Hamburg–Berlin corridor reopens | Latest Railway News
DB InfraGO will reopen the Hamburg–Berlin corridor on 14 June after completing major renewal works on one of…
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 (ČD) 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…