The shock resignation of the former Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has been superseded by the rapid appointment of Heidi Alexander as her replacement. The cabinet…
A Black Friday for the flame-haired Louise Haigh, and red faces within the UK Government. The Transport Secretary has resigned amid revelations of a historical…
Ten years after rail freight companies pressured the government to revise braking percentage tables, Sweden is now awaiting a new package of rules for 2025.…
The Ukrainian rail network can count on 7 billion Ukrainian hryvnia (approximately 160 million euros) in 2025. The money will go to co-financing of projects…
The German “Generalsanierung”, the major rework programme for the country’s railway infrastructure, is of major concern for rail operators. They fear diversions, delays and ultimately…
The EU’s overhaul of its budget is putting the effectiveness of transport funding in doubt. A member state-specific approach for transport funding, as is planned…
The Dutch state secretary for infrastructure, Chris Jansen, recently attended a Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) demonstration with his German counterpart. Jansen sees potential in the…
The Greening Freight Package remains a significant initiative for the European Union. One of its pillars, the Combined Transport Directive, is however once again in…
The Italian Ministry of Transport has opened applications for the 2024/25 Ferrobonus incentive, one of the main measures to support the country’s rail freight sector.…