Hundreds of millions of euros lost in tunnels crossing the Alps
The economic destinies of four countries are closely linked to rail and road transport infrastructure across the Alps. Rehabilitation work […]
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SNCB passenger numbers in 2023 were up 7% on the previous year
Last year, the number of SNCB passengers was up 7% on the figure recorded in 2022, reaching a level of […]
Eurostar’s Channel Monopoly about to be overthrown
For almost three decades, the Franco-British company Eurostar has held a monopoly on passenger rail services through the Channel Tunnel […]
Romania to buy PESA EMU’s from Poland
Romania is the second country after the Czech Republic to buy polish PESA EMU ‘s , as the central European […]
Combined Transport Directive: Sustainable means combining freight transport modes
In November, the European Commission published its proposal for updating the Combined Transport Directive which emphasises the need for intermodal […]
Alstom and Romania have signed a contract for 16 multi-system electric locomotives
French manufacturer Alstom and the Railway Reform Authority (Autoritatea pentru Reformă Feroviară – ARF) from Romania signed a contract on […]
Deutsche Bahn strike ended earlier than union members had announced
The strike at Deutsche Bahn, which was launched last Wednesday by the train drivers’ union, has ended earlier than originally […]
Ten Spanish companies join forces to design high-speed hydrogen trains
Ten Spanish companies are joining forces to build high-speed hydrogen trains as part of the Hympulso project, part of the […]
Eu-Rail seeks companies interested in testing automatic digital coupling technology on freight trains
EU-Rail invites the European rail freight industry, its customers and other stakeholders to openly express their interest in participating in […]
ÖBB has ordered the first 70 Mireos from Siemens
The Austrian Federal Railways – ÖBB has ordered the first 70 trains from Siemens in the framework agreement won […]