Alstom to upgrade strategic rail corridors in Egypt
An Alstom-led consortium has secured four ENR contracts to modernise key routes including Alexandria–6th of October and Belbes–10th of Ramadan. Leer
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Le Train maintains commitment to Talgo Avril fleet
French open-access operator Le Train confirms it will proceed with the upgraded Talgo Avril, stating certification is progressing. Entry into service remains scheduled for 2030. Leer
Indra to renew Washington Metro ticket vending machines
Spanish supplier Indra has secured a WMATA contract to overhaul Washington Metro’s ticket vending machines, with a base value of $38.9m and options that could raise the total to $75m. Leer
SNCF cancels 71 Intercités services pre-emptively amid heatwave
Air-conditioning failures in Corail coaching stock under extreme heat have prompted SNCF Voyageurs to withdraw 71 Intercités services as a precaution. Leer
Trainline Partners integrates Renfe and iryo into Concur Travel
SAP Concur Travel now enables combined Renfe and iryo itineraries in a single booking, following integration by Trainline Partner Solutions, streamlining corporate rail travel in Spain. Leer
Granada metro extension to Las Gabias set for year-end opening
Final fit-out is under way on the Granada Metro southern extension, with signalling installation progressing and revenue service expected before year end. Leer
CP trials Starlink network to improve on-board Wi-Fi on the Alfa Pendular
Comboios de Portugal has launched a pilot using Starlink satellite internet to enhance Wi-Fi on board its Alfa Pendular trains. Leer
SAR and FS forge alliance to advance rail projects in the Middle East and North Africa
Saudi Arabia and Italy have agreed a strategic partnership to develop rail infrastructure, digitalisation and sustainability across MENA, with a strong emphasis on innovation and specialist training. Leer
CP to launch electric services on the Algarve Line on 19 July
Diesel traction on Portugal’s Algarve Line is nearing its end, as CP prepares to introduce electric multiple units between Lagos and Vila Real de Santo António from 19 July. Leer
FGV exceeds 10.6 million passenger journeys in May driven by Metrovalencia growth
FGV recorded over 10.6 million passenger journeys in May, up 7% year on year, with demand growth led by the Metrovalencia network. Leer
Stadler and ARST unveil world’s first hydrogen train for narrow gauge
Stadler and Sardinian operator ARST have presented in Erlen the world's first metre-gauge hydrogen train built for revenue service, due to enter operation in 2028 and set to save over 2,100 tonnes of CO₂ annually. Leer
Torrellano deviation secures favourable EIA
The Torrellano deviation scheme, set to remove a bottleneck on Alicante–Murcia Cercanías line C1, has received a favourable Environmental Impact Assessment, marking a key step towards delivery. Leer
FGV signs 14th collective agreement and calls off strike action amid Hogueras campaign
Valencian FGV and trade unions have agreed a new collective deal running to 2029, leading to the suspension of planned industrial action and ensuring full operation of special services during Alicante’s Hogueras and San Juan festivities. Leer
Valladolid-Campo Grande overhaul gets under way with first diaphragm walls for underground car park
Spain’s Transport Minister has marked the start of works at Valladolid-Campo Grande, with initial construction focused on a major underground car park forming part of a wider station upgrade. Leer
Madrid Cercanías surpasses pre-pandemic levels for the first time with 204 million passengers in 2025
Despite the end of free fares in June, Madrid Cercanías network carried 3.8% more passengers in 2025 than in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic demand for the first time. Leer
Switzerland eyes direct rail services to London within the next decade
Through services between London and Zurich or Basel could become viable in the 2030s, as the Federal Council advances planning, with a formal roadmap due for approval before end-2027. Leer
Renfe series 480 units to be tri-voltage
Renfe’s president has confirmed that the new Series 480 regional EMUs will support 3 kV DC, 25 kV AC and 1.5 kV DC, expanding operational flexibility beyond Spain’s network. Leer
Alpha Trains orders 25 EURO6000 locomotives from Stadler
Rolling stock leasing company Alpha Trains has placed an order with Stadler for 25 additional EURO6000 locomotives, expanding a fleet that already includes 92 units of this type. Leer