Keywords: Rail Transport


French railways boss urges vulnerable passengers to avoid trains during heatwave

French rail operator SNCF has advised vulnerable passengers to avoid train travel as an intense heatwave continues to affect large parts of the country, raising concerns over transport safety and infrastructure reliability. The warning comes as extreme temperatures place significant strain on the national......

Ukraine's proposed rail freight tariff increase raises concerns for steel industry and employment

A proposal to significantly increase rail freight tariffs in Ukraine has sparked concerns among industrial leaders, who warn that the measure could further weaken the country's steel sector and threaten thousands of jobs during an already difficult economic period. Ukraine's state railway operator,......

ONCF carries nearly two million passengers during eid travel surge

The national railway operator transported close to two million passengers during the Eid travel period as mobility demand surged across Morocco. The operation covered the peak holiday window and aimed to maintain service continuity across major rail corridors. Between 20 May and 7 June, the railway......

Trainline faces pressure from UK policy changes and geopolitical tensions

British rail ticketing platform Trainline has warned of growing pressure on its business due to recent policy changes in the United Kingdom and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The company forecasts net ticket sales between £6.2 billion and £6.45 billion by 2027, slightly......

New direct rail link to connect Sweden and Norway this summer

A new cross-border rail connection will link Sweden and Norway starting this summer, offering travelers a direct and environmentally friendly alternative between major Scandinavian cities. Swedish private rail operator Snälltåget announced that it will launch a daily direct service on 15......

Three suspects arrested in Germany over cable theft disrupting rail traffic

German authorities have arrested three suspects in the central state of Thuringia following a disruption to rail traffic caused by the theft of railway cables, police said on Sunday. According to the federal police, the incident was detected near a level crossing, where irregularities on the railway......

ONCF: Train traffic restored after incident on Marrakech–Sidi Bou Othmane line

Train services on Morocco’s southern rail corridor were temporarily disrupted early Sunday following an incident affecting the electrical supply system between Marrakech and Sidi Bou Othmane, according to the National Railways Office (ONCF). The disruption occurred around dawn after damage was......

AFCON 2025: 30% discounts and extra trains as ONCF unveils special transport plan

Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) has announced a comprehensive special transport plan to support the Africa Cup of Nations TotalEnergies Morocco 2025. As the official sponsor of the tournament, ONCF aims to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient travel for the thousands of supporters expected......

Inclusive Mobility: ONCF introduces discount card for people with disabilities

In a significant step toward promoting inclusive mobility in Morocco, the National Railways Office (ONCF) has launched a new 50% discount card designed for people with disabilities. The initiative, presented in Salé during a ceremony attended by several government and institutional representatives,......