Slovakia’s ZSSK outlines 2026 game plan
Slovakia’s state operator ZSSK has inked a €430 million PSO deal for 2026, underwriting day-to-day passenger operations for…
Liberalization of passenger rail transport, a decisive step for Bulgaria
Through its Integrated Transport Strategy 2030, Bulgaria wants rail transport to develop and offer all the advantages that…
Alstom secures €538m contract for battery trains in New Zealand
Each train can carry up to 475 passengers and operate at speeds of up to 120kph. Credit: Alstom…
How Czech Railways is bulking up its fleet to fight looming liberalisation |
Czechia’s state-backed operator Czech Railways (ÄŒD) this week announced another big rolling stock tender, calling for up to…
Portugal eyes new high-speed link from Porto to Madrid
‘not privatisation’ ‘Nearing completion’: Italy’s FS to set up dedicated high-speed infra subsidiary ‘by next year’, says CEO…
Belgium’s SNCB confirms CAF for €3.4bn major train deal despite backlash over Alstom’s exclusion
Belgium’s top court had forced SNCB to reassess its choice of CAF over Alstom to produce its new…
Arriva Group wins €750m contract to operate electric rail services in Czechia
The contract was secured through a competitive tender involving four bidders. Credit: Arriva. Arriva Group has been awarded…
Who’s winning Czechia’s liberalisation game? Arriva bags €750m ‘flagship’ contract as private operators circle state-backed ČD
Czechia’s rail liberalisation is accelerating. Arriva has secured its largest Czech contract to date: a €750 million deal…
Budimex selected to construct Rail Baltica main line in Estonia
Ferrovial’s subsidiary Budimex will be responsible for the construction aspect of the works. Credit: Ferrovial. Budimex, a Polish…