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Robert Preston

March 6, 2024 | Financial

EC approves MSC taking 50% stake in Italo-NTV

No competition issues raised by transaction, says European Commission.

March 5, 2024 | Technology

Britain takes leap towards smart ticketing

Unicard’s cloud-based back office system will support the Rail Delivery Group’s Smart Ticketing Hub programme.

March 5, 2024 | Policy

CER raises concerns over European capacity management regulation

Excessive secondary legislation and future role of ERA are among its concerns.

March 4, 2024 | Europe

Siemens Mobility builds new £100m signalling factory in Britain

The new manufacturing and research and development centre at Chippenham will be operational by 2026.

March 4, 2024 | Analysis

Making the most of Europe’s rail capacity

The European Parliament is currently considering a proposed regulation on rail infrastructure capacity that aims to eliminate differences in national practice and make better use of existing capacity, particularly for cross-border freight. Robert Preston reports from Brussels.

March 1, 2024 | Financial

Passenger numbers grow but net profits tumble for SNCF in 2023

Group turnover of €41.8bn driven by 10.4% year-on-year increase at SNCF Voyageurs.

February 28, 2024 | Metros

Madrid Metro Line 3 extension now 65% complete

Extended Line 3 will provide second connection between MetroSur and city centre.

February 26, 2024 | Metros

Madrid Metro to automate lines 6 and 8

Line 6 is the busiest in the Spanish capital and carried 110 million passengers in 2023.

February 26, 2024 | Signalling

ETCS Level 2 overlay installed on Britain’s East Coast Main Line

An 18km section from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin has been equipped under Network Rail’s East Coast Digital Programme.

February 23, 2024 | Fleet

SNCB M7 coach provides independent access for all

Accessibility enhancements enable passengers with reduced mobility to travel unassisted.

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