Deutsche Bahn to slash 30,000 jobs after billion-euro first-half loss

Deutsche Bahn Group will lay off 30,000 of its staff, nearly 10 per cent of its total employees, Reuters reported on Thursday, after Germany’s state-owned carrier announced almost…

‘Sabotage’: Arson attacks upend France’s high-speed rail ahead of Paris Olympics

France’s high-speed rail network TGV has been hit by significant disruptions due to “malicious acts,” including arson attacks, just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, according to…

Alstom wins €4 billion contract with Cologne’s S-Bahn network

French rail manufacturer Alstom has secured its largest German contract to date with a €4 billion order to transform the S-Bahn Cologne network with 90 new commuter trains.

‘Poland threatened China with Malaszewicze rail border closure’ to stop migrant flows

Polish president Andrzej Duda has reportedly threatened to effectively close the Malaszewicze rail border crossing with Belarus. The crossing is key to China’s overland exports to Europe. By…