VR begins negotiations for purchase of passenger rail services
VR and the Finnish Ministry of Transport are to begin new negotiations prior to the current contract ending in December 2020.
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EU rail CEOs and EC Vice-President outline future plans for green mobility
In response to the European Commission's EU Green Deal, European rail CEOs recently met in Brussels to discuss the new approach to sustainable mobility.
CEO of Lineas wins 2020 European Railway Award
At the 13th annual award ceremony, Geert Pauwels became the first CEO of a rail freight company to receive the European Railway Award.
Alstom signs MoU for the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
Following Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, the company will have a backlog of approximately €75 billion and revenues of €15.5 billion.
DB Regio orders 18 three-part Mireo trainsets from Siemens Mobility
The Mireo trainsets are set for operation on the Lausitz regional network following DB Regio winning the contract for the network in December 2019.
Akiem Group signs agreement to acquire rolling stock leasing business
Following the acquisition of Macquarie Europe Rail’s rolling stock leasing business, Akiem Group now owns a diverse portfolio of over 600 locomotives.
ERFA calls for EC to adopt ambitious rail freight approach
In order to ensure the growth of the rail freight industry, ERFA has stressed the need for regulation revisions and a more ambitious approach from the EC.
Albanian Railways awards consulting contract for Tirana network modernisation
Albanian Railways has awarded a consortium the contract for the consulting and technical assistance services for the new project to upgrade rail connections with the country’s capital, Tirana.
CERTIFER Group acquires AEbt Angewandte Eisenbahnteknik GmbH
Following the acquisition of AEbt Angewandte Eisenbahnteknik GmbH in January 2020, CERTIFER has now entered the German, Austrian and Swiss market.
ŽSSK reveals RegioPanter EMU for the Žilina and Trenčín region
Representing a €160 million investment from ŽSSK, the new EMUs will provide passengers with a wide range of modernised benefits.
UWC receives RC FRT certification for two articulated hopper cars
The hopper cars have the potential to increase Russia's rail network’s carrying capacity and reduce the price of transporting freight.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group continues expansion of its Carrier network
Following the acquisition of Rail Time Polska Sp. z.o.o. in 2019, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group's Carrier network has now expanded into 12 European countries.
DSB’s coach contract with Talgo supports Denmark’s sustainability commitments
The new train sets for DSB will contribute to supporting a further reduction of carbon emissions from rail transport in Denmark.
Deutsche Bahn adds 17 double-deck trains to Intercity fleet
Deutsche Bahn's new trains, provided by Stadler, will operate on the Rostock–Berlin–Dresden intercity line as of 8 March 2020.
Alstom signs first contract to provide 11 battery-electric regional trains for Germany
Alstom's Coradia Continental battery-electric trains will be used for regional traffic on the 80 kilometres of non-electrified line between the cities of Chemnitz and Leipzig.