Zurich – Milan new high speed connection
Swiss federal railway company SBB intends to launch a new high speed service between Zurich and Milan, reducing the travel […]
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Slovenia-Italy direct rail link to be launched
Slovenian railway company, Slovenske železnice, announced that Trenitalia will start operating trains between Ljubljana, Trieste and Venice next year, with […]
DB Regio orders 57 Mireo trainsets
Siemens will deliver 57 Mireo trainsets to DB Regio AG that will serve the regional suburban rail network, Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn. […]
Estonia to build second track on Pääsküla – Keila main line
Estonian Railways intends to build the second track on the Pääsküla – Keila main line that will allow passengers to […]
Work on Waterloo station modernisation begins
Network Rail launched modernisation works on Waterloo station, being considered “one of the most significant and complex engineering projects.” 1,000 […]
Dutch Railways multiple-unit, tested in Vienna
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer, CAF, has delivered a New Generation Sprinter electric multiple-unit at Rail Tec Arsenal Centre head office […]
PKP Intercity awards maintenance contracts worth EUR 138 million
Polish operator PKP Intercity has awarded two contracts for maintenance of second class rolling stock fleet, including 111A and 141A-type […]
18 French regions prepare for railway liberalisation
Règions de France, an association representing 18 French regions, declared that its members are now ready to collaborate with the […]
HS2 major contracts signed
On August 1st, High Speed Two Ltd announced the formal signing of contracts to deliver the tunnels, bridges and earthworks […]
Siemens to supply DB Cargo 100 Vectron locomotives
Siemens and DB Cargo AG have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 100 locomotives. At the closing of […]