Topic: COVID19

Masked crowd in Paris in 2021, during the COVID19 Pandemic (Shutterstock)

BLS profitable for first time since COVID19

Switzerland’s public transportation sector witnessed notable developments in 2023, particularly for the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon (BLS) transport company. The company reports an eleven per cent increase in passenger numbers compared to the previous year, marking its return...Read more

12-04-2024|Comment|author: Emma Dailey

Number of NMBS/SNCB passengers rises 7 per cent in 2023

In 2023, more than 244 million passengers travelled by train in Belgium, marking a 7 per cent increase compared to 2022, reports the Belgian National Railway Company (NMBS/SNCB). The growth is particularly evident among occasional...Read more

05-02-2024|Comment|author: Emma Dailey

2021: Total infrastructure spending up in Europe and stable in France

France appears to be lagging behind in the rollout of ERTMS. In 2021, France’s infrastructure maintenance spending was also lower than the European average. These are some of the conclusions of a recent report by...Read more

20-07-2023|Comment|author: Emma Dailey

France sees strongest post-COVID EU passenger rail traffic rebound

France shows one of the strongest rebounds in passenger rail traffic in Europe, according to a new report entitled The European Rail Transport Market In 2021. Published by the French Transport Authority, or Autorité de...Read more

19-07-2023|Comment|author: Emma Dailey