The European Commission has published the seventh monitoring report on the development of the rail market in the European Union, covering data from 2015 to 2018. The data also includes figures from EEA member Norway and former EU member the United Kingdom. Because of the date range of the figures, this
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TfL fares to rise in March, as report reveals ‘£2bn funding gap’
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Highways England is ‘finishing off what Beeching started’
PLANS by Highways England to demolish more than a hundred structures on disused railways have been condemned for potentially preventing future railway reopenings. Responsibility for non-operational railway land was transferred to the Department for Transport’s Highways Agency and then to Highways England after the British Railways Board had been finally wound
Dewley Hill refusals turns heritage railways to imported coal
Newcastle City Council has refused planning permission for a new surface coal mine at Dewley Hill. The decision means an end to UK-based coal production, and has dashed the hopes of Britain’s heritage railways, who need affordable coal to continue operating. Earlier this week, we reported how the Heritage Railway
President-Elect Biden Picks Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to be his transportation secretary. During his presidential campaign, Buttigieg proposed a 1 trillion USD infrastructure spending plan. The president-elect tweeted that “Mayor Pete Buttigieg is a leader, patriot, and problem-solver. He speaks
Widespread Dismay over National Infrastructure Commission HS2 Proposals
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has published a report commissioned by the government entitled Rail Needs Assessment for the Midlands and the North. The report presents five different packages that sit within three different budgets for Government to consider. Two of the packages that go beyond the baseline budget propose prioritising regional
Rail fares in England to rise above inflation for first time since 2013
Progress on the American High-Speed Rail Act
Alstom Latest Member to Join US High Speed Rail Association
Commission Presents Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy The strategy noted several milestones that can measure how on track the European transport system is with these objectives. With regard to rail, the milestones are as follows: 2030:an increase of rail freight traffic of 50 percenta doubling of high-speed rail traffic across Europerail and waterborne-based intermodal
New Night Trains in Europe from 2021
Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB (Austrian Federal Railways) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) have agreed to further collaboration to expand the network of international passenger night trains in Europe. This aim was agreed during the conference of European transport ministers by the four rail bosses Dr Richard Lutz (DB), Andreas Matthä (OEBB),
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Cyber Security and Safety – A Much-Needed Code of Practice
By Joe Ferguson, NCSC Certified Cyber Practitioner and Senior Information Risk Analyst As a lead consultant with IL7 Security, I have carried out risk assessments on IT for industry, banking, police, central government and defence for over two decades. We have provided risk assessments for operational technology, mainly in transport, covering trains
BNSF Wins Train Crossing Law Court Case in Oklahoma
Alstom Announces Closing Date for Bombardier Acquisition
Brexit: EU Proposes Channel Tunnel Infrastructure and Train Licensing Extensions
The European Commission (EC) has issued a proposal for a regulation to the European Parliament and the Council regarding the cross-border railway infrastructure between the European Union and the United Kingdom and the applicability of train licences issued by the United Kingdom after 31 December 2020. An interim agreement of 2
State Aid: Austria Can Support Passenger and Freight Rail Says EC
The measures are as follows: freight: amendments to the 2020 budget of an existing support scheme that will cover grants for a total estimated 150.7 million euros in 2020 freight: a measure worth around 115.7 million euros to enable Austria to relieve rail freight operators of costs associated with track access charges
New Research Says UK Rail Industry Will Face Critical Skills Shortage by 2025
Deutsche Bahn – Cube Office Suites Installation
Encapsulating its pioneering approach to sustainability, Deutsche Bahn, the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in Europe, has ensured its green credentials are reflected throughout its new Cube office suites at Berlin’s Central Station. With a commitment to using 100% renewable power for all of its rail transports by 2038, the comapny’s eco-friendly ethos is evident in every
USHSR Publishes 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan
USHSR has released its 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan, which puts forward starting principles and a list of 15 projects it believes the United States should get going on. The 5-Point Plan A new High Speed Rail Development Authority should be established within USDOT, which would oversee the national programme in collaboration
European Year of Rail 2021 Reaches Provisional Agreement
When the European Commission first proposed the Year of Rail in March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic had not yet highlighted the crucial role of rail in maintaining crucial transport connections for both people and goods. Rail is therefore not just an environmentally mode of transport, it is a critical one. The
How Did President-Elect Biden Get the Nickname ‘Amtrak Joe’?
“Amtrak looks forward to working with President-elect Biden and Congress. To get the economy moving and help Amtrak and our employees through this unprecedented situation, Congress must act now on pandemic relief and economic stimulus funding which enables Amtrak to recall furloughed employees, restore service frequency on long-distance and state-supported
Eurotunnel Launches Border Pass to Help Mitigate Brexit Red Tape
TfL Reaches Funding Agreement with the UK Government
Transport for London (TfL) and the government have reached a funding agreement projected to be worth roughly 1.8 billion GBP. The actual figure will vary depending on passenger revenue, but it will allow TfL to continue running services in London for the rest of the financial year. Talks on longer-term sustainable
Monday essay: Thank you minister – up to a point
Government heeds protests about unused Advance tickets
PROTESTS from passengers who were unable to use Advance tickets because of lockdown restrictions but simply lost their money when they did not travel on the booked date have been heeded by the Government. Although cash refunds will still not be given, passengers holding these tickets will be able to rearrange
Welsh Government Takes Wales & Borders Franchise under Public Control
As a result of the overwhelming drop in passenger numbers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Welsh Government has made the decision to bring the Wales & Borders franchise under public control. A new publicly owned subsidiary of Transport for Wales will take responsibility for day-to-day rail services from
Dinmore and more and more!
The locomotives owned by Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd have earned themselves a reputation for reliability and good performance during their various spells in traffic. Yet their owning group retains a relatively low profile, conducting impressive feats largely ‘under the radar’. Gary Boyd-Hope went to meet them. ON June 7 last year
TfL in Ongoing Funding Discussions with the Government
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EC Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Updated Rail Passenger Rights
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on updated rights for rail passengers. This agreement would give passengers more protections in the event of disruptions. It would also clarify enforcement and complaints-handling rules. The agreement would provide improved access to information and do much to improve the rights
A Protest Train through Berlin: Private Freight Operators Demand Fair Competition
The protest participants said that the state’s corona aid packages needed to be accessible to all rail freight operators equally. The association of private rail freight operators said it wanted to avoid any distortion to fair competition. Private rail freight operators protest in Berlin at German government’s one-sided support for DB © NEE The
Berlin Declaration Supports International Rail Freight
Commenting on its priority areas for rail, the declaration cites digitalisation – automation, interoperable IT systems, the deployment of ETCS and ERTMS both trackside and on-board – and research & innovation. Both of these areas underpin the Green Deal as they help drive modal shift and increase climate-friendly transport. Berlin Declaration
Texas High-Speed Railway Receives Federal Approvals
The proposed high-speed railway line between Dallas Fort Worth and Houston has received federal approvals bringing it another important step closer to the start of construction. The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued the Rule of Particular Applicability (RPA) approval to Texas Central LLP. The RPA
USA: Cleveland Gets $15m Grant for New Rail Cars
British Government Ends Rail Franchising
Following the expiry on 20 September of the initial Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs) between the UK government and franchisees, the government has announced it is abolishing franchising and replacing it with a “simpler, effective model”. The EMAs, which were put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, have been replaced by
EU: Parliament Votes in Favour of Waiving and Reducing Track Access Charges
The European Parliament has voted (17 September) in favour of a regulation to authorise infrastructure managers to reduce, waive or defer track access charges in recognition of the severe impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on railway undertakings. Given the unpredictable and sudden nature of the crisis, it was not able
Coronavirus: Trains Still Safer than Road, Including for Staff
Deutsche Bahn has conducted a joint study with the Charité Research Organisation whose initial findings have determined that working on DB’s long-distance trains does not present an increased risk of contracting coronavirus. This follows findings published by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB – UK) that taking the train is
France to Waive Track Access Charges for 2020
The French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, has said that France will waive track access charges for the remainder of 2020 and cut them in half for all of 2021, a decision welcomed by the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA). This French announcement follows a June proposal by the European Commission to
German Cabinet Adopts Investment Acceleration Act Proposal
The German cabinet has adopted a proposal put forward by transport minister Andreas Scheuer for an Investment Acceleration Act. It will allow the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) to accelerate planning and building. With regards to the railways, the Act includes a number of measures. For example, certain construction
EC to Establish New Partnership on Rail Research and Innovation
The European Commission has launched a call for founding members to establish a European Partnership on Rail Research and Innovation. The European Commission intends to propose the creation of a European Partnership for Rail Research and Innovation to build on the good work done by the existing Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking. The
RDG: We Need a Level Green Playing Field in Transport
Train operating companies have called for changes to be made to transport taxes to create a level green playing field with taxes taking pollution into account. Currently, transport taxation does not take into account the negative externalities caused by the different modes, such as aviation. If transport taxes were to factor
HS2 launches race for high voltage power supply systems
Following on from the government’s green light for construction, HS2 have begun the search for contractors to deliver the high voltage power supply systems. The systems will transfer electricity to the UK’s new high-speed rail link and allow millions of people to enjoy low carbon journeys between Birmingham, London and
PREVIEW: August edition of The Railway Magazine
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard, as train companies thank the
£40m Stevenage station platform opens for services
Photo: Network Rail Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced the opening of a new £40 million platform and track at Stevenage station. Construction work on the project has been accelerated and delivered more than a year ahead of the revised schedule. Rail passengers will benefit from more frequent and reliable services as
Severn Valley Railway back in business after months of closure
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s
A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s
A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
London Transport Museum appeal for donations
The London Transport Museum is appealing for donations towards maintaining its future as it looks to reopen in the autumn. The museum, which was forced to close its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced losses of £1.5 million and counting. London Transport Museum needs you It costs £25,000 each
Livery Design: Giving the railway the ‘WOW’ factor
While many transport companies look to external agencies and specialists to develop and maintain their brand and image, some undertake the activity in-house. Virgin Trains was one of the companies that until recently had its own design unit. Steven Knight speaks with creative designer Sam Jessup, whose artistic talents were
Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series
Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver. In an eight-part video series, Tales from the Track, Avanti showcase the West Coast Main Line from inside the driver’s cab of an iconic Pendolino – filmed during lockdown. Using a front-mounted
CER: Apply User-Pays and Polluter-Pays Principles
Suggested Measures One of the main areas of focus should be appropriate infrastructure charging (user-pays), the CER argues. In May 2017 the Commission put forward a proposal for an updated ‘Eurovignette’ directive on road charging. Member States should be quick in implementing the reform, which would be a first step towards
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High Court Rules in Favour of DfT
Background The franchises in question were the South Eastern, East Midlands, and West Coast Partnership franchises. The essence of the dispute was as follows: the government offered contract terms for each franchise that put the risk of pension liabilities on the train operating company that secured the franchise. The claimants in
Rail Dismay: Toll Exemption for LNG Lorries Goes Ahead
Following last week’s letter to the German Bundesrat, after the German government approved a law that would extend the toll exemption for LNG lorries by a further three years, these most recent efforts by competitive railway undertakings and the rail freight sector have failed. The Bundesrat – which represents Germany’s sixteen
Rail Freight Punctuality Soars During Covid Crisis
Among the key concerns shippers have with regards to rail freight, punctuality and reliability have been the main ones. Therefore, when freight trains cannot be punctual, this actively hampers a shift from road to rail for freight, a key European policy objective. The punctuality of freight trains is not fully
German Corona Stimulus Package Good for Rail
The VDB and Allianz pro Schiene now hope that these funds will be matched at state-level. Compensation for municipalities to address losses of business tax revenue as a result of the crisis also creates more certainty of planning when it comes to local transport and infrastructure projects. The stimulus package is also
Face Coverings on Public Transport Become Mandatory in England
On public transport it can be unavoidable to be in close proximity to another person for a prolonged period of time. It is these conditions that increase the risk of transmission. According to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), face coverings can provide a small amount of extra protection,
Plea to Bundesrat: Review Lorry Toll Exemption
Competition Concerns The concern is as follows: the government’s decision will make more than 800 million euros of public funds available for a measure that is counter-productive with regards to environmental and transport goals. Further, this measure would require a lot of further funding to compensate for the newly created disadvantages
Germany Not Making the Right Noises on Rail Freight
In its May infringements package, the European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Germany to properly implement EU legislation with regards to the requirements for freight wagon braking equipment. In line with the EU Directive 2016/797, concerning the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Recast
Germany: Private Railway Undertakings to Seek EU Help
Following the approval by the federal budget committee to provide further ‘rescue measures’ to Deutsche Bahn, mofair and the Network of European Railways (NEE) voiced their criticism. In an argument that has been building up all week, private railway undertakings in Germany are angry that the German state is focusing its
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Anger at DB-Only German Railway Alliance
The ‘Bündnis für unsere Bahn’ – Alliance for Our Railway’ – signed by the German government (BMVI), Deutsche Bahn, the EVG union, the DB works council and AGV MOVE (employers’ association) has come under criticism for excluding other train operators, who are also suffering from the effects of the coronavirus
DB Reaches Coronavirus Agreement With Government, Union and Works Council
Highlighting the importance of the rail sector, the document states that, “The coronavirus pandemic has illustrated to us once again the societal significance of freedom of movement, unrestricted mobility and a functioning goods transport. The railway in Germany along with its employees is making an essential contribution to the functioning
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
Railway-News: First of all, congratulations on receiving the Notice to Proceed after HS2 got its approval in February. Since the coronavirus pandemic really stated impacting life in the UK in March, can you give us an overview of how the circumstances have affected HS2 so far? HS2 Ltd: Thank you. Notice
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
Railway-News: First of all, congratulations on receiving the Notice to Proceed after HS2 got its approval in February. Since the coronavirus pandemic really stated impacting life in the UK in March, can you give us an overview of how the circumstances have affected HS2 so far? HS2 Ltd: Thank you. Notice
Through the Storm and Forward: Rail Transport at the Time of COVID-19
By Tommasso Spanevello, UNIFE The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted economies around the world as it has forced people’s daily lives to a grinding halt. The coronavirus outbreak is reasonably expected to have lasting impacts on our individual behaviour and lifestyle, particularly on the way we work, consume and travel. In
Video: Stamford model railway show goes ‘virtual’
The Market Deeping Model Railway Club (MDMRC), which organises the Stamford model railway show, has gone ‘virtual’ this year with an online exhibition. <img data-attachment-id="14753" data-permalink="https://www.railwaymagazine.co.uk/14749/video-stamford-model-railway-show-goes-virtual/img_1045/" data-orig-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/video-stamford-model-railway-show-goes-virtual-5.png" data-orig-size="2048,1536" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="IMG_1045" data-image-description="Beal Street OO gauge model layout" data-medium-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/video-stamford-model-railway-show-goes-virtual-1.png" data-large-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/video-stamford-model-railway-show-goes-virtual.png" src="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/video-stamford-model-railway-show-goes-virtual.png" alt="Beal Street OO gauge model layout" class="wp-image-14753" srcset="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/video-stamford-model-railway-show-goes-virtual.png 1024w, http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/video-stamford-model-railway-show-goes-virtual-1.png 300w,
Network of European Railways ‘Alarmed’ about Potential Lorry Subsidy
The Network of European Railways (Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen e.V. – NEE) has taken the unusual step to write an urgent letter to the chairs of the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups in the German government to prevent a significant subsidy for lorries. The item in question is due to be discussed
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It’s confirmed: train services will increase from Monday
DB Regio Timetable Back Up to 90 Percent
Germany: DB Regio has successfully increased the number of services it operates as the strictest coronavirus measures are lifted. At the height of the coronavirus shutdown phase in Germany, DB Regio was running, on average, two thirds of services. There were strong regional variations throughout Germany, depending on the agreements reached
Rail Supply Group Launches Coronavirus Recovery Survey
Early Return of Regular Rail Services in Western Australia
“With students returning to school from 29 April, we will see an increase in transport activity across our community. “While initially we prepared a staged and scaled return of normal services, it is now our view to have services running to a normal schedule as soon as possible. “In particular, feedback from
New Head of Marketing and Transport Policy at DB Cargo
Pete Waterman urges public to support East Lancashire Railway
The president of the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society, Peter Waterman is urgently appealing for the public to donate to the East Lancashire Railway Support Fund. The support fund will allow the railway, and its 800 volunteers, to reopen after COVID-19 forced the charity to close its doors. A music mogul and famous
Coronavirus: Train Services to Resume in Switzerland
SBB and PostAuto AG, as lead operators on rail and road, are developing a protective concept for passengers and employees for 11 May. Protecting the health of passengers and staff remains a paramount priority. In addition to the current services SBB will resume IC1 services between Fribourg and Geneva Airport; it
More Regional Rail Services as Germany Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions
In southern Germany (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg) the number of rail connections in regional and S-Bahn services run by DB Regio AG will increase with the regular timetable becoming effective again as of 20 April. However, this relaxation of measures goes hand-in-hand with chancellor Merkel’s appeal to the population to wear a
DB Extends No Cancellation Fee Policy for Train Operators
Deutsche Bahn says it will continue to forego charging cancellation fees if train operators cancel scheduled services. This move applies retrospectively, meaning an affected train operator won’t have to pay such a penalty for any cancellations from 17 March onwards. Deutsche Bahn’s railway network measures around 33,400km and accommodates more than
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InnoTrans to Reveal 2020 Options in Early May
Following the German government’s decision that all large-scale events in the country are forbidden from taking place until at least 31 August, what does this mean for InnoTrans 2020? With case numbers plateauing in Germany and the number of active cases going down, there is reason for optimism in the country,
South Devon Railway ‘encouraged’ by initial SOS appeal response
Lenin’s journey that shook the 20th century
The Russian ‘U’ class 4-6-0 No. U127 that brought Lenin’s body back to Russia for his funeral. The loco is displayed in a small museum at Paveletsky station, Moscow. HARVEY SMITH A century ago this April, revolutionary politician Lenin embarked on a circuitous eight-day rail journey from Switzerland to Russia. Allan
Cisco Enables PLDT to Unleash the Full Potential of 5G
The transformation to a converged SDN transport network simplifies the network, increases capacity and improves scalability while maintaining a consistent and superior customer experience. It is capable of concurrently supporting fixed and mobile services pertaining to consumer broadband, enterprise, small and medium businesses, retail and wholesale business models, real-time immersive experiences,
WIN! Selection of railway books worth £100 up for grabs!
WIN a selection of rail books from Gresley Books to keep you entertained while you’re stuck at home! We’ve teamed up with Mortons Books to offer you the chance to win a selection of rail reads worth over £100. You will win: British Railways Stinks British Railway Disasters Before Rocket Flying Scotsman On the Iron Road to the
ERFA and UIP Call for State Aid Measures for Rail Freight
Metro Services Resume in Wuhan after Coronavirus Lockdown
Following strict lockdown measures implemented on 23 January in the Chinese city of Wuhan as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the restrictions have now been loosened, with metro services resuming for the first time on 28 March. High-speed train services had also not been allowed into Wuhan during the emergency
UK DfT Signs Deals with GWR and Southeastern
“We are taking decisive action across the board to ensure vital rail services continue, allowing those people who cannot work at home to get to work – particularly our NHS, emergency services and other vital industries. “These contracts will keep services running in the short-term but also are positive news for
Rail Industry Publishes Charter to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
“Rail freight transports are system-relevant” Freight trains transport important raw materials but also food and medical goods. Entire industries, such as power stations and the chemical industry, but also sea ports are dependent on rail freight because freight trains can transport very large volumes of cargo. Over long distances a freight
Rail Industry Providing Stability During Coronavirus Pandemic
Allianz pro Schiene says the German transport industry is co-operating well together during the coronavirus outbreak and is creating stability. Now that the coronavirus outbreak has been going on for several weeks in Germany, the CEO of Allianz pro Schiene, Dirk Flege, was positive about the role of the rail industry
Metrolink Receives 10.7m USD CRISI Grant
California: The USDOT has awarded Metrolink 10.7 million USD (9.9 million euros) from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme. The funds will go towards passenger rail safety and speed improvement projects on the Burbank-Anaheim Rail Corridor, which is one of the busiest in Southern California. The works
UK Department for Transport Suspends Normal Franchise Agreements
The UK government says it will ensure ticket refunds and protect services for passengers by temporarily suspending normal franchise agreements and implementing emergency measures for the rail sector because of Covid-19. It is stepping in during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak to give certainty both on key services and for rail staff.
Rethinking the Mobility Culture of the Future
By: Anu Tuominen, Principal Scientist, D. Sc. (Tech.), Foresight for Sustainable Mobility, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. Anu Tuominen Climate change is clearly the largest of the contemporary challenges the transport sector is facing. Transport in considered as one of the ten main points in the ambitious European Green
Further International Travel Restrictions due to Coronavirus
Russia – Czech Republic – Poland Russian Railways has suspended international passenger services into Czech Republic via Poland. These measures became effective on 13 March 2020. The affected services include the Prague-Moscow services. Passengers who have already purchased tickets can cancel them free of charge. Latvia – Lithuania – Belarus – Ukraine Cabinet ministers
Coronavirus: International Rail Services with Czech Republic Stopped
Deutsche Bahn Services to Czech Republic On 12 March Deutsche Bahn announced that starting on 14 March it would stop its EC connection between Hamburg and Prague via Berlin and Dresden. Two of its international bus services into Czech Republic are also affected. OEBB Services to Czech Republic and Slovakia As a result of
European Commission Proposes 2021 as the European Year of Rail
Rail Is Sustainable In 2019 the Oxford Dictionaries word of the year was ‘climate emergency’ and with tireless campaigners such as Greta Thunberg keeping the issue rightfully in the public eye, using hashtags like #fridaysforfuture to organise and spread the message online. And rail must play a crucial part it how
UK Budget: What It Says about Rail
Manchester-Leeds Leg The current journey time between the two cities is 46–58 minutes. Once Northern Powerhouse Rail is implemented, this would be cut to 25 minutes. Frequency of hourly services will also go up by 50 percent, from four to six. A further leg of the project would connect Liverpool Lime Street
SBB Cuts Services to Italy
Starting on 1o March, both trains travelling from Zurich and Geneva to Venice via Milan halted in Milan. Today, 12 March, the SBB is cutting further connections between Switzerland and Milan. These trains will now only travel on the Swiss section to either Chiasso or Brig. Gotthard & Simplon Axes This affects three
Passenger Rail Services between Austria and Italy Suspended
OEBB long-distance services into Italy will now halt in Innsbruck or Villach. Night trains to/from Italy will start/stop in Villach. There will be no local passenger rail services crossing between Austria and Italy. OEBB says all passengers with tickets for travel dates between now and 3 April can get a