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December 8, 2023 | Infrastructure

US to help Ukraine improve links with Europe

USAID to invest $US 225m in railway upgrade connecting Lviv with TEN-T.

November 20, 2023 | Technology

Can satellites reduce the cost of ERTMS?

How Europe is making progress with developing satellite technology for more cost-effective secure communications and train location under ERTMS was debated at the Space for Innovation in Rail conference held in Madrid on September 13-14. Robert Preston reports.

November 14, 2023 | Policy

EC proposes update to Combined Transport Directive

The proposals aim to increase the competitiveness of rail and inland waterways for long-distance freight.

October 30, 2023 | Financial

Hitachi secures final approval for €1.66bn Thales acquisition

Hitachi Rail will divest its mainline signalling businesses in France, Germany and Britain.

October 19, 2023 | Policy

EC refers Spain to European Court of Justice over failing to implement single railway area

The EC says the regulatory framework in Spain is in breach of several provisions of the directive establishing a single European railway area.

October 10, 2023 | Policy

EU modal shift targets achievable if growth continues, report says

On average, passenger-km rose by 3% a year between 2015 and 2019.

October 4, 2023 | Financial

Hitachi secures British approval for Thales acquisition

The two companies expect to receive clearance from the European Union for the deal early next month.

October 2, 2023 | Financial

EC calls for proposals for €7bn Connecting Europe Facility

Proposals can be submitted by January 30 2024.

September 19, 2023 | Financial

Hitachi refiles Thales merger clearance in the EU

A proposed remedy package under which Hitachi is divesting assets in France and Germany is expected to satisfy European Commission concerns about the merger.

August 7, 2023 | Infrastructure

EIB study set out first steps for standard-gauge links to Ukraine and Moldova

The EC has also proposed extending the Trans-European Transport Network to Ukraine and Moldova.

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