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UK transport committee outlines guidelines for minimum service strike law
The UK Parliament Transport Committee has released a new report setting out nine tests for the UK Government when it …
Swiss institute reveals rail noise simulation software
Swiss research institution Empa has revealed a new simulation tool that can accurately replicate the noise of rail traffic to …
Alstom and PKP PLK sign maintenance contract
French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has signed an agreement with Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK), Poland's railway infrastructure management company, …
Stadler unveils new tram for Sarajevo at TRAKO
Stadler, the Swiss rolling stock manufacturer, has revealed two new designs for the Balkan market at the 15th International Rail …
Germany reveals €40bn investment into renovating country’s rail network
Germany's Federal Minister for Transport Volker Wissing has revealed a €40bn ($42.7bn) investment will be made available through 2027 to …
Fighting fires: FR104 out now!
The latest issue of Future Rail magazine is out now The climate breakdown means that we face an increasingly uncertain environment. …
Amergin extends portfolio with huge rolling stock acquisition
Amergin Rail has announced its purchase of PNC Bank’s railcar portfolio of at least 6,000 railcar units. Amergin Rail is a …
The Three Seas Initiative: what’s in store for Ukraine?
Ukraine has become an associate member of the Three Seas Initiative – a forum of European nations and their partners …
Hitachi refiles notice of Thales merger with EU
Hitachi Rail is hoping to finally receive clearance for its merger with Thales GTS after refiling a notification with the …
Amtrak launches awareness campaign for Rail Safety Week
The police department of US national railroad company Amtrak has joined forces with a rail safety charity to carry out …
Alstom set to boost Poland’s position in domestic market
Global rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has announced the consolidation of all activities in the Polish market under one organisation, ALSTOM …
Turkey moves against Europe with trade corridor alternative to IPEC
Turkish President Erdogan has announced plans for an alternative trade corridor to the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) agreed by the …
Avanti granted long-term contract after operational struggles
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast has been awarded a long-term contract by the Department for Transport (DfT) after months …
Adif completes key section of Mediterranean corridor
Spanish rail infrastructure administrator Adif is making progress in the Mediterranean Corridor construction with the inauguration of the new line between …
Poland’s Pesa signs rolling stock deal in Romania
Polish rolling stock manufacturer PESA has been chosen by Romania’s Railway Reform Authority for the supply of 20 new EMU …