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Germany–Poland Rail Links Expand as New Timetable Strengthens Connections Toward Ukraine

Germany–Poland Rail Links Expand as New Timetable Strengthens Connections Toward Ukraine

Rail connections between Germany and Poland are set to expand significantly under the 2026 timetable, with operators introducing new direct services and increasing the number of cross-border trains. The changes strengthen links not only between the two countries but also improve onward connections toward Ukraine.

15 / 12 / 2025
Passenger
Saudi Arabia and Qatar Plan Gulf Railway High-Speed Line for Up to 10 Million Passengers a Year

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Plan Gulf Railway High-Speed Line for Up to 10 Million Passengers a Year

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are planning a high-speed rail (HSR) line known as the Gulf Railway, designed…

12 / 12 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
DB InfraGO Profit Cut Approved to Soften Rail Fee Increases Across Germany

DB InfraGO Profit Cut Approved to Soften Rail Fee Increases Across Germany

Germany eases infrastructure fee growth by cutting DB InfraGO’s equity interest rate to prevent rising…

17 / 11 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
Beyond Borders at 250 km/h: Rail Sector Welcomes Europe’s New High-Speed Ambition

Beyond Borders at 250 km/h: Rail Sector Welcomes Europe’s New High-Speed Ambition

Europe is setting its sights on a faster, greener future. With its new High-Speed Rail Action Plan, the…

05 / 11 / 2025
Passenger
A 20-Minute Journey to the Sky: Catalonia Launches New Electric Trains Built by Alstom

A 20-Minute Journey to the Sky: Catalonia Launches New Electric Trains Built by Alstom

Barcelona’s future airport line is one step closer to reality. Alstom and Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat…

30 / 10 / 2025
Passenger
Fair Rules for All Modes: CER Warns Against Unbalanced EU Ticketing Package

Fair Rules for All Modes: CER Warns Against Unbalanced EU Ticketing Package

European railways say they’re delivering on their 2021 pledge to simplify ticketing and improve the passenger experience. As the European Commission finalises…

15 / 10 / 2025
Passenger
For Every €1 in Rail, €2.7 for Europe: New Study Reveals Rail’s Massive Economic Impact

For Every €1 in Rail, €2.7 for Europe: New Study Reveals Rail’s Massive Economic Impact

A new Oxford Economics study shows Europe’s railways are not just green but an economic engine. With €247 billion added to the EU economy and over 3 million…

09 / 10 / 2025
Business
Northern Serbia at Speed: Commercial 200 km/h Trains Begin Between Belgrade and Subotica

Northern Serbia at Speed: Commercial 200 km/h Trains Begin Between Belgrade and Subotica

What was once a promise to stitch the north of Serbia together at true high speed. Today at noon, the first commercial train left Beograd Centar for Subotica,…

08 / 10 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
TRAKO 2025 Day 3: What’s Next on the Rails?

TRAKO 2025 Day 3: What’s Next on the Rails?

Day 3 of TRAKO 2025 in Gdańsk has shifted the spotlight onto passengers, high-speed rail, and the research community, with debates and workshops focusing…

25 / 09 / 2025
Interviews and Events
Slovakia Bets on Stadler KISS to Modernise Rail and Cut Emissions

Slovakia Bets on Stadler KISS to Modernise Rail and Cut Emissions

Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has exercised an option for two additional Stadler KISS electric trains. The investment, exceeding EUR 100 million,…

22 / 09 / 2025
Passenger
Have Your Say: Speak Up Before EU Rail Rights Consultation Ends

Have Your Say: Speak Up Before EU Rail Rights Consultation Ends

Cross-border train travel remains too complex, and the Commission says it is time for change. A new call for evidence on rail passenger rights seeks to…

18 / 09 / 2025
Passenger
Deutsche Bahn Slashes Fares and Eases Cancellations to Boost Passenger Numbers

Deutsche Bahn Slashes Fares and Eases Cancellations to Boost Passenger Numbers

Deutsche Bahn is introducing a wide range of discounts on advance bookings and easing cancellation rules in an effort to address long-standing public criticism…

12 / 06 / 2025
Passenger
Europe’s Newest Commuter Hub? Cluj Unveils Ambitious Metropolitan Rail Vision

Europe’s Newest Commuter Hub? Cluj Unveils Ambitious Metropolitan Rail Vision

Forget endless traffic and packed buses — Cluj-Napoca’s EUR 250 million rail project is laying down something better. With modern trains, new stations,…

12 / 05 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
Smart Trains, Smarter Tracks: Hitachi and Knorr-Bremse Redefine Rail Travel

Smart Trains, Smarter Tracks: Hitachi and Knorr-Bremse Redefine Rail Travel

Rome gets new metro trains, Budapest gets digital signalling, and Hitachi and Knorr-Bremse get Europe’s rail future in motion. From couplers to code, the…

07 / 05 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
Severe Frosts Hit Slovakia; Railways Struggle

Severe Frosts Hit Slovakia; Railways Struggle

Severe frosts have hit Slovakia, potentially causing significant problems on the railways. What should passengers expect during this period? Read all about…

15 / 01 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
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