The Green Party criticizes the federal government for delaying the expansion of Hanover Central Station, which serves over 260,000 commuters daily, due to insufficient funding for additional tracks and platforms.
The Austrian federal government has approved ÖBB’s framework plan for 2027–2032, which includes EUR 19.5 billion in investments in rail.
Pro Bahn urges Berlin to establish fair competition guidelines as Italo prepares to enter the German rail market.
Germany and Poland are offering 30,000 free train passes to young people to promote cross-border travel and cultural exchange.
The German federal government aims to enhance 5G coverage along rail lines, with a Naumburg company potentially playing a key role in this initiative.
The Federal Ministry of Transportation, led by Minister Patrick Schnieder, is advocating for increased funding for new rail construction amid ongoing budget negotiations.
Poland's Ministry of Infrastructure initiates market consultations for inter-voivodship and international passenger rail services, paving the way for post-2030 rail liberalisation.
La Fabrique de la Cité appointed Camille Defard as its new Director of Studies on June 16, 2023, bringing expertise in energy policy and climate.
Seven rail industry bodies have proposed a European Railway Platform to represent market participants under new EU capacity management rules, coinciding with the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2026/1184.
Turkish manufacturer Bozankaya has been excluded from a tender for hybrid trains by Polish operator Koleje Dolnośląskie due to new EU rules.
The Czech Ministry of Transport has initiated a tender to select the operator for the Prague–České Budějovice passenger rail line.
The Alliance for Rail reports that more than 90 rail expansion and construction projects in Germany are at risk of stalling due to federal funding shortages, prompting calls for budget adjustments.
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