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Siemens boosts rail diagnostics with MERMEC deal. ..
3+ day, 9+ min ago (250+ words) Siemens Mobility is expanding its rail technology footprint in Europe with the acquisition of several key businesses from Italy's MERMEC Group. The move strengthens Siemens' capabilities in railway signaling, diagnostics and measurement systems, while also giving the company a larger…...
Government Retreats on Passenger Rail Investment While Gas Prices Climb
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (730+ words) As working Americans continue getting hammered by higher fuel costs, the federal government is beginning to signal a major retreat from long-term passenger rail investment at exactly the wrong time. According to Politico Pro's May 8 Morning Transportation newsletter, the Federal…...
Strategic alliance examines direct train link between London and Switzerland
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (416+ words) Aviation. Direct Strategic alliance examines direct train link between London and Switzerland The railway companies Eurostar, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and the French state railway SNCF Voyageurs have signed an agreement in principle to explore the introduction of direct…...
Trip Ticket Rules: EU Mandates Cross-Border Train Integration in 2026
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (444+ words) The EU's new trip ticket rules require railway operators to sell competitor tickets and share booking data, streamlining cross-border train "travel and reducing aviation's carbon footprint across Europe in 2026. Rail transport generates 90% fewer emissions than equivalent car journeys and produces…...
DOT looking at PABs for HSR
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (435+ words) While the surface transportation reauthorization remains a work in progress, advocates for high-speed rail travel are exploring the benefits of public private partnerships...
Railly News - Saratoga Springs Station Modernization
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (230+ words) The Saratoga Springs Station is undergoing significant renovations aimed at elevating the commuter experience and increasing pandemic resilience. These upgrades are not just cosmetic; they are designed to improve safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency for thousands of daily visitors. In…...
One Ticket to Board them All: EU Pushes for Train Travel Reforms
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (758+ words) The greater Athens-Piraeus area's urban rail operator aims to cut waiting times on the pre-war Piraeus'Kifissia line to five minutes by 2027, following a long-delayed modernization program Brussels wants to eliminate the headaches of cross-border rail travel by introducing single-ticket bookings,…...
France and the United Kingdom, From London to the Continent: How Eurostar is Igniting a Radiant Awakening of Confidence through a Majestic Masterplan of Breathtaking Rail Improvements!
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (209+ words) The reduction in the spring timetable represents a majestic milestone in operational transparency. While some services have been withdrawn, the carrier provides a radiant awakening of alternatives for those affected. This sophisticated revolution in customer service ensures that travel plans…...
Westbahn calls for the rapid implementation of the European Single Rail Ticket
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (542+ words) Westbahn, the private rail operator in Austria, is calling for the rapid implementation of the European Single Ticketing system, which would make it easier for passengers to purchase train tickets for international travel, regardless of the operators involved. The company…...