Europe rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Europe, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Portugal: South International Corridor nears completion
Trains have started running on the first section of the 80 km Évora – Elvas direct line, which is now expected to open in 2025, shortening the TEN-T corridor serving ports in southern Portugal and paving the way for a revival of international passenger services. André Pires reports.
RZD orders high speed trains for revived Moscow – St Petersburg project
RUSSIA: Russian Railways has signed a contract with Ural Locomotives for the supply of two pre-series high speed trainsets to operate its planned Moscow – St Petersburg high speed line.
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
LeShuttle terminals readied for EU border check changes
Ukraine begins construction of standard gauge European rail link
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