When Eurasia matters
Freight transport between Europe and Asia is a vital element in the relationship between the two continents and between the […]
2018
Alstom acquires onboard internet supplier
Alstom signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 21net, from the Innovacom fund and other investors. The closing of […]
Atlantia acquires Goldman Sachs’ stake in Getlink
Atlantia, an Italian company, acquired all shares held by Aero 1 Global & International in Groupe Eurotunnel (Getlink), which represents […]
Central PKK selects train supplier
Russian commuter operator Central Suburban Passenger Company (Central PKK) awarded Tver Carriage Works (TVZ) the contract to supply 23 modern […]
Rail freight transport finally increased in Poland
After several years of stagnation and even slight decreases in rail freight transport, in 2017, Poland registered an 8 percent […]
Leo Express to offer Prague-Berlin rail services
Private rail operator Leo Express has asked the Czech authorities for approval of a rail service between Prague and Berlin. […]
Flixtrains to compete with Deutsche Bahn
German bus start-up Flixbus announced that it would begin offering two long-distance train services, the “Flixtrains”, on the route Hamburg-Cologne […]
Seven more companies accepted as potential bidders for UK franchises
The UK Department of Transport announced that an enlarged total of eighteen companies are now eligible to express an interest […]
Portugal launches tender on rail connection with Spain
Portugal’s Prime Minister Antónia Costa, accompanied by the Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy and the European Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc, […]
North Tyneside Metro stations to be modernised
Nexus, the public authority which owns and operates the Tyne and Wear Metro, will carry out major refurbishment at three […]