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Robert Preston

October 12, 2022 | Policy

British regulator refutes Eurostar CEO on HS1 access charges

ORR says comments on its role were misleading.

October 11, 2022 | Financial

Werner Gatzer succeeds Michael Odenwald as DB chairman

Gatzer is longest-serving state secretary in German government.

October 11, 2022 | Policy

First steps towards creating a simpler and better railway

Britain has embarked on the biggest restructuring of its national railway for 30 years, which will see Great British Railways created to reunite control of infrastructure and train operations and provide a single guiding mind for the sector. Michael Clark of the GBR Transition Team spoke to Robert Preston about the work in progress.

October 11, 2022 | Policy

Wouter Koolmees is new NS CEO

Appointment is effective from November 1.

October 10, 2022 | Financial

Spanish budget extends free rail travel to end of 2023

Transport ministry to receive €21.3bn in total next year.

October 10, 2022 | Main line

Caledonian Sleeper franchise ends early

Serco’s proposals did not represent value for money, says government.

October 6, 2022 | Policy

EC warns Netherlands over NS direct award

Award without market testing risks breaching EU law.

October 6, 2022 | Fleet

Agreement signed for Mireo Plus H trials in Bavaria

Hydrogen-powered train to be tested next year.

October 5, 2022 | Metros

Work starts on Metro Manila Subway

First section expected to open in 2025.

September 30, 2022 | Main line

Renfe eyes British market as partner to open-access operator

Spanish national operator would partner Grand Union.

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