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March 23, 2026 | Policy

European Commission adopts new state aid rules

New instruments replace 2008 guidelines on state aid for passenger and freight operators.

March 13, 2026 | Policy

Belgium and Netherlands seek to improve cross-border connections

Agreement between two governments seeks to coordinate future investment and identifies lines and services that might be improved.

March 5, 2026 | Policy

CER endorses Europe’s new ports strategy

EC strategy seeks more investment to increase capacity for rail freight at European ports.

March 2, 2026 | Europe

Europe gets set to make rail ticketing simpler

New legislation proposed by the European Commission (EC) to address inadequacies in ticket retailing and distribution is expected to begin its journey through the European Parliament shortly. Kevin Smith attended a recent ticketing debate hosted by AllRail in Brussels.

February 27, 2026 | Infrastructure

Wales publishes £14bn rail plan

Initial pipeline of 43 projects requires regular long-term funding.

February 26, 2026 | Infrastructure

Work resumes on Hudson Tunnel Project

Legal action by states of New York and New Jersey secures release of $US 235m in federal funding.

February 25, 2026 | Financial

Argentina extends railway emergency

Additional funding is being made available to improve safety on the national network.

February 24, 2026 | Policy

Industry groups call for increased transport funding in EU budget

Proposals include increasing Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding in 2028-2034 to €100bn.

February 23, 2026 | Policy

DB to supply staff with bodycams after conductor killed

Safety summit convened by German operator agrees action plan on safety measures.

February 18, 2026 | Main line

Bulgaria awards first private passenger service contracts

Ivkoni Express to take over operation of passenger services in two regions from December 2026.

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