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Upper Crust owner SSP Group has launched a review of its struggling European rail business, sending shares sharply higher on Thursday. The FTSE 250 company, which operates outlets in railway stations and airports under brands including Caffè Ritazza, said it had begun a “wide-ranging review” with consultancy Alvarez & Marsal that would consider “all potential options” to address its underperformance. SSP, which also operates M&S Simply Food and Burger King franchises, has str

France has placed a significant new order for Avelia Horizon high-speed trains as part of a broader effort to modernise European rail travel and expand low-carbon transport options. The multi-billion-euro investment will introduce a new generation of double-deck, energy-efficient trains capable of operating at up to 320km/h, increasing capacity on key routes while reducing operating emissions. SNCF Voyageurs has agreed to purchase 30 additional Avelia Horizon trains from Fren

Comprehensive analysis prepared for European Parliament's Transport Committee outlined fragmented landscape of intermodal freight terminals across European Union, assessing over 900 facilities using AGORA and SGKV terminal maps data, highlighting disparities in location, capacity, equipment, and modal integration. Germany holds dominant position hosting approximately 25-30% of all terminals, with country's dense infrastructure and extensive rail access contrasting sharply wit

Italian railway construction company Salcef has agreed to acquire Pilbara Rail Maintenance, aiming to combine its global footprint, European technology and advanced methods with the Australian firm’s local railway construction and maintenance expertise, equipment and long-standing relationships. PRM will retain its name and continue to be headed by founder Chris Prior and his existing leadership team. "We’ve been working closely with Salcef for more than 12 months to transfor

France is making a bold move to revolutionise European travel by securing a groundbreaking order for Avelia Horizon high-speed trains, signaling a major leap forward in rail innovation. With a focus on boosting sustainability and connectivity, this multi-billion-euro investment is set to transform Europe’s rail network by introducing cutting-edge, energy-efficient double-deck trains capable of reaching speeds up to 320 km/h. The new fleet will enhance travel times, increase p

Department for Transport Operator Limited appointed Alex Hynes as Chief Executive on November 28, tasked with leading next phase in transition toward Great British Railways implementation. Hynes will oversee publicly owned train operating companies, coordinate with Network Rail, Department for Transport, and wider rail industry stakeholders during critical transformation period. Appointment follows political controversy surrounding High Speed 2 project, with West Midlands May

European Union Agency for Railways released multi-annual work programme for 2026-2028 period on November 27, establishing three equal strategic pillars designed to advance Single European Railway Area whilst supporting European Commission's broader political objectives for sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. Agency's Management Board adopted Single Programming Document on November 18, aligning framework with Commission priorities emphasising railway technology investm

Italian railway operations experienced significant disruption following commencement of 24-hour nationwide strike affecting Trenitalia, Italo, and regional operator Trenord services from 21:00 on November 27 through 21:00 on November 28. Multiple transport unions including USB, CUB, and Cobas coordinated industrial action protesting wage structures, working conditions, and proposed government budget measures for 2026. Medium-distance and long-distance trains faced widespread

On 26 November 2025, the rail sector across Belgium, and by extension several European corridors, was brought almost to a halt as a 72-hour national strike by country-wide unions reached its final day. Domestic services operated by SNCB ran at roughly 20% of normal capacity, with most inter-city and regional trains cancelled. The disruption cascaded across borders: key international services like Eurostar and Thalys saw drastically reduced schedules. Reports suggest only half

German federal government announced €106.5 billion railway infrastructure investment through 2029, exceeding total transport infrastructure expenditure from previous five-year period, with funding primarily targeting asset renovation and renewal. Investment forms component of €166 billion transport infrastructure package including €51.9 billion for roads and €7.6 billion for waterways, representing substantial increase from €102 billion allocated during 2020-2024 period. Fede

European Council and Parliament negotiators reached provisional agreement on November 19 to harmonise, simplify, and rationalise capacity management for trains across the EU's rail network, both within and across member states. The accord addresses longstanding coordination challenges that have hindered international rail operations, particularly affecting freight movements where approximately 50% of EU rail freight traffic crosses at least one border. The regulation updates

The European Parliament and Council achieved political agreement on 18 November establishing a new regulatory framework governing railway infrastructure capacity allocation across the European Union single railway area, enabling formal adoption by both institutions and entry into force twenty days following publication, according to European Commission transport directorate officials. The regulation, originally proposed by the Commission in July 2023 as component of the green