Tensions between Brussels and Beijing are rising after the EU acted against Chinese rail giant CRRC over alleged state subsidies. The European Commission cancelled the Lisbon metro tender and a new contract was awarded to Poland’s PESA.
Rail transport in the European Union is undergoing a huge transformation, with fewer tracks but higher…
After the pandemic, rail transport is finally experiencing a revival: from night trains to comfortable…
In an exclusive interview, MEP Ondřej Krutílek outlines his views on rail investment, market liberalisation…
Czech Railway Authority (Správa železnic) begins a new chapter under the leadership of Tomáš Tóth, who…
Ruse is to become one of Bulgaria’s key freight gateways after the government approved European funding for a new intermodal terminal on the Danube, strengthening…
Europe’s rail freight sector operates under a common EU regulatory framework, yet its national markets continue to deliver sharply different outcomes.
Poland’s government is planning a major shift in how railway investments are financed. The changes form part of a broader strategy to strengthen rail transport…
The Netherlands is abandoning plans for hydrogen trains and transitioning to battery units. They offer lower costs, simpler infrastructure, and a better…
Europe’s work on Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) has entered a new phase. With the official launch of the PioDAC project in Copenhagen, the sector is…
Europe is setting its sights on a faster, greener future. With its new High-Speed Rail Action Plan, the European Commission wants to connect major cities…
The Gotthard derailment’s shadow still hangs over Europe’s rails. Switzerland’s latest decree trims one deadline but keeps bespoke rules that industry…
UIRR has voiced concern after the European Commission announced plans to withdraw its amendment of the Combined Transport Directive. The sector warns that…
In one of the largest heating-sector investments in Czech history, the Mladá Boleslav-based energy company ŠKO-ENERGO s.r.o., a subsidiary of ŠKODA Auto…
Europe’s rail associations have voiced strong support for the European Commission’s proposal to continue the CEF under the 2028–2034 EU budget.