All Europe articles – Page 4
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NewsBogdan Godziejewski elected 101st president of IRSE, focusing on digital transformation and future leadership
Bogdan Godziejewski has been appointed president of IRSE, aiming to drive digital transformation and support the career development of future railway signalling leaders.
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ArticleHow EU-RAIL prepares for DAC: specification, design, testing and pioneering
Today, rail freight largely operates the same way as in the early days, it heavily relies on manual interventions at each step, including (un-)coupling, and does not allow only very limited data connectivity. Karel van Gils from EU-RAIL explains further…
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NewsRail leaders back European plan to deliver connected, fast and sustainable high-speed train network
European rail executives push for a unified high-speed network, calling for fair policies, investment, and seamless ticketing across borders.
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NewsUNIFE hopes €3bn R&I investment to protect European rail’s strategic autonomy
UNIFE has expressed their belief that investing €3 billion in a dedicated Rail Research Programme in the next EU Budget will help develop technologies to keep the European rail supply industry number one in the world, amid the global race to challenge its position.
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NewsRail Baltica enters negotiation phase for Control-Command and Signalling subsystem contract
RB Rail AS begins a one-month negotiation phase with qualified tenderers for the Rail Baltica CCS subsystem, aiming for the best technical and financial solution.
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NewsAlstom celebrates Harry Bateman and Barry Calder's wins at the Young Rail Professionals Awards 2025
Harry Bateman and Barry Calder from Alstom received top honours at the YRP Awards 2025, recognising their contributions to diversity, innovation, and leadership in rail.
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NewsKlarna partners with Eurostar to offer flexible payment options for UK and France travellers
Klarna's new partnership with Eurostar allows travellers to split ticket costs into three interest-free payments, enhancing booking flexibility for passengers across the UK and France.
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NewsNew Channel Tunnel challenger announced
A new train operating company, named Gemini, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by industry veteran Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini services will run initially between London and Paris/Brussels – with further exciting destinations currently being developed.
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NewsDB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska refurbish wagons for Tata Steel’s green transition
DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska are refurbishing 60 BAA wagons for Tata Steel’s £1.25 billion shift to green steel production.
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NewsDonaldson showcases innovative hydrogen purification solutions at H2Poland 2025 to support Europe's green energy transition
Donaldson presents advanced hydrogen filtration and drying technologies at H2Poland 2025, enhancing efficiency and safety in Europe’s growing hydrogen sector.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review unveils all-star Editorial Council to chart course for 2025
Get ready for a new era of rail industry insight! Global Railway Review is thrilled to announce the formation of its dynamic new Editorial Council, a powerhouse of expertise assembled by Editor Elizabeth Jordan to guide the publication into 2025 and beyond.
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NewsRail Baltica announces procurement plan for 2025
To keep potential suppliers and partners informed about procurement priorities for 2025, the Rail Baltica global project is providing a comprehensive overview of ongoing and upcoming procurement activities.
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NewsRail Traction Company (RTC) and Akiem strengthen collaboration
Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.
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NewsEurostar Resumes Direct Amsterdam-London Services
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct service between Amsterdam and London, offering travellers a seamless and sustainable journey from the heart of Amsterdam to the heart of London.
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ArticleUNIFE warns growth must be maintained to help EU meet climate targets
Supporters from across the European institutions and other key stakeholders alerted Europe could miss out on creating jobs and reducing transport emissions, if rail failed to secure significant EU funding as part of the new Multi-Financial Framework 2028-2034.
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ArticleWhy expanding International Rail is the smarter, faster choice for sustainable growth
Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement last week, Political Liaison Officer for Bring Back Euro Trains, Diccon Spain, responded to the Heathrow expansion plans and pointed out the pre-existing rail options going to waste.
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NewsFP2-MORANE-2 project to future-proof FRMCS
The landmark FP2-MORANE-2 project is now underway, which will test Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) technology in real conditions and show Europe’s commitment to achieving sustainable, efficient, and competitive rail transport.
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ArticleIs Finland losing the train to Europe?
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, examines the complexities of differing track gauges, an issue that is arguably limiting Finland’s competitiveness in the rail freight sector.
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NewsEurostar Reports Record Growth in 2024 with Ambitious Future Plans for Sustainable Travel
Eurostar has achieved significant growth in 2024, reporting a +5% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2023. A total of 19.5 million customers travelled with Eurostar, marking the highest annual number of passengers in the company’s history—850,000 more than in 2023, Eurostar’s most successful year yet.
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NewsWhy new strategy must boost growth through trade with Europe
Logistics UK has urged the government to prioritise workable solutions for frictionless trade that business needs to drive growth throughout the economy. Responding to the Department of Business and Trade’s (DBT) call for stakeholder input into the forthcoming Trade Strategy, the group has stressed that immediate changes should be ...