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May 13, 2022 | High-speed

Eurostar - Thalys merger completed

The merger of international high-speed operators Eurostar and Thalys has been completed with the creation of a new holding company, Eurostar Group.

May 13, 2022 | Signalling

Dutch ERTMS rollout could reduce rail freight growth

A report has warned that the introduction of ERTMS is expected to reduce Dutch rail freight traffic by 23% if measures are not taken to properly prepare.

May 13, 2022 | Policy

Montreal takes on REM Eastern Leg

The city of Montreal and Quebec province have stepped in to take forward the eastern branch of the Metropolitan Electric Network (REM) project.

May 13, 2022 | Light Rail

Škoda to refurbish Gothenburg trams

Public transport operator Västtrafik has awarded Škoda Group a €80m contract to refurbish the 80 type M31 trams currently in service in Gothenburg, Sweden.

May 12, 2022 | Main line

NS cuts services due to staff shortages

Netherlands Railways has announced that it will withdraw some services from June 13 as public transport operators face a shortage of staff.

May 12, 2022 | Metros

Kyiv Metro speeds up switch to European standards following Russian invasion

Metro Kyiv has been admitted as a member of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).

May 12, 2022 | Main line

FlixTrain expands to 70 German destinations, including international route

German private operator FlixTrain has announced a major expansion of its network, adding three routes that will serve 12 new destinations.

May 11, 2022 | Infrastructure

Delays expected to Swiss infrastructure projects

Some Swiss railway improvement projects are set to experience delays of more than three years according to the Federal Office for Transport.

May 11, 2022 | Freight

New China - Caspian Sea - Europe rail freight service launched

The first full-length container train organised by Nurminen Logistics, Finland, departed on May 10 from Chongqing, China to Central Europe.

May 11, 2022 | Freight

Azerbaijan Railways and ÖBB agree rail freight MoU

Azerbaijan Railways and ÖBB have signed a MoU to ensure uninterrupted rail freight traffic from Europe to Central Asia and China

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