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January 6, 2023 | Tenders

Three bidders shortlisted for Rail Baltica electrification tender

Three consortia prequalified for Europe’s largest cross-border electrification project.

November 3, 2022 | Infrastructure

Slovenia to receive more than €90m in EU funds to upgrade stations

The funding will be used to upgrade eight stations.

October 26, 2022 | Financial

Connecting Europe Facility provides €354m for Rail Baltica

CEF contribution is at maximum level of 85%.

July 15, 2022 | Infrastructure

Lelylijn project enters development phase

New 110km railway will run from Lelystad to Groningen.

February 8, 2022 | Policy

Is the Single European Rail Area achievable or an impossible dream?

Europe’s railways are experiencing a moment of unprecedented political goodwill as the European Union (EU) seeks to encourage modal shift to reduce transport emissions. However, frustration is building within the EU that the sector’s conservative tendencies and desire to protect the status quo will stand in the way of delivering these ambitious targets, as Kevin Smith explains.

January 27, 2022 | Financial

PKP Intercity applies for co-financing for ERTMS projects

A decision by the European Commission is expected in June.

January 14, 2022 | Financial

Hungary requests €240.5m for rail through Connecting Europe Facility

The projects including constructing a third track on the Ferencváros - Kelenföld section in Budapest.

July 7, 2021 | Policy

European Parliament adopts Connecting Europe Facility

CEF includes €23bn for transport, including funds for projects to overcome missing cross-border rail links.

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