Trenitalia signs an operating contract in Sardinia
The new contract refers to the commercial operation, for a period of nine years, by Trenitalia of rail passenger transport […]
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Stadler Giruno train enters tests
Swiss rolling stock producer Stadler has begun the dynamic testing phase of the first Giruno electruc multiple unit (EMU) for […]
Spain backs the construction of the Seville-Málaga high-speed line
The Spanish Ministry of Development has stated that the goal of achieving this rail link is to reduce the journey […]
First passenger train ran on BTK from Turkey to Georgia
The first test train on Baku-Tbilisi-Kars, from Turkey to Georgia was conducted on July 19, 2017, using the completed railway […]
UK published consultation on East Midlands franchise
The UK Government has published the consultation for the next East Midlands franchise which will deliver faster train services for […]
Czech Railways orders 12 shunting locomotives
Under a CZK 239 million (EUR 9.19 million) contract, Czech Railways ordered 12 locomotives from CZ Loko that should be […]
Italy launches three tenders for the of purchase 160 new trains
The Italian region of Lombardy will invest more than EUR 1.6 billion in the acquisition of new trains in order […]
UK to modify rules on train punctuality
From April 2019, UK rail operators will have to use a new benchmark for the classification of late/on time trains. […]
NTV sells stake to Peninsula Capital
Italian high speed train operator Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) has sold a 13% stake to Peninsula Capital. The deal was […]
Stadler receives a maintenance contract in the Netherlands
Syntus, a subsidiary of Keolis, has awarded the Swiss rolling stock manufacturer a contract for the maintenance of 16 FLIRT […]