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Keith Fender

January 11, 2024 | Infrastructure

German-Polish cross-border electrification proceeds

A 1km section of line from the Polish border to the German town of Görlitz will be energised at 3kV dc.

January 10, 2024 | Passenger

Europe’s passenger market enters dynamic new phase

With public service obligation (PSO) contracts no longer the subject of direct awards, open access is thriving in Europe, as Keith Fender reports.

January 9, 2024 | Freight

DB secures planning approval for first section of new trunk freight line

A new 90km dedicated freight line will be built.

December 27, 2023 | Analysis

Spanish HS competition drives passenger numbers up by a third

Fares have also fallen since the start of competition on several high-speed routes.

December 20, 2023 | Europe

DB starts sale process for logistics arm DB Schenker

DB to divest its huge logistics subsidiary to refocus on improving the performance of the rail network.

December 18, 2023 | Fleet

DB launches tender for next generation of ICE

The new fleet will set new standards for passenger comfort with new interior concepts, DB says.

December 16, 2023 | North America

Suburban rail line planned for Monterrey

The new 75km east-west line serving the northeastern Mexican city will have 26 stations.

December 15, 2023 | Fleet

New BEMUs taken out of service in northern Germany

The Stadler Flirt Akku trains entered service with Erixx Holstein in October.

December 12, 2023 | Main line

ÖBB expands Nightjet network in new European timetable

New rolling stock and overnight services are highlights of the annual European timetable change, which took place on December 10.

November 30, 2023 | Infrastructure

Tender launched for German main line electrification planning

Electrification of one of Germany’s few remaining diesel-operated main lines is moving forward.

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