Half of HS2 Chiltern tunnel cross-passage mining complete
The construction of HS2’s longest tunnels under Chilterns, stretching for 16 km (10 miles) passed a key milestone with mining […]
November 2023
Siemens has officially launched Mireo Smart
A major event today at the Siemens Mobility plant in Krefeld: the first Mireo Smart celebrates its official launch. On […]
Rail strike in Spain. Over 1,500 trains have been cancelled by Renfe
There are more than 1,500 trains cancelled by Renfe on 24 and 30 November and 1, 4 and 5 December, […]
Contracts awarded for East Kilbride rail project
The British rail infrastructure manager, Network Rail, has announced the awarding of GBP 61.5 million (EUR 70.6 million) worth of […]
Omneo trainset for Marseille–Toulon–Nice line presented
Alstom and Transdev have presented the first Omneo trainset that will operate on the Marseille – Toulon – Nice line, […]
Japan bet on hydrogen instead of diesel traction
Rail operators are speeding up moves to put hydrogen fuel cell trains into service. The trains are expected to help […]
Paris Mayor: not enough trains for the 2024 Olympic Games
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo fears there will be problems with public transport at the 2024 Olympics Games due to insufficient […]
Upgraded Gatwick Airport station opens
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised into service the newly upgraded Gatwick Airport station, which has been […]
Akiem orders Newag locomotives
Akiem and Newag signed a contract for the supply of 30 Dragon 2 six‑axle electric locomotives of which 10 Dragon […]
Alstom wins largest signalling contract in France
Alstom has won a framework contract worth almost EUR 300 million to develop and deploy the NExTEO signalling system on […]