GTR launches 2026 recruitment drive for apprentice engineers
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail operator, has opened applications for its 2026 intake of apprentice engineers. The […]
Policy
EU opens probe into CRRC bid for Lisbon light rail project
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) into potential market distortions caused by […]
Arup appoints global rail leader to advance major rail programmes
Arup has appointed John Fagan as Global Business Leader for Rail bolstering its commitment to developing major rail programmes. With […]
EU high-speed rail plan unveiled
The European Commission has unveiled the EU high-speed rail plan to deliver a well-functioning and faster network by 2040. This […]
Railways Bill to establish Great British Railways
Britain’s Government will submit Parliament on 5 November 2025 the Railways Bill, that will create Great British Railways (GBR) – […]
France gets EU approval to offset rail freight pension charges
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French support scheme designed to reimburse rail freight companies […]
Alstom urges global leaders to put rail at the heart of strategies
As the world gathers for COP30, Alstom is calling global leaders and decision-makers to put rail at the heart of […]
FirstGroup plans major Lumo expansion
FirstGroup has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its open access rail operations through its successful Lumo brand, aiming to boost […]
Plan agreed for Madrid–Lisbon high-speed line
The European Commission has adopted an implementing decision setting out key milestones and deadlines to complete the 600 km Madrid–Lisbon […]
CER calls for stronger EU action to boost military mobility
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has published a new position paper calling for a coordinated and […]