


Multimodal shift on Polish railways
For many years, the Polish state-owned railway holding PKP S.A. and its subsidiaries have been almost entirely focusing on the train services. The other modes of transport were mostly represented by rail replacement buses. This...Read more
Deutsche Bahn creates more options for sustainable mobility
Up to 100,000 new and free parking areas for bicycles will be set up by Deutsche Bahn by 2022. They will be placed at the train stations around Germany. This will contribute to sustainable mobility...Read more
Strategic priorities for HS2
HS2, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, is gradually being implemented. The High Speed Rail Group highlights six strategic priorities that the planned line between London and Northern England should address. What...Read more
Dutch Railways to launch multimodal digital platform
Dutch travellers will be able to use a new multimodal digital platform for planning their trips across the country from 2021. They can do this by combining various modes of transport. It will be launched...Read more
More 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
Austrian Federal Railways focuses on two-wheelers
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is continuing to enhance the last mile services for its passengers. This time, the state-owned company has turned its attention to the two-wheelers. It started to equip the train stations with...Read more
Trenitalia starts multimodal passenger services
Trenitalia has introduced a summer timetable. Besides new intercity and high-speed connections, it provides several multimodal services including journeys by both trains and cars or trains and scooters. All the measures will help the Italian...Read more
ScotRail will offer new options for cyclists and skiers
British train operating company Abellio ScotRail will upgrade five single-coach diesel trains of Class 153. They will get special areas for carrying up to 20 bicycles in each vehicle. The retrofitted trains will run on...Read more
European railway operators turn into multimodal providers
The European rail sector is experiencing a renaissance, especially in passenger transportation. While the rail infrastructure managers improve the state of the network, the railway operators upgrade their fleet, improve train schedule, offer new connections...Read moreNetherlands opens world’s largest bicycle parking at train station
The new extension of the Stationsplein bicycle parking was opened at Utrecht Centraal station on 19 August. As a result, the storage capacity of this parking area increased up to 12,500 two-wheelers. The facility became...Read more
Green revolution on Austrian rails
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is implementing environmentally friendly solutions to reduce CO2 emissions. The company develops the use of green traction energy, improves its infrastructure, invests in alternative mobilities. By 2050, ÖBB aims to become...Read more
ÖBB opens new cross-border service for cyclists
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has launched a new service for cycling enthusiasts. The rail company has added a special wagon for carrying bicycles on the cross-border routes from Villach to Jesenice, Slovenia, and Tarvisio, Italy....Read more
Estonia restricts bike carrying on trains
Estonian passenger rail operator Elron has restricted transportation of bicycles on its trains on several routes. Such a measure has been introduced for summertime due to the high occupancy of trains. The restrictions were imposed on...Read more