Europe tightens checks on freight railcars following the Gotthard accident
Technical inspections of freight railcars in Europe are set to become much more frequent following the accident in the Gotthard […]
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Amtrak receives nearly USD 3 billion for new trains and network modernisation
Amtrak has secured federal grants totalling nearly USD 3 billion for seven rail projects across the United States. The bulk […]
Virgin moves closer to Eurostar challenge as ORR pre-approves HS1 access
Virgin Trains has taken another major step towards launching cross-Channel rail services after the Office of Rail and Road pre-approved […]
California’s high-speed trains order has been halved
The California high-speed rail project could run out of available funding as early as December 2027 if the authorities do […]
South Korea approves the KORAIL–SR merger
South Korea is taking a decisive step towards reunifying its high-speed rail system. The competition authority has approved the merger […]
DB launches a child companion service
Deutsche Bahn is launching a service enabling children aged between 6 and 14 to travel alone on long-distance trains, under […]
ETF is calling for longer breaks and tailored working patterns for railway staff
Extreme temperatures affect not only the railway infrastructure, but also the people who keep the trains running. The ETF warns […]
Measures imposed after growing number of attacks on Deutsche Bahn staff
The number of attacks on Deutsche Bahn staff rose in the first half of 2026. As a result, DB Regio […]
Ukraine wants to send grain by rail to Constanța, via Moldova
Ukraine is considering developing a rail corridor for the export of grain through the Republic of Moldova to the Port […]
Russia is considering a rail link to India
Russia is exploring the possibility of developing a rail link providing access to India and the Indian Ocean, against a […]