‘National security’: Why did Spain block Hungary’s Talgo takeover?

Spain’s government has blocked the 619 million euro sale of Spanish train producer Talgo to a Hungarian consortium due to “national security” concerns. That’s because the buyers are…

UK relationships after nationalisation: it’s complicated

Nationalisation of Britain’s railways is coming down the tracks. Britain’s new government, formed by the left-wing Labour Party after the 4 July general election, has committed to nationalising…

Finland’s VR to sell off remaining infrastructure assets

Finland’s state rail operator VR has announced that it will sell off assets, including station properties, depots, and the company’s remaining rail infrastructure, in a bid to stimulate…

Scotland: services down, fares up, passengers blamed

Peak-time fares are here again. Scotland’s transport policy is in disarray, and everyone is blaming everyone else. Hard on the tail of an intractable industrial dispute, which has…