The London market leapt to its highest level for 18 months today after US unemployment figures eased economic concerns about the world's biggest economy.

British transport firm Arriva today said talks with France’s national rail operator about creating a new European industry giant had come to nothing.

Concerns over the fragility of the US economic recovery sent stocks tumbling on both sides of the Atlantic today.

The FTSE 100 Index was on the front foot today as events in the United States gave a fillip to investors after a disappointing recent run.

FRENCH metros operating firm Keolis has announced that it has been short-listed by the Rail Procurement Agency for the operating contract for Metro North in Dublin.