The Basilicata Region, in Southern Italy, and Trenitalia, the lead company of the FS Group Passengers Division, have signed a new service contract for the period of 2022-2031, the Italian company announced last Friday. The...Read more
In Poland, train manufacturer Newag is taking legal action against a maintenance company which was able to unlock the on-board computers of its trains thanks to hackers. According to the hackers, these trains were locking...Read more
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport will allocate around 175 million euros to Rail Baltica in 2024. Of this amount, 115 million euros are secured through EU funding. The focus will primarily be on advancing the design...Read more
Belgium’s Minister of Mobility George Gilkinet and his Luxembourgish counterpart Yuriko Backes met in Brussels for the first official bilateral meeting this week to assess shared railway projects and reiterate their joint ambitions regarding rail.Read more
The Swedish Public Transport Association (Svensk Kollektivtrafik) has produced a report summarising knowledge about the increase in climate emissions and how public transport and increased transport efficiency can reduce emissions and create benefits for society....Read more
Switzerland and the European Union (EU) agreed to extend their cooperation with the European Railway Agency (ERA) until 31 December 2024. Under this agreement, ERA has been taking responsibility for vehicle authorisation, safety certification, and...Read more
In preparation for the holiday season, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced a significant expansion of its train services with the addition of 60 extra trains. A total of 35,000 additional seats for travellers around Christmas...Read more
Throughout this year, there has been an average rise of 5 per cent in train fares in France. INSEE data indicates that, on average, train ticket prices surged by more than 8 per cent from...Read more
In a significant legal development, the Hamburg Regional Court has handed down a judgement recognising the dominant position of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) in-house online rail ticket vendors. The ruling, issued on December 1, stems from...Read more
Central Transport Hub (CPK), building an integrated transport hub with new high-speed railway lines in Poland, has signed an agreement with Spanish railway infrastructure manager ADIF. The objective is to enhance strategic collaboration between the...Read more
To fund the 300 million euros earmarked for investment in French railway infrastructure by 2027, a new financing contract has been established by the French government, placing the SNCF in a challenging position. The French...Read more
This Thursday, the UN climate conference COP28 kicked off in Dubai. Though transport is not one of the main topics, railway sector organisations try their best to draw attention to rail as much as possible...Read more
Between June 2024 and January 2025, no Eurostar trains to London can depart from the Netherlands, NS International announced. This 6-month interruption of direct travel is shorter than the previously estimated 11 months and is due...Read more
SNCF and Air France have added 8 connections to their “Train + Air” routes to and from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly, bringing the total number to 41. This service allows customers to combine train...Read more
The UK government has announced the introduction of new strike laws aimed at protecting vital public services, particularly over the Christmas period. Minimum service level regulations will be implemented for rail workers, ambulance staff, and...Read more