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September 20, 2022 | Employment

Ukraine Railways CEO addresses CER 70th general assembly in Berlin

Leading industry figures urge European policy to incentivise shift to rail.

September 8, 2022 | Europe

SNCB seeks to cut energy use as bills soar

Operator focuses on reducing energy consumption in buildings and installations rather than cutting rail services.

March 27, 2022 | Financial

SNCB reports operating loss despite government compensation

A difficult year is expected in 2022 before passenger levels begin to return.

February 1, 2022 | Fleet

Alstom to supply up to 50 Traxx locomotives to SNCB

Initial order is for 24 multi-system units which will operate in four countries.

December 20, 2021 | Fleet

Alstom to build more double-deck M7 coaches for SNCB

Multi-function coaches will operate across Belgium and on cross-border services.

September 3, 2021 | Analysis

Eurostar's journey through the pandemic

The pandemic has had a massive impact on Eurostar, perhaps more so than any other operator. Its very future has been called into question, while politicians seemed to wash their hands of the problem. As service levels begin to increase Richard Clinnick looks back over a turbulent 18 months for the operator.

August 26, 2021 | Fleet

IRJ In-Brief - Fleet: Approval for first expanded Desiro Mainline fleet; M7bmx begins operation in Belgium; electric locomotives for Lithuania

Modernisation of Hamburg Hochbahn locomotives planned, while heavily-delayed British EMUs are now in service.

June 11, 2021 | Infrastructure

First electric trains launched on Mol - Hamont line in Belgium

Around 90% of Belgium’s railways are now fully electrified.

May 6, 2021 | Europe

Getting overnight travel back on track

After going out of fashion in Europe in the mid-2010s, night trains have made a stunning return to favour. David Burroughs looks at the market trends behind this change, and how this could benefit passengers in the post-pandemic era.

April 20, 2021 | Freight

DB, SNCB and ÖBB fined by EC for cross-border rail freight cartel

EC says decision sends “clear signal” that collusive behaviour is not acceptable.

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