COVID-19: Rail industry latest news and analysis

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As the rail sector continues to combat new daily challenges during the global coronavirus pandemic, Global Railway Review’s COVID-19 hub collates the latest news and views from operators, authorities and associations from around the world. Find out how the pandemic is affecting passengers, operations, revenue generation and more with our live feed, news, articles and live briefing sessions.

Live updates

What measures are operators, authorities and associations taking in response to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak? We keep you updated with the latest information.

Live briefings

Live briefing

COVID-19: Live industry briefing – the impact on high-speed rail

28 May 2020, 2:00pm (BST)

Live briefing

COVID-19: Live industry briefing with Fran?ois Davenne and Marc Guigon

Watch On-Demand

Latest news

Infrabel to implement artificial intelligence solution in COVID-19 fight

news

Articles

COVID-19: Considerations for rolling stock lessors

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Events

Global Railway Review Virtual Summit 2020

Event

Global Railway Review Virtual Industry Summit 2020

29 - 30 July 2020

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