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Russian Railways Passenger Numbers Up in June 2021
July 5, 2021
Russian Railway transported 96.3 million passengers in June 2021, 60% more than during the same month of the previous year.
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New 36+3 Sightseeing Train Launches in Japan
April 25, 2021
Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) unveiled a brand new “36+3” luxury sightseeing train that takes passengers across all seven prefectures in the Kyushu region of Japan.
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SBB Orders 60 Double-Deck Trains
April 21, 2021
SBB is ordering a further 60 InterRegio double-deck trains from Stadler for approximately CHF 1.3 billion.
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EC Fines 3 EU Railway Companies €48 Million
April 21, 2021
The European Commission has fined three European railway companies a total of €48 million for breaching EU antitrust rules.
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Coronavirus Pandemic Hit SBB Very Hard
March 16, 2021
After a good start to 2020, the coronavirus pandemic hit SBB very hard. SBB revealed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and what has changed today.
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SBB Expects Demand for Travel with Bikes
March 1, 2021
There has been a sharp increase in demand for travelling with bikes and holidays in Switzerland due to the coronavirus crisis.
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European Railways Lost € 26 Billion in 2020
January 30, 2021
Despite heavy losses in revenue, railways continue to do their utmost to keep essential freight and passenger services running, while protecting their customers and staff ...
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Eurostar Near Collapse, Needs Help from France – UK
January 25, 2021
Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, could collapse in the next few months due to the drop in passenger numbers ...
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2021 is the European Year of Rail
January 4, 2021
Friday, 1 January 2021, marked the beginning of the European Year of Rail. The European Year of Rail is an initiative of the European Commission.
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LVCVA Acquires Assets of the Las Vegas Monorail Company
December 11, 2020
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) closed on its transaction to acquire the assets of the Las Vegas Monorail Company, preserving an important transportation ...
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Thailand to Launch Largest Railway Station in Southeast Asia
November 9, 2020
Thailand plans to launch the Bang Sue Grand Station, its mega infrastructure project in 2021 that will not only help ease Bangkok’s traffic congestion but also support the country’s role ...
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Global Domestic Tourism to Boom Rail Travel Post COVID-19
October 28, 2020
Going into 2021 and still with no global vaccine available, many travelers are likely to holiday closer to home rather than risk venturing to international ...
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Deutsche Bahn and SBB Expand Rail Services Between Germany and Switzerland
October 19, 2020
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SBB are to further expand international passenger services between Germany and Switzerland over the medium term.
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Amtrak Offers Buy One Get One Free
September 21, 2020
Amtrak customers can now take advantage of its Buy One Get One Free sale on all Acela and Northeast Regional (NER) trains throughout the Northeast ...
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Amtrak Launches New Discounted Multi-Ride Fares
September 20, 2020
Amtrak multi-ride travelers can now save up to 40 percent on the cost of their monthly tickets and 50 percent for 10-ride tickets on all Northeast ...
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SBB and ÖBB to Expand Night Train Services in Europe
September 15, 2020
SBB and ÖBB are seeking to scale up the existing night train services in Europe from six to ten lines.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Enhanced Protocols to Maintain A Safe Environment
August 27, 2020
The Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® travels along a 351-mile route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, announced enhanced protocols to maintain ...
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New Airtrain Between Geneva’s Cornavin and Zurich Airport
August 21, 2020
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) started a new ‘Airtrain’ rail service between Geneva’s Cornavin central station and Zurich Airport.
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The Vietage Introduces Idyllic Luxury Train Journeys
May 14, 2020
On track for departure on Wednesday 1st July 2020, The Vietage will take guests on a journey through the Vietnamese countryside linking Da Nang and ...
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European Commission Approves Project to Improve Railway Connections in Sicily
April 24, 2020
The European Commission has approved an investment of almost €177 million from the European Regional Development Fund to double a section of railway line between ...
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