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May 4, 2020 | Main line

Belgium restores nearly all passenger services

FOLLOWING a decision on April 24 by Belgium’s National Security Council to ease coronavirus travel restrictions, SNCB and Infrabel have restored most passenger rail services with effect from May 4.

May 1, 2020 | Policy

EC eases red tape to support European transport revival

THE European Commission (EC) has adopted a package of measures designed to help the transport sector during the coronavirus pandemic recovery by removing administrative burdens and increasing flexibility.

May 1, 2020 | High-speed

Air France ordered to curb competition with rail in France

ONE of three conditions imposed on Air France in exchange for a €7bn coronavirus aid package is to stop competing with TGV services where rail offers a viable alternative.

April 29, 2020 | Policy

UITP calls for EU support for urban operators as restrictions ease

THE International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has sent an open letter to the European Union (EU) calling for support to ensure the survival of public transport in Europe as services resume.

April 28, 2020 | News

Operators start to resume services as Covid-19 travel restrictions ease

EUROPEAN governments are starting to ease restrictions put in place to slow the spread of Covid-19 enabling rail operators to reintroduce services.

April 27, 2020 | Europe

InnoTrans to take place on April 27-30 2021

MESSE Berlin has announced that InnoTrans will now be held on April 27-30 2021 following its announcement on April 22 that it would not be possible to stage the exhibition on September 22-25 due to coronavirus restrictions.

April 25, 2020 | Europe

IRJ In-brief - Coronavirus: CD partially resumes services; NS builds ventilator powerpacks; China donates face masks to MÁV

CZECH Republic: Czech Railways (CD), working with the Ministry of Transport, will partially resume operation of long-distance passenger services from April 26.

April 24, 2020 | High-speed

Covid-19 delays Avlo launch indefinitely

SPANISH national operator Renfe has deferred the launch of its low-cost high-speed Avlo service indefinitely.

April 24, 2020 | Financial

Czech Railways reportedly in talks over Leo Express acquisition

CZECH Railways (ČD) is reportedly in talks regarding a potential takeover of private open-access passenger operator and market rival Leo Express.

April 22, 2020 | Freight

SNCF Network sets up system to keep rail freight flowing

FRENCH infrastructure manager SNCF Network has set up an organisation to maintain rail freight services, in particular the transport of essential goods, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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