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March 23, 2023 | Main line

Bavaria and Tyrol tender Werdenfelds 2028+ operating contract

The 12-year contract covers the operation of 4.3 million train-km a year.

March 15, 2023 | Fleet

ÖBB orders 27 additional Desiro ML EMUs

The order adds to the 246 Desiro ML trainsets already on order.

February 22, 2023 | Financial

IRJ News in brief - Financial and Market

South Western Railway contract extended, Škoda Group acquires Austrian subsidiary, Ensco expands in Brazil, DSB records mixed results and SBB and SOB cooperation strengthens.

February 17, 2023 | Fleet

New trains and new horizons for ÖBB Nightjets

With a new fleet on the way and sleeper services booked out months in advance, the future is looking promising for ÖBB’s overnight network, as David Burroughs explains.

February 15, 2023 | Freight

RCG remains upbeat as challenges mount

The list of challenges that the European rail freight sector faces is a long one. But the introduction of new processes, optimised freight flows and the promised benefits of DAC signal a potential light at the end of the tunnel, as Rail Cargo Group CEO Clemens Först explains to David Burroughs.

February 13, 2023 | Fleet

IRJ News in brief - Fleet

Valencia signs LRV contract, more Siemens Vectrons for Czech Railways, open gangway metro trains for New York, and a tender for up to 67 new coaches in Austria.

January 13, 2023 | Main line

RegioJet granted safety certificate to operate in Germany

Open access operator can now enter key market.

December 30, 2022 | Freight

New Austrian waste law will benefit rail

The new waste law is being heralded as an important milestone in shifting freight to rail and to achieving Austria’s climate goals.

December 14, 2022 | Infrastructure

Austria’s Rosentalbahn reopens after €50m electrification project

Modernisation of 12.1km line has also seen platforms lengthened and park and ride facilities built.

December 14, 2022 | Passenger

Austrian operators expand services in new timetable

Competition for ÖBB on Tyrol route as it increases its international and domestic offering.

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