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Amtrak collaborates with industry leaders to revitalize U.S. rail infrastructure, aiming to enhance mobility and stimulate economic growth.
Train driver has died today morning, at around 11.30 a.m., after collision of two freight trains. The accident has happened in Mihăești, Olt County, Romania.
Alstom signed an agreement with Metro de Madrid to upgrade the signalisation on Line 6, the first automated line in Madrid.
European railway leaders share a vision for the future, with a strategy for financing, digitalisation, military mobility, and connectivity.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an MoU with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company (TBC) to introduce the Dubai Loop. The project’s first phase includes a 17-kilometre pilot of TBC’s Loop transport system.
Ensuring a balanced and strategic allocation of resources is crucial to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the transshipment network.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the labour union EVG have reached a collective agreement after three weeks and three rounds of negotiations, without any strikes.
A freight train carrying communications equipment and other products left China's southwestern municipality of Chongqing for the Afghan port city of Hairatan a few days ago, marking the first trip of the direct freight train service between the two cities.
In an exclusive interview with Petr Nedomlel, Director of the Rail Safety Operation Department of the Czech Republic's largest rail freight operator, ČD Cargo, we discussed the future of train safety, the advantages of the ETCS system and other railway issues.
The UK's largest temporary gathering of historic rolling stock will take place in Derby in August 2025. Thousands of visitors are expected to be welcomed over the three days.
The site, operating 24 hours a day in West London, plays a key role in transporting tunnel spoil from HS2 construction to designated disposal sites across the UK.
In the third quarter of 2024/25 (from 1 October to 31 December), Alstom booked orders worth €4.3 billion. Group revenue for the quarter reached €4.7 billion and rolling stock production totalled 1,098 units.
11.75 billion CZK (approx €468 million) will be used e.g. for the introduction of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and the construction of safe level crossings.
Logistics leaders will gather in Düsseldorf and Duisburg on March 5-6, 2025, to discuss the future of intermodal transport between Europe and Asia.
With 120.000 applications for around 4.000 vacancies, ÖBB set a new record - 40.000 more than in the previous year and more than ever before.
The new facility was inaugurated at Nymwag headquarter in Nymburk, Czech Republic. The total investment cost associated with this project is CZK 55 million (€2.2 million).
Two railway tunnels with a total length of 10.6 kilometres and five underground stations are to be built in Prague.
HS2 is launching a new Innovation Accelerator to develop new rail technologies to support the construction of the line and underpin the reliability of future train services.
According to China Railway Container Transport (CRCT) statistics, 19.392 China-Europe trains were launched in 2024, shipping a total of 2.077.216 TEUs of goods, up 10.7% and 9.2% respectively.
From March 12–14, 2025, the XIV International Railway and Intermodal Congress will bring together top leaders and experts in Wisła to explore innovations, tackle challenges, and discuss the future of rail transport.
In an interview with Vytas Bimba, Managing Director of the ERS Summit 2025, held in Warsaw, Poland on 18-19 March 2025, we bring you information about this event dedicated to the advancement of the rail industry.
The Czech national carrier has unveiled its plans for this year, which will see the introduction of more long-distance ComfortJet trains, as well as the first Vectron locomotives capable of speeds of up to 230 km/h (150 mph).
DB is continuing its efforts to increase the number of commuters using the railways by offering cheap tickets. For the first time, the offer will also be available on off-peak weekdays.
DB Schenker and Ford have opened a 42.000 square metre parts distribution centre (PDC) in Dubai South, the largest urban master development with a focus on aviation, logistics and real estate.
The decision on the location of Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) Airport has been officially given by the Voivode of Mazowieckie, the head of the Central Polish Region. This step effectively initiates the investment process.
Hyundai Motor India will transport 26% of its domestic sales by rail in fiscal 2024, achieving significant environmental benefits.
Hitachi Rail’s digital railway solutions success across the world.
MagRail Booster to enable locomotive-free rail freight transport at Bremen plant, a German steel factory.
Stadler's first locomotive order for the Lithuanian market includes an option for 17 additional units, spare parts and a 3-year maintenance period.
The global new vehicle market (OEM) for electric locomotives has reached an all-time high of almost EUR 6 billion and will continue to grow dynamically at a global rate of 5.4% over the next five years.
The Riedbahn has been operating again since yesterday night.
Mani Herold has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the VTG Group and member of the Executive Board of VTG GmbH. He will take up his position on 1 April 2025 and will complete the Executive Board of VTG GmbH.
After five months of complete closure, the Riedbahn will be open again as planned from Sunday for long-distance, regional and freight trains.
In an exclusive interview with RAILMARKET NEWS, Michal Brijar, CEO of Thein Industry, presents the Czech manufacturing group plans for expansion not only in Poland but also in other European countries. And his vision of the development of the European industry is interesting not only when it comes to the railway business.
The Board of Directors has decided to separate the US location from the Swiss division as of January 1, 2025, creating its own North America division.
The Metro Project is the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh, capable of transporting 3.6 million passengers per day.
New metro is expected to cut 56.000 cars a day and 77.000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Starting in the summer of 2026, three Mireo Plus B battery trains will provide Regiobahn with emission-free travel on its RE 47 route for 5.5 years.
Regiorail and RAILPOOL signed a full-service rental contract for seven Alstom Traxx Universal Last Mile locomotives.
The experts met in Warsaw for the SWP Autumn Meeting 2024 to address a single burning topic: how trains will appear in the near future. The entire event included two days of professional experience, networking, and a complete focus on going forward with technology and international collaboration.
On November 16, Siemens Mobility and Bane NOR launched ERTMS on the Gjøvik Line North. This is the first time a Norwegian railway line has used ERTMS technology.
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) unveils a visualization of Brzeziny station, one of the key points on the Warsaw-Łódź HSR line.
According to Sektor Kolejowy news, PKP Cargo is close to winning a significant contract to provide rail transport services for PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna.
With effect from November 18, Martin Neese will take over the role of Chief Commercial Officer at VTG Group.
Around six weeks before the scheduled commissioning of the Riedbahn, Deutsche Bahn (DB) is preparing for the phase after the completion of the general overhaul.
The ship with the first four modern STS (Ship-to-Shore) cranes will become an integral part of the transshipment infrastructure.
The two companies plan to increase cross-border rail services starting in 2026, including new direct routes from Zurich to Milan, Venice, Florence, and Livorno.
Alstom and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) have signed a partnership agreement. The document was signed by Nurlan Sauranbayev, CEO of KTZ, and Henri Poupart Lafarge, CEO of Alstom.
The Czech company Thein Industry, which specialises in the railway sector, has published its annual report. It shows that the group has significantly improved its financial results, thanks to the acquisition of TOP Alulit and expanded activities at Lokorent Services.
DB will focus more on its core business in the coming years as part of its overall programme to modernise its infrastructure, railway operations and profitability.