Management

Passenger Rail

German long-distance rail sets new delay record

Germany’s long-distance rail services reached a historic low in punctuality in 2025. According to figures reported by BILD, only 60.1% of Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance trains arrived on time, marking the weakest annual result on record.

Karel Novak January 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Insights

Single Wagonload in Europe: Time for Structural Reform (opinion)

Why subsidies alone cannot save European rail freight's backbone — and what the American short line model teaches us.

Lubomir Cech January 5, 2026 · 32 min read

Business

ÖBB confirms CEO, head of Rail Cargo Group steps down

The supervisory board of ÖBB-Holding AG decided on several senior management appointments at its meeting on 11 December 2025 in Vienna, affecting the holding company and multiple subsidiaries.

Lubomir Cech December 12, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

RAILPOOL Polska with a new Managing Director

The change comes at a time when operators across the freight sector face operational and market-driven pressure.

Lubomir Cech December 9, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

DB InfraGO cuts board to six divisions

The supervisory board of DB InfraGO has approved a major restructuring of the organisation from 1 January 2026, reducing the number of board divisions from eight to six. Several new executives have been appointed to lead key infrastructure and station-related portfolios.

Karel Novak December 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

ČD Cargo strengthens its commercial division

ČD Cargo has appointed Jiří Horáček as its new Director of Sales, reinforcing its commercial team as part of ongoing restructuring.

Karel Novak November 21, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

SBB Cargo International will get a new CEO in 2026

Marcel Theis, currently Chief Operating Officer and long-time deputy to Flore, has been appointed to take over the CEO role on 1 January 2026.

Lubomir Cech November 19, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Leadership change at GYSEV CARGO: András Riegler to succeed János Boda as CEO

The Board of Directors of GYSEV has appointed András Riegler as the new CEO of GYSEV CARGO, effective from 8 November 2025. He replaces János Boda, who is leaving the position after nearly four decades at the company.

Lubomir Cech November 7, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

New CEO at Nordic Re-Finance: Thorsten Priebe

He replaces Sven Engquist, who will remain with the company in the role of Chairman of the Board.

Lubomir Cech November 4, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

Jean Castex appointed CEO of SNCF for four-year term

His appointment was formalised by presidential decree on 29 October 2025, after receiving approval from the relevant parliamentary committees and the board of directors of the Group.

Lubomir Cech November 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Bernhard Osburg will become the new CEO of DB Cargo

Deutsche Bahn is preparing to appoint Bernhard Osburg, the former CEO of Thyssenkrupp’s steel division, as the new head of its freight subsidiary DB Cargo.

Lubomir Cech October 28, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

Northrail expands to Poland and eastern Europe

The decision follows increasing demand in the region for modern and efficient rolling stock solutions.

Lubomir Cech October 24, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

DB to remove cargo chief Nikutta

Deutsche Bahn will remove DB Cargo chief Sigrid Nikutta at the end of the month, according to reporting by Der Spiegel.

Karel Novak October 22, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group launches operations in Belgium

First RCG freight train arrives in Zeebrugge under its own traction following new safety certification.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Evelyn Palla Reboots DB Communications

A new chapter for Deutsche Bahn has begun, with CEO Evelyn Palla at the helm. She has revamped the company's communication and marketing leadership to align with her ambitious reform agenda.

Karel Novak October 15, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Alstom names Martin Sion as next CEO, taking over in April 2026

The appointment follows a selection process led by Alstom’s Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Lubomir Cech October 13, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

CEO resignation at ČD Cargo

Tomáš Tóth has resigned from his positions as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of ČD Cargo.

Karel Novak October 7, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Ansett Logistics: 20 years of rail freight built on partnerships and fleet investments

An interview with Nicolae Alexandru, CEO of Ansett Logistics on how the company grew since 2005 into a European rail freight player.

Lubomir Cech October 1, 2025 · 10 min read

Business

Leadership change at CSX: Steve Angel appointed CEO, Hinrichs steps down

The company confirmed that its operating performance remains stable and continues to target full-year volume growth.

Lubomir Cech September 30, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

ČD Group posts €18m profit in H1 2025

České dráhy (ČD) reported a group profit in the first half of 2025. But freight arm ČD Cargo continued to struggle with heavy losses.

Karel Novak September 29, 2025 · 2 min read