Merger deal of Alstom and Bombardier approved
The European Commission has finally allowed Alstom to purchase Bombardier Transportation. However, both companies should fulfil some commitments. The deal will be completed in the first half of 2021.Read more
RegioJet inaugurates new international train
Czech open-access railway operator has inaugurated the new international train in Central Europe. It connects Prague with Vienna and Budapest. This train is a part of RegioJet’s expansion in the region.Read more
Finnish Railways focuses on self-service ticketing
More and more passengers in Finland prefer to buy train tickets via the self-service distribution channels. Therefore, VR Group, the country’s national railway operator, is reducing the number of ticket offices at the stations.Read more
France to introduce zero track access charges
The railway undertakings in France will receive a powerful impetus from the government to relaunch their businesses. There will be zero track access charges, which will be active until the end of 2020. In order...Read more
Synergy of railways and aviation in Germany
The German transport sector is continuing to intensify cooperation between the different modes of transport. Instead of competing with each other, the market players are looking for more synergy opportunities. Among the latest developments is...Read more
RegioJet unveils details of new international train in Central Europe
Czech private railway operator RegioJet is continuing to break borders in Central Europe. It has unveiled the prices and schedule for its new international train that connects the capitals of Czechia, Austria and Hungary. The...Read moreMore RegioJet trains between Prague and Rijeka
RegioJet extended its train services between Croatian coastal city of Rijeka and Prague, Bratislava or other cities to a daily frequency. Every day trains depart in both directions from Prague and Rijeka offering direct connection...Read more
Four key goals for railway-based mobility in Europe
Europe gears up to become the world champion of sustainable and smart mobility. Railways as one of the greenest mode of transport must become crucial in fulfilling the task. This will not come true without...Read more
New brand for Lithuanian Railways
Lithuanian Railways is moving further in its transformation. After major changes in the corporate structure, the state-owned holding has introduced its new brand. Each group’s division has also received a new name as well as...Read more
Swiss officials shift from planes to trains
The government of Switzerland has set a positive example for other countries in reducing CO2 emissions. Since 1 July, the federal officials must travel by train instead of taking a plane for short-haul business trips.Read more
RegioJet launches five-country train to Adriatic Sea
Czech open-access operator RegioJet has started a new long-distance overnight train. It connects five countries of Central Eastern Europe, from land-locked Czechia to Croatia, which is famous for its resorts on the Adriatic Sea.Read more
European railways highlight key priorities for sustainable and smart mobility
The European Commission should pay more attention to the rail sector in developing the forthcoming ‘Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility’. To this end, three umbrella organisations CER, EIM and UNIFE have published the joint...Read more
SBB relaunches long-distance trains to Italy
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has resumed the long-distance international trains to Italy. From Monday, 29 June, they are available for the customers who want to travel from several cities in Switzerland to Milan. It is...Read more