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August 28, 2025 | Infrastructure

Cost increases and safety concerns plague new Indian lines

Former Indian Railways chief engineer questions new line construction in difficult terrain in northeast India.

August 22, 2025 | Main line

Portuguese Trains sets new ridership record

Ridership exceeds 100 million in first half as Green Rail Pass boosts regional traffic by 133%.

August 20, 2025 | Passenger

Reducing personal data storage to defeat hackers and avoid costly legal action

While collecting personal details from passengers might seem harmless, or even desirable, the steady increase in data breaches could incur significant financial penalties for unsuspecting operators, as Thibault Serlet* explains.

August 14, 2025 | Policy

DB CEO resigns

Dr Richard Lutz will remain in post until a successor is appointed.

August 4, 2025 | Main line

Momentum builds for Mexico’s passenger railway revival

With construction of two projects underway and two more on the verge of starting, William Vantuono presents an update on Mexico’s National Railway Plan, which aims to restore passenger services on more than 3400km of main lines across the country.

August 1, 2025 | Policy

Vietnam and Britain seek closer ties

Two countries commit to greater collaboration on rail projects.

July 21, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Sixth British passenger operator returns to public ownership

Transfer comes with end of contract held by Trenitalia to operate c2c commuter services.

July 21, 2025 | Policy

Germany and Britain aim for direct rail link

German and British governments agree to set up joint taskforce to examine feasibility of direct rail services via the Channel Tunnel.

July 18, 2025 | High-speed

US government pulls plug on California high-speed funding

Commitment to complete first section of line by end of 2033 cannot be met, says FRA.

July 18, 2025 | Policy

Netherlands taken to European Court over Main Line concession

Referral to European Court of Justice over direct award to Netherlands Railways.

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