European Commission blocks Alstom-Siemens merger
The European Commission has decided to prohibit the proposed merger of two technology giants – Siemens Mobility and Alstom. The decision means that two companies…
New concessions for Alstom-Siemens merger
The discussions over the merger of Alstom and Siemens are escalated by the new concessions proposed by both companies. While EU competition authorities are reviewing…
European Commission: Merger of Alstom and Siemens may reduce competition
The European Commission is concerned that the merger of Alstom and Siemens may reduce competition in the supply of several types of trains and signaling…
New milestone in Siemens-Alstom merger
The French Ministry for the Economy and Finance (MINEFI) has granted German industrial group Siemens foreign investment clearance for the purpose of its merger with…
SBB Cargo delivers a kind helping hand to families
Swiss rail freight carrier SBB Cargo has teamed up with international aid agency Adra to deliver a very different kind of cargo this festive season.…
‘Common understanding of cyber security is necessary in the railway industry’
Digitalisation is truly a mega trend, but not many people are talking about cyber security. It is the most crucial step in the entire process…
Vectron MS-locomotive enters Dutch railway
The Vectron MS-locomotive of Siemens has officially been permitted to operate on the Dutch railway network. The permission was granted by the Human Environment and…
Siemens and Alstom confirm merger
German industrial group Siemens and French rival Alstom confirmed to merge their rail operations last week. The joint venture is to be named Siemens Alstom.…
Siemens and Alstom discuss merger railway business
Siemens and Alstom are discussing a merger of their railway businesses. Siemens has been in similar talks with Bombardier since July, but is now considering…
LKAB signs haulage contract with Hector Rail
The Swedish mining company LKAB has signed a new haulage contract with freight logistics supplier Hector Rail for the period of five years. The contract…
Master agreement DB Cargo and Siemens for 100 rail freight locomotives
Deutsche Bahn is banking on growth in rail freight transport and is purchasing 60 Vectron multi-current locomotives from Siemens. The locomotives, which can be used…
DB Cargo and Siemens sign to deliver digital programme
German rail freight heavyweight DB Cargo has signed a deal with Siemens to help ensure it delivers on its ambitious locomotive fleet digitalisation programme. The…