New train service launched between Austria and Slovenia
ÖBB and Slovenske Železnice (SZ) have introduced new trains to develop and improve cross-border rail transport between Austria and Slovenia. […]
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SNCB’s investments in 2023 exceeded EUR 850 million
SNCB’s investments in 2023 exceeded EUR 850 million and the Belgian rail operator’s financial results are encouraging. SNCB informed in […]
Gysev orders new Flirt trains
Stadler has signed a contract with Gysev Zrt. for the supply of 9+4 Flirt intercity EMUs. The operator railway company […]
Alstom wins maintenance contract in Sweden
Alstom won a contract for the maintenance of the X-trafik fleet consisting of 9 two- and three-carriage trains. The maintenance […]
French rail cooperative Railcoop goes into judicial liquidation
After plans to turn around and attract investment funds failed, French rail cooperative Railcoop is going into judicial liquidation. “The […]
Unions call for strike at RATP to raise wages
A strike at RATP, the Parisian metro, tram, bus and metro train company, could be called next Thursday, 4 April. […]
People support high speed rail against air travel
64% of people around the world would back banning air travel where high-speed rail alternatives exist, according to a major […]
China has successfully tested a hydrogen city train
China has successfully tested its first hydrogen city train, capable of reaching 160 kilometres per hour. On Thursday, China’s first […]
ÖBB orders additional Railjets
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) ordered additional 19 new-generation Railjet trains from Siemens Mobility which are expected to be delivered […]
Second Guinness Book for Stadler’s train
Stadler announced that its Flirt H2 train has been entered into the Guinness World Records database for the longest distance […]