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September 3, 2021 | Analysis

Eurostar's journey through the pandemic

The pandemic has had a massive impact on Eurostar, perhaps more so than any other operator. Its very future has been called into question, while politicians seemed to wash their hands of the problem. As service levels begin to increase Richard Clinnick looks back over a turbulent 18 months for the operator.

August 26, 2021 | Fleet

IRJ In-Brief - Fleet: Approval for first expanded Desiro Mainline fleet; M7bmx begins operation in Belgium; electric locomotives for Lithuania

Modernisation of Hamburg Hochbahn locomotives planned, while heavily-delayed British EMUs are now in service.

June 11, 2021 | Infrastructure

First electric trains launched on Mol - Hamont line in Belgium

Around 90% of Belgium’s railways are now fully electrified.

May 6, 2021 | Europe

Getting overnight travel back on track

After going out of fashion in Europe in the mid-2010s, night trains have made a stunning return to favour. David Burroughs looks at the market trends behind this change, and how this could benefit passengers in the post-pandemic era.

April 20, 2021 | Freight

DB, SNCB and ÖBB fined by EC for cross-border rail freight cartel

EC says decision sends “clear signal” that collusive behaviour is not acceptable.

December 21, 2020 | Fleet

SNCB orders 204 double-deck coaches

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) has exercised an option for 204 additional double-deck M7 coaches worth €445m from a consortium of Alstom and Bombardier, under a framework agreement signed in December 2015.

December 12, 2020 | Main line

European timetable changes announced: Part 1

EUROPEAN operators Belgian National Railways (SNCB), German Rail (DB) and Renfe have announced new timetable changes due to come into effect from December 13.

December 9, 2020 | Infrastructure

Infrabel and SNCB to open Mechelen rail bypass

BELGIAN infrastructure manager Infrabel and state-owned operator Belgian National Railways (SNCB) have announced the completion of work on the 3.2km Mechelen rail bypass, which will open to traffic on December 14.

October 2, 2020 | Financial

SNCB set to receive 10-year direct award contract from new Belgian government

THE new Belgian government, formed following more than 500 days of negotiations, has outlined plans to award Belgian National Railways (SNCB) exclusive access to operate public passenger services on the rail network for the next 10 years.

September 6, 2020 | Locomotives

Alstom to supply on-board signalling equipment for Infrabel locomotives

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) has awarded Alstom a contract to supply and commission TBL1+ and ETCS level 1 & 2 signalling equipment on 23 type HLD77 locomotives belonging to infrastructure manager Infrabel.

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