DB sees surge in international long-distance travel
The international long-distance travel sector of Deutsche Bahn (DB) has experienced a remarkable surge, with 24 million travellers crossing borders in 2023, marking a substantial 21 per cent increase compared to 2019.Read more
CFL sets new passenger record with 28.7 million travellers in 2023
Luxembourg’s railway operator, CFL, achieved a new milestone in 2023, transporting a record-breaking 28.7 million passengers across the national rail network. This figure significantly surpasses the 2022 count of 22 million customers and comfortably exceeds...Read more
Eurostar passenger numbers returning to pre-Covid levels
While Eurostar transported 19 million passengers in 2019, the coronavirus pandemic led to a significant decrease in travel across the globe. On Wednesday, the company announced having transported 18.6 million passengers in 2023, almost reaching...Read more
SBB turns a profit for the first time since start of COVID-19 pandemic
In the first half of 2023, SBB saw a daily ridership of 1.33 million passengers, marking a return to profitability with 99 million CHF (approximately 103 million euros) in earnings for the first time since...Read more
2021: Total infrastructure spending up in Europe and stable in France
France appears to be lagging behind in the rollout of ERTMS. In 2021, France’s infrastructure maintenance spending was also lower than the European average. These are some of the conclusions of a recent report by...Read moreFrance sees strongest post-COVID EU passenger rail traffic rebound
France shows one of the strongest rebounds in passenger rail traffic in Europe, according to a new report entitled The European Rail Transport Market In 2021. Published by the French Transport Authority, or Autorité de...Read more
State ownership will grow in importance
OpinionRail transport is coming to terms with some of the post-pandemic realities, such as different travel patterns. This has had an impact on railway policy in many countries, with state intervention seemingly on the rise.Read more
Pandemic-driven megatrends present opportunities for rail
The corona pandemic has opened up a window of opportunity for the international railway sector. While hit hard, rail could raise its competitive advantage and bolster its market share vis-a-vis other modes of transport, the...Read more
Channel tunnel used even less in second corona year
The Channel Tunnel between France and the United Kingdom was used less last year than in 2020. This is what the tunnel’s manager Getlink reported. Eurostar trains carried a third fewer passengers through the tunnel...Read more
Commuters and travellers in UK brace for cancellations
Several rail operators in the United Kingdom this week announced cancellations and issued warnings for disruptions through Christmas, as renewed COVID concerns begin to bite.Read more
Spain extends lower rail fees for 2022
In order to mitigate the effects of the crisis caused by Covid-19 on rail transport, Spain extends the reduced track access charges. This was detailed in one of the amendments to the General State Budgets...Read more
Covid pass obligatory on trains in Germany
In Germany, it will be compulsory from Wednesday 24 November to show a corona pass at work and on public transport. People must have been vaccinated, recovered from Covid or have proof of a recent...Read more
Trains between Stockholm and Oslo resume in December after 21 months
After almost two years, Swedish operator SJ will run train services between Stockholm and Oslo in Norway again starting on 12 December. The Norwegian government has announced that passenger train traffic will be allowed across...Read more