Spain’s rail system struggles despite billions in EU funding
Billions in EU funds haven’t stopped mounting criticism of Spain’s troubled rail network.
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Spain: cable theft that caused rail chaos was ‘act of sabotage’, says minister
Signalling cable taken from four locations, delaying high-speed services between Madrid and Seville, week after massive power cutSpain’s transport minister has said the country’s rail network suffered “an act of serious sabotage” after vital signalling…
The US cavalry isn’t coming: How Europe moves its armies without American assistance
Europe has built its war-fighting plans on speeding American reinforcements to the front lines. The prospect of that not happening is throwing military mobility plans into disarray.
A train from the UK to Italy? We’ve heard that one before, but I’m on board | Jonn Elledge
It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anywayBetween environmental breakdown, economic crisis and Donald Trump, it often feels like there’s precious little reason …
Wanted: An early-warning system for the end of the world
Some experts believe we could hit catastrophic climate ‘tipping points’ in a matter of years. The U.K. government, with a bit of help from Dominic Cummings, is trying to prepare.
Brexit Britain looks to Europe to help fix its railways
With money tight, ministers are looking for novel ways to finance new trains. The solution might lie across the channel.
Far-right Jordan Bardella’s book publisher sues, alleging ad campaign was censored
The 29-year-old National Rally leader’s book hits shelves on Saturday.
‘Explosion’ sparks evacuation on train carrying MEPs
Official asks European Parliament staff to “stay calm.”
Creating a Single European Rail Area – we have the vision, now it’s about implementation, says Travaini [Advocacy Lab Content]
InnoTrans 2024, Europe’s leading trade fair for transport technology, was held in Berlin at the end of September. Euractiv spoke with Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director of EU-Rail, about his goal of creating a Single European Rail Area.