Lumo to launch direct London–Stirling rail service in 2026
Lumo has announced plans to expand its services with a new open access rail route linking London Euston and Stirling, […]
Policy
WSP to acquire Ricardo
WSP Global has reached agreements to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Ricardo, a transaction […]
Kombud Group becomes UNIFE member
Kombud Group is the first Polish manufacturer to be admitted to UNIFE, the European Railway Industry Association, on June 12, […]
South Africa secures USD 1.5 billion WB loan
The World Bank has approved a loan of USD 1.5 billion to support key infrastructure reforms in South Africa’s rail […]
Rail Data Forum 2025: EU ERA Rail Ontology – the digital bridge to European interoperability
The EU ERA Rail Ontology was one of the standout initiatives showcased on the Rail Data Forum 2025 opening day. […]
Bulgaria advances passenger rail services tenders
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Transport and Communications started public consultation on the conditions for awarding contracts for passenger rail services. The […]
The North is developing a rail blueprint
A meeting of Transport for the North’s Rail North Committee on 10 June in Bradford, England, heard that government plans […]
Renfe locks in renewable energy price with Sonnedix
Renfe has signed a five-year financial Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with renewable energy company Sonnedix, covering 1.45 terawatt-hours (TWh) of […]
FirstGroup bids to run Hereford–London rail service
FirstGroup plc has submitted the first phase of an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) seeking approval […]
Biggest ever investment for British local transport
The British Government has announced a GBP 15.6 billion (EUR 18.5 billion) funding for city region local transport projects in […]