A surge in rolling stock procurement and infrastructure investment is required in Germany in the near future to meet growing demand for rail transport. However, doubts exist over the level of funding available for these projects.
A trial run of the first train in Russia to use new double-deck coaches was successfully carried out by Russian Railways' (RZD) Federal Passenger Company (FPC) subsidiary in Murmansk region on February 20.
FOLLOWING a difficult winter on Britain's railway network where flooding and more recently snow and ice have had a major impact on service punctuality, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) says that infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) must improve the resilience of Britain's railways.
FRENCH National Railways (SNCF) says turnover increased by 3% last year thanks mainly to growth in passenger income and the infrastructure maintenance it carries out on behalf of French Rail Network (RFF).
HS2 Ltd, the company developing the high-speed line between London, Birmingham and northern England, has awarded the first contracts for planning services for the second phase of the route.
PORTUGUESE Trains (CP) ended 2012 with a loss of €222.5m, an improvement of 23% over the previous year, thanks largely to the improved operating performance of the company and its subsidiaries, which have reduced their losses.
POLISH State Railways (PKP) subsidiary PKP Cargo has become the latest potential buyer to be linked with ZSSK Cargo as the Slovak government continues its search for a strategic partner for the ailing Slovakian state-owned railfreight operator.
NIEDERBARNIMER Railway (NEB) has been awarded two concessions for the operation of diesel regional rail services by Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB).
BUDAPEST Transport Centre (BKK), which is responsible for managing and developing the Hungarian capital's transport network, has called for tenders for the purchase of 37 low-floor LRVs of two types, with a option for a further 87 vehicles.
VEOLIA Transdev has announced plans to sell its Dutch subsidiary Veolia Transport Netherlands as part of parent company Veolia Environment's gradual withdrawal from the transport sector.
