DB launches services on Wendlingen–Ulm line
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has put into operation the Wendlingen-Ulm line on December 9, 2022, that, together with Stuttgart 21, part […]
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Cross-border services can save substantial time if obstacles are removed, ERA says
The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) has published the Cross-border Rail Transport Potential report which identifies strong potential for […]
Amtrak receives USD 4.3 billion funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) granted a USD 4.3 billion in funding to Amtrak to modernise the inter-city passenger […]
US delivers significant funding for intercity services
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a USD 2.3 billion funding to expand and modernise inter-city rail passenger transport […]
Alstom signs MoU to introduce hydrogen trains in Czechia
Alstom and Air Products, a hydrogen producer and supplier, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the deployment of hydrogen […]
First ICE 3neo train enters operation
Deutsche Bahn has put into operation the first ICE 3neo high-speed train on the railway route between Frankfurt/Main and Cologne, […]
Irish Rail and Alstom sign BEMU contract
Irish Rail (IE) and Alstom signed a EUR 160 million contract for the supply of 18 more five-car X’trapolis battery-electric […]
Ireland to order 18 BEMUs
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) obtained the approval from the Cabinet to order 90 new battery-electric coaches from Alstom before Christmas this […]
Hitachi to install on-board digital technology for SNCF and Eurostar
Hitachi Rail has signed two new contracts to equip digital cab signalling technology on-board trains operated by SNCF and Eurostar […]
VR and Stadler sign EMU train contract
VR Group and Stadler signed an agreement for the supply of 20 single-decker Flirt trains with an option for 50 […]