Sidenor Acquires Stake in Talgo, Securing Spanish Rail Technology
The Basque consortium led by Sidenor acquired a 29.76% stake in Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer, for €183 million, securing a strategic asset with adaptable track technology amid geopolitical interests and production capacity concerns.
Sidenor Acquires Stake in Talgo, Securing Spanish Rail Technology
The Basque consortium led by Sidenor acquired a 29.76% stake in Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer, for €183 million, securing a strategic asset with adaptable track technology amid geopolitical interests and production capacity concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Trenitalia Tops European Rail Operator Ranking Amid Calls for Service Improvements
A Transport & Environment report ranks Trenitalia as Europe's top rail operator, highlighting the importance of affordability and reliability, while recommending EU regulations to improve cross-border booking and punctuality.
Trenitalia Tops European Rail Operator Ranking Amid Calls for Service Improvements
A Transport & Environment report ranks Trenitalia as Europe's top rail operator, highlighting the importance of affordability and reliability, while recommending EU regulations to improve cross-border booking and punctuality.
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24% Bias Score
Eurostar Ranked Europe's Worst Rail Service in New Report
A Transport & Environment report ranked Eurostar as Europe's worst-performing rail service due to high ticket prices (nearly double the average) and low punctuality (below 80%), while Trenitalia topped the list, highlighting the impact of competition and infrastructure investment.
Eurostar Ranked Europe's Worst Rail Service in New Report
A Transport & Environment report ranked Eurostar as Europe's worst-performing rail service due to high ticket prices (nearly double the average) and low punctuality (below 80%), while Trenitalia topped the list, highlighting the impact of competition and infrastructure investment.
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56% Bias Score
Global Rail Expansion: Increased Capacity, Senior-Friendly Trains, and Luxury Travel
International train travel is expanding with projects like London St. Pancras increasing capacity to 5,000 passengers per hour, China launching senior-friendly trains, and Saudi Arabia unveiling a luxury train in 2026. These initiatives aim to improve travel experiences, accessibility, and economic ...
Global Rail Expansion: Increased Capacity, Senior-Friendly Trains, and Luxury Travel
International train travel is expanding with projects like London St. Pancras increasing capacity to 5,000 passengers per hour, China launching senior-friendly trains, and Saudi Arabia unveiling a luxury train in 2026. These initiatives aim to improve travel experiences, accessibility, and economic ...
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28% Bias Score
NS Improves Train Service Despite Poor European Ranking
NS implemented its largest timetable change in years, adding 1600 weekly trains, improving frequency on popular routes, but a recent report ranks NS poorly against European counterparts on price, passenger experience and affordable fares.
NS Improves Train Service Despite Poor European Ranking
NS implemented its largest timetable change in years, adding 1600 weekly trains, improving frequency on popular routes, but a recent report ranks NS poorly against European counterparts on price, passenger experience and affordable fares.
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40% Bias Score