Demand for train drivers continues to grow in Germany
Train drivers are in high demand across Europe. And this demand continues to grow according to recent numbers from the German transport association, Allianz pro Schiene. This trend shows no signs of letting up, considering...Read more
ProRail’s 2024 performance lagging in the Netherlands
ProRail reports that performance in terms of passenger punctuality for 2024 is lagging behind. The rail company announced this today during the presentation of the 2023 annual report. For the HSL, for example, the number...Read more
Building a bright skills future for the rail industry
The engineering faculty at Edinburgh University is one of the leading sources of graduate talent in the UK. Earlier this week, the school hosted a seminar specifically addressing future recruitment into the rail industry. However,...Read more
City of The Hague goes after ‘Energy in Public Transport’ and RET
In The Hague, on Wednesday, the municipality, businesses, and organizations made local agreements on sustainability measures. The Hague aims to use the overhead lines of trams and electric buses operated by HTM to provide power...Read more
Moscow Metro aids 18 percent more passengers with reduced mobility in 2024
The Moscow Metro has released data indicating its efforts to enhance inclusivity and accessibility across its infrastructure and services.Read more
Safety expert: ‘Prevent ProRail liability for night work’
In the Netherlands, the railway construction sector must set clear goals to prevent health issues caused by night work. If not, there might arise the question of whether clients such as ProRail are criminally liable...Read more
Almost a quarter of Deutsche Bahn employees now women
Women in RailThe railway industry, historically male-dominated, is witnessing an increasing presence of female colleagues across various roles, from train drivers to maintenance personnel. The number of women working at Deutsche Bahn (DB) continues to rise, reaching...Read more
Moscow Transport Development Program 2030
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has unveiled the Moscow Transport Development Program. It outlines plans to enhance the city’s transportation infrastructure until 2030. The program aims to reduce commute times for over 3.3 million Muscovites, potentially...Read more
European Sleeper’s Amsterdam-Barcelona night train faces French hurdles
European Sleeper plans to operate night trains between Amsterdam and Barcelona starting in 2025 but faces opposition from the French rail infrastructure manager. Co-founder Elmer van Buuren revealed this to BNR. Among other issues, the...Read more
DB Navigator app accused of not selling European Sleeper tickets
The Deutsche Bahn (DB) Navigator app does not display services offered by the independent night-train operator, European Sleeper. The Dutch-Belgian start-up will turn to the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt), reports German media. This is...Read more
No criminal prosecution for fatal Voorschoten train crash
The Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands will not prosecute anyone criminally for the fatal train accident near Voorschoten, in the Dutch province of South Holland, last year. In that accident, a crane operator, who...Read more
Dutch parliament wants to hear solutions from NS before summer
The House of Representatives of the Dutch parliament (Tweede Kamer) wants to know from the Dutch Railways (NS) what measures the carrier will take to address the increasing number of disruptions on the rail network...Read more
Network Rail’s five years of major projects
The British infrastructure agency Network Rail has been reviewing the past five years of its ongoing investment programme. The UK Government body has just concluded its sixth five-year plan, or “Control Period Six” (CP6) as...Read more