ALLRAIL, the Alliance of Passenger Rail New Entrants
@allrail.bsky.social
Alliance of Rail New Entrants, the non-profit passenger rail association calling for faster market opening.
www.allrail.eu
www.allrail.eu
📢 New Position Paper on Military Mobility 📢
Europe invests billions in defence readiness. But without independent operators, dual-use rail stays underused & exposed. Our new position paper “Military Mobility: No Operator Left Behind” shows why all operators are vital for resilience on rails.
Europe invests billions in defence readiness. But without independent operators, dual-use rail stays underused & exposed. Our new position paper “Military Mobility: No Operator Left Behind” shows why all operators are vital for resilience on rails.
September 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📢 New Position Paper on Military Mobility 📢
Europe invests billions in defence readiness. But without independent operators, dual-use rail stays underused & exposed. Our new position paper “Military Mobility: No Operator Left Behind” shows why all operators are vital for resilience on rails.
Europe invests billions in defence readiness. But without independent operators, dual-use rail stays underused & exposed. Our new position paper “Military Mobility: No Operator Left Behind” shows why all operators are vital for resilience on rails.
𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 |Since Jan 25, our member Arenaways has been operating the Cuneo-Saluzzo-Savigliano rail service. General manager Matteo Arena shares his views on the benefits of competition in passenger rail, focusing on service quality, insisted on the need of having a level playing field for all operators.
July 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM
𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 |Since Jan 25, our member Arenaways has been operating the Cuneo-Saluzzo-Savigliano rail service. General manager Matteo Arena shares his views on the benefits of competition in passenger rail, focusing on service quality, insisted on the need of having a level playing field for all operators.
Today, we were delighted to welcome Marco Andersson - from our member night #train operator #Snälltåget - to our Brussels office.
We had a great exchange on the latest developments in passenger #rail in both Scandinavia and at EU level 🤝
#transport #crossborder #travel #eu #europe #NightTrains
We had a great exchange on the latest developments in passenger #rail in both Scandinavia and at EU level 🤝
#transport #crossborder #travel #eu #europe #NightTrains
July 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Today, we were delighted to welcome Marco Andersson - from our member night #train operator #Snälltåget - to our Brussels office.
We had a great exchange on the latest developments in passenger #rail in both Scandinavia and at EU level 🤝
#transport #crossborder #travel #eu #europe #NightTrains
We had a great exchange on the latest developments in passenger #rail in both Scandinavia and at EU level 🤝
#transport #crossborder #travel #eu #europe #NightTrains
Benelux | At a cross-border rail workshop in Brussels, our colleague Arthur Kamminga made the case for fair regulation and lower track access charges. He highlighted how open markets and smart infrastructure investment can boost international rail, without relying on costly PSOs.
June 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Benelux | At a cross-border rail workshop in Brussels, our colleague Arthur Kamminga made the case for fair regulation and lower track access charges. He highlighted how open markets and smart infrastructure investment can boost international rail, without relying on costly PSOs.
During the week of 2 June, ALLRAIL President Elmer van Buuren spoke at the Integrated Ticketing debate during the #IRS13 event in Vienna. The International Railway Summit brings together leading rail buyers and technical experts from around the world.👇
June 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
During the week of 2 June, ALLRAIL President Elmer van Buuren spoke at the Integrated Ticketing debate during the #IRS13 event in Vienna. The International Railway Summit brings together leading rail buyers and technical experts from around the world.👇
France | Félicitations à Laurent Mazille, Directeur des Affaires Publiques chez notre membre Transdev, qui a reçu les insignes de chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite au Sénat. Notre Secrétaire Général Nick Brooks était honoré d’assister à cette belle cérémonie à Paris.
June 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
France | Félicitations à Laurent Mazille, Directeur des Affaires Publiques chez notre membre Transdev, qui a reçu les insignes de chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite au Sénat. Notre Secrétaire Général Nick Brooks était honoré d’assister à cette belle cérémonie à Paris.
During the week of 26 May, ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks visited our member Trip.com Group at its HQ in Shanghai, 🇨🇳.
Among others, he met with Commercial Director for International Rail Alvaro Ungurean (also a member of ALLRAIL's board) to discuss the latest developments in rail policy.
Among others, he met with Commercial Director for International Rail Alvaro Ungurean (also a member of ALLRAIL's board) to discuss the latest developments in rail policy.
June 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
During the week of 26 May, ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks visited our member Trip.com Group at its HQ in Shanghai, 🇨🇳.
Among others, he met with Commercial Director for International Rail Alvaro Ungurean (also a member of ALLRAIL's board) to discuss the latest developments in rail policy.
Among others, he met with Commercial Director for International Rail Alvaro Ungurean (also a member of ALLRAIL's board) to discuss the latest developments in rail policy.
China | During the week of 26 May, ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks joined other key European rail players, including Italo, SNCF Voyageurs, Deutsche Bahn, and LNER, at the #Envision2025 Global Conference in Shanghai.
We took part in the Train Ticketing workstream.
We took part in the Train Ticketing workstream.
June 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
China | During the week of 26 May, ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks joined other key European rail players, including Italo, SNCF Voyageurs, Deutsche Bahn, and LNER, at the #Envision2025 Global Conference in Shanghai.
We took part in the Train Ticketing workstream.
We took part in the Train Ticketing workstream.
📢 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 📢 | ALLRAIL's General Assembly has elected yesterday to its Board of Directors:
- David Lissek (FlixTrain), replacing his colleague Michael Mittag (thank you!)
- Dominic Booth (Transport UK Group)
- Matthew Labuda (Angel Trains)
- David Statham (First Rail).
- David Lissek (FlixTrain), replacing his colleague Michael Mittag (thank you!)
- Dominic Booth (Transport UK Group)
- Matthew Labuda (Angel Trains)
- David Statham (First Rail).
June 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
📢 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 📢 | ALLRAIL's General Assembly has elected yesterday to its Board of Directors:
- David Lissek (FlixTrain), replacing his colleague Michael Mittag (thank you!)
- Dominic Booth (Transport UK Group)
- Matthew Labuda (Angel Trains)
- David Statham (First Rail).
- David Lissek (FlixTrain), replacing his colleague Michael Mittag (thank you!)
- Dominic Booth (Transport UK Group)
- Matthew Labuda (Angel Trains)
- David Statham (First Rail).
📢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 📢 | New #EU-UK Deal: It’s Time to Remove the Trade Barriers in #Rail
As the UK & the EU met in London for a high-profile summit to reset their relationship, one sector stands out where closer alignment would bring immediate, tangible benefits: Rail.
www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/n...
As the UK & the EU met in London for a high-profile summit to reset their relationship, one sector stands out where closer alignment would bring immediate, tangible benefits: Rail.
www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/n...
May 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
📢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 📢 | New #EU-UK Deal: It’s Time to Remove the Trade Barriers in #Rail
As the UK & the EU met in London for a high-profile summit to reset their relationship, one sector stands out where closer alignment would bring immediate, tangible benefits: Rail.
www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/n...
As the UK & the EU met in London for a high-profile summit to reset their relationship, one sector stands out where closer alignment would bring immediate, tangible benefits: Rail.
www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/n...
Yesterday at the @europarl.europa.eu, ALLRAIL’s Katharina Dekeyser & Aurélie Csizmazia joined a breakfast debate hosted by #Transdev ’s #TheMobilitySphere.
The takeaway? 👉 No green transition without social cohesion, and no cohesion without inclusive #mobility.
@transdev.bsky.social
The takeaway? 👉 No green transition without social cohesion, and no cohesion without inclusive #mobility.
@transdev.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Yesterday at the @europarl.europa.eu, ALLRAIL’s Katharina Dekeyser & Aurélie Csizmazia joined a breakfast debate hosted by #Transdev ’s #TheMobilitySphere.
The takeaway? 👉 No green transition without social cohesion, and no cohesion without inclusive #mobility.
@transdev.bsky.social
The takeaway? 👉 No green transition without social cohesion, and no cohesion without inclusive #mobility.
@transdev.bsky.social
Tunnel sous la Manche | Les tarifs du train à grande vitesse sont élevés, et Eurostar ne dessert plus les gares intermédiaires.
Pour voyager d'Ashford, au Royaume-Uni, à Lille, en France, cette semaine, il n'y avait qu'une seule option : LeShuttle d'Eurotunnel/Getlink.
Pour voyager d'Ashford, au Royaume-Uni, à Lille, en France, cette semaine, il n'y avait qu'une seule option : LeShuttle d'Eurotunnel/Getlink.
May 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tunnel sous la Manche | Les tarifs du train à grande vitesse sont élevés, et Eurostar ne dessert plus les gares intermédiaires.
Pour voyager d'Ashford, au Royaume-Uni, à Lille, en France, cette semaine, il n'y avait qu'une seule option : LeShuttle d'Eurotunnel/Getlink.
Pour voyager d'Ashford, au Royaume-Uni, à Lille, en France, cette semaine, il n'y avait qu'une seule option : LeShuttle d'Eurotunnel/Getlink.
Italy | On Friday, April 11, 2025, Nick Brooks, Secretary General of ALLRAIL, participated in the 15th Florence Intermodal Forum. The discussion notably focused on EU digital ticketing regulation, highlighting how access to dominant rail platforms can reduce barriers for independent operators.
April 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Italy | On Friday, April 11, 2025, Nick Brooks, Secretary General of ALLRAIL, participated in the 15th Florence Intermodal Forum. The discussion notably focused on EU digital ticketing regulation, highlighting how access to dominant rail platforms can reduce barriers for independent operators.
Italy | ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks travelled on Friday, April 11, 2025, on one of the cornerstones of our organisation:
the (very) high-speed passenger rail operator Italo - Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori.
the (very) high-speed passenger rail operator Italo - Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori.
April 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Italy | ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks travelled on Friday, April 11, 2025, on one of the cornerstones of our organisation:
the (very) high-speed passenger rail operator Italo - Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori.
the (very) high-speed passenger rail operator Italo - Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori.
Italy | On Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Turin, our Secretary General Nick Brooks met with Matteo Arena, CEO of the new entrant operator Arenaways. Matteo is also a Board Director of our non-profit association.
Arenaways recently started operating regional services in Italy.
Arenaways recently started operating regional services in Italy.
April 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Italy | On Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Turin, our Secretary General Nick Brooks met with Matteo Arena, CEO of the new entrant operator Arenaways. Matteo is also a Board Director of our non-profit association.
Arenaways recently started operating regional services in Italy.
Arenaways recently started operating regional services in Italy.
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟! We're taking a short break to enjoy the holiday and will be back on Tuesday. Wishing you a restful and joyful Easter weekend!
April 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟! We're taking a short break to enjoy the holiday and will be back on Tuesday. Wishing you a restful and joyful Easter weekend!
📢 Press Release 📢 | France / Italy / Spain: Elephants Splashing in a Pond.
👉https://www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/france-italy-spain-elephants/
#FairCompetition #Rail #EU #OpenMarkets #ALLRAIL
👉https://www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/france-italy-spain-elephants/
#FairCompetition #Rail #EU #OpenMarkets #ALLRAIL
March 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
📢 Press Release 📢 | France / Italy / Spain: Elephants Splashing in a Pond.
👉https://www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/france-italy-spain-elephants/
#FairCompetition #Rail #EU #OpenMarkets #ALLRAIL
👉https://www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/france-italy-spain-elephants/
#FairCompetition #Rail #EU #OpenMarkets #ALLRAIL
We are taking part in #RailTech Belgium '25 today!
At the debate "What's holding rail back from reaching its peak potential", Carole Coune - #AERRL's Sec Gen - rightly highlighted key barriers to #rail growth: technological fragmentation, lack of stability, and uncoordinated deployment #ERTMS.
At the debate "What's holding rail back from reaching its peak potential", Carole Coune - #AERRL's Sec Gen - rightly highlighted key barriers to #rail growth: technological fragmentation, lack of stability, and uncoordinated deployment #ERTMS.
March 27, 2025 at 9:48 AM
⭐ 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 ⭐ Le nouvel opérateur #Gemini annonce son intention d’opérer des liaisons trans- #Manche
👏 ALLRAIL se félicite de l’arrivée de tous les nouveaux entrants car ils apporteront plus de choix et davantage de #trains à un marché chroniquement sous-desservi.
www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/l...
👏 ALLRAIL se félicite de l’arrivée de tous les nouveaux entrants car ils apporteront plus de choix et davantage de #trains à un marché chroniquement sous-desservi.
www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/l...
March 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
⭐ 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 ⭐ Le nouvel opérateur #Gemini annonce son intention d’opérer des liaisons trans- #Manche
👏 ALLRAIL se félicite de l’arrivée de tous les nouveaux entrants car ils apporteront plus de choix et davantage de #trains à un marché chroniquement sous-desservi.
www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/l...
👏 ALLRAIL se félicite de l’arrivée de tous les nouveaux entrants car ils apporteront plus de choix et davantage de #trains à un marché chroniquement sous-desservi.
www.allrail.eu/mediaposts/l...
ALLRAIL congratulates Oana Gherghinescu on her appointment as the new Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways ( #ERA, @erarailways.bsky.social).
We reaffirm our support for the Agency and our commitment to collaborating towards achieving a true Single European #Railway Area.
We reaffirm our support for the Agency and our commitment to collaborating towards achieving a true Single European #Railway Area.
March 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
ALLRAIL congratulates Oana Gherghinescu on her appointment as the new Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways ( #ERA, @erarailways.bsky.social).
We reaffirm our support for the Agency and our commitment to collaborating towards achieving a true Single European #Railway Area.
We reaffirm our support for the Agency and our commitment to collaborating towards achieving a true Single European #Railway Area.
Here is the provisional timetable (in German).
Photos courtesy of WESTbahn Management GmbH.
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Photos courtesy of WESTbahn Management GmbH.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Here is the provisional timetable (in German).
Photos courtesy of WESTbahn Management GmbH.
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Photos courtesy of WESTbahn Management GmbH.
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#𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 | Our member operator #WESTbahn will expand to the #Südstrecke ("Southern Route") in Austria starting March 2026.
5 times/day in each direction on the #Vienna - Graz - Klagenfurt - Villach route with several stops in between, using new SMILE high-speed #trains (max speed: 250 km/h).
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5 times/day in each direction on the #Vienna - Graz - Klagenfurt - Villach route with several stops in between, using new SMILE high-speed #trains (max speed: 250 km/h).
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March 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 | Our member operator #WESTbahn will expand to the #Südstrecke ("Southern Route") in Austria starting March 2026.
5 times/day in each direction on the #Vienna - Graz - Klagenfurt - Villach route with several stops in between, using new SMILE high-speed #trains (max speed: 250 km/h).
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5 times/day in each direction on the #Vienna - Graz - Klagenfurt - Villach route with several stops in between, using new SMILE high-speed #trains (max speed: 250 km/h).
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ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks will attend the Transport Ticketing Events Global Conference in London today (Wednesday afternoon).
DM us if you would like to arrange a meeting. Our priority is to ensure all rail tickets are available at all vendors, ensuring transparency for passengers.
DM us if you would like to arrange a meeting. Our priority is to ensure all rail tickets are available at all vendors, ensuring transparency for passengers.
March 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks will attend the Transport Ticketing Events Global Conference in London today (Wednesday afternoon).
DM us if you would like to arrange a meeting. Our priority is to ensure all rail tickets are available at all vendors, ensuring transparency for passengers.
DM us if you would like to arrange a meeting. Our priority is to ensure all rail tickets are available at all vendors, ensuring transparency for passengers.
The 1st European Sleeper night train to Venice just departed from Brussels.
An Open Access train, it crosses 4 EU borders: Belgium-Netherlands-Germany-Austria-Italy.
A moment for our team members Katharina Dekeyser & Salim Benkirane to celebrate 👇
An Open Access train, it crosses 4 EU borders: Belgium-Netherlands-Germany-Austria-Italy.
A moment for our team members Katharina Dekeyser & Salim Benkirane to celebrate 👇
March 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The 1st European Sleeper night train to Venice just departed from Brussels.
An Open Access train, it crosses 4 EU borders: Belgium-Netherlands-Germany-Austria-Italy.
A moment for our team members Katharina Dekeyser & Salim Benkirane to celebrate 👇
An Open Access train, it crosses 4 EU borders: Belgium-Netherlands-Germany-Austria-Italy.
A moment for our team members Katharina Dekeyser & Salim Benkirane to celebrate 👇
Poland | Curious case of the allegedly independent rail regulator UTK
In aviation, airlines can apply for new services in 6 weeks.
In rail, it takes much longer, often beyond EU deadlines.
We are now tracking another month of delays in open-access proceedings with no explanation from UTK.
In aviation, airlines can apply for new services in 6 weeks.
In rail, it takes much longer, often beyond EU deadlines.
We are now tracking another month of delays in open-access proceedings with no explanation from UTK.
March 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Poland | Curious case of the allegedly independent rail regulator UTK
In aviation, airlines can apply for new services in 6 weeks.
In rail, it takes much longer, often beyond EU deadlines.
We are now tracking another month of delays in open-access proceedings with no explanation from UTK.
In aviation, airlines can apply for new services in 6 weeks.
In rail, it takes much longer, often beyond EU deadlines.
We are now tracking another month of delays in open-access proceedings with no explanation from UTK.