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DB-EVG new collective bargaining agreement finalised before German elections?

Marco Raimondi
February 6, 2025
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After a second round of negotiations, a collective bargaining agreement between Deutsche Bahn (DB) and trade union EVG seems closer. The new offer presented by…

Transport for London investment benefits suppliers throughout the UK

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February 6, 2025
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A new report shows that during the two years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 Transport for London spent more than £12bn with over 3,000 UK suppliers.

Russian rail freight business now “like reading coffee grounds”

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February 6, 2025
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The Russian rail freight industry is not happy with the new priority rules. They are too complex, opaque and are making it impossible for business…

Renovated rail freight line in southwest France finally enters service

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February 6, 2025
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A 12.5 kilometre-long rail freight line between Laluque and Tartas, in south-west France has finally re-entered service after a hiatus of almost five years. The…

Work begins on £295m West Midlands Metro extension

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February 6, 2025
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Work is starting today, Thursday, 6th February on the £295 million project to extend the West Midlands Metro tram network in the Black Country.

Dozens of organisations urge the EU to change course on transport budget

Marco Raimondi
February 6, 2025
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A group of 45 transport stakeholders wrote a letter to the Ministers of the General Affairs Council and the Ministers of the Economic and Financial…

Poland’s fourth port to get a rail connection by 2027

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February 6, 2025
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The fourth port of Poland, located in Police on the Baltic coast, is getting a rail connection. An announcement to that end was already made…

Work to make East London railway station accessible set to begin

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February 6, 2025
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Later this month, work will start on providing step-free access at Leyton in East London, at the station is at the eastern end of the Central line.

New opportunity for additional double track on Sweden’s Western Mainline?

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February 6, 2025
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Works on the Swedish Western Mainline, a key rail artery, are in full swing. They are expected to hinder traffic for years to come –…

RailCube expands in North America with acquisition of Spark TS

Marco Raimondi
February 6, 2025
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Dutch-based software company RailCube is strengthening its position in North America with the latest acquisition of Spark TS. “Expanding to North America has been a…