Europe rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Europe, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.Talgo Avril high speed trainsets to enter service in May
SPAIN: National operator RENFE has taken delivery of its first 10 Talgo S106 Avril wide-bodied high speed trainsets.
Trenitalia seeks more business in France
EUROPE: Italian national operator Trenitalia is seeking to expand its presence in the French market by growing both its domestic high speed services and by providing more international links.
Railcoop on brink of liquidation as financing gap stymies restructuring hope
FRANCE: Open access co-operative Railcoop is expected to be formally liquidated on April 29, the company President Nicolas Debaisieux has confirmed.
Spain: Plan de Cercanías promises an end to inaction
Over the past three decades, much of Spain’s rail investment has been channelled into its expanding high speed network. Government plans now envisage a substantial boost for suburban services which account for 90% of all ridership. Mike Bent investigates.
LeShuttle terminals readied for EU border check changes
EUROPE: Channel Tunnel operator Getlink has completed a key stage of work at its French road vehicle shuttle train terminal in Coquelles in preparation for implementing the European Union’s Entry/Exit System on October 6 this year.
Ukraine begins construction of standard gauge European rail link
UKRAINE: Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal attended a ceremony on April 11 marking the start of work to provide a standard gauge track on the 22 km broad gauge route from Chop on the borders with Hungary and Slovakia to the city of Uzhhorod.
Stadler selected for Bulgarian double-deck train order
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Lithuanian railway adopts western European data exchange system
Ukrainian Railways to order Wabtec locomotives
Dublin – Belfast electric-battery trains funded
Two prequalify for København automation Supporting Systems contract
Beograd metro consultancy contract renewed
Iași tram contract signed
Portuguese and UK railway industry associations to co-operate
Maintenance vehicle converted to fuel cell power
Lyon tram network to expand
Second Bratislava to Austria line to be electrified
TMA targets rail freight in Pays de la Loire
Europe: Getlink adopts AI and digital twins
Zillertalbahn hydrogen plan dropped in favour of battery traction
European Rail Timetable business for sale
Paris tram network expands again