ORR selects Virgin Trains to challenge Eurostar
Virgin Trains has secured access to the Temple Mills depot, curbing the ambitions of Gemini and Evolyn-Trenitalia to compete on routes between London and mainland Europe. Leer
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SBB announces new Basel–Malmö night train from April 2026
Swiss SBB and German RDC will launch a new overnight service linking Basel, Hamburg, and Malmö on 15 April 2026. The service will be subsidised by the Swiss Confederation. Leer
Utah orders 20 new Stadler Citylink trains
The state of Utah orders 20 Stadler Citylink light rail vehicles to be added to the 20 ordered in 2024. The framework contract includes the acquisition of up to 80 vehicles. Leer
The Logroño-Miranda de Ebro railway upgrade receives a positive outcome
The adaptation of the Logroño-Miranda de Ebro section of line 700 for a maximum speed between 200 km/h and 220 km/h has received a favourable result in the feasibility study. Leer
Uromac to Build 24 Maintenance Vehicles for Metro de Madrid
Metro de Madrid has once again placed its trust in Uromac, awarding the company a contract to manufacture 16 battery-electric bimodal trolleys and 8 wagons. The new fleet will be used for overhead line and infrastructure maintenance. Leer
IP shuts Douro Line between Marco and Régua for engineering works
Between 3 November and April 2026, Infraestruturas de Portugal will suspend traffic on the Porto–Pocinho route between Marco de Canaveses and Régua for upgrade works. Leer
Ouigo will connect Barcelona and Seville without transfers in just over 6 hours
Ouigo will launch on 14 December a direct train between Barcelona and Seville with stops in Zaragoza, Madrid and Cordoba. Tickets have been on sale since yesterday from €19. Leer
Eurostar purchases 30 Avelia Horizon trains
Eurostar, majority-owned by SNCF Voyageurs, is gearing up for future competition through the Channel Tunnel by acquiring high-capacity Avelia Horizon trains. Leer
Parliament Approves Jean Castex as New CEO of SNCF
The former Prime Minister Jean Castex receives the green light from the French Parliament to become the next CEO of the SNCF group. He is committed to investing in revitalising the railway, night trains, and freight services. Leer
Spanish Government earmarks 36 million for two new rail interchanges in Sant Cugat
The Spanish Council of Ministers approves the allocation of 36 million euros to build two interchanges between FGC and the Barcelona Rodalies R8 at Volpelleres and Hospital General. Leer
Can Ouigo cease operations in Spain? Maintenance sparks new clash with Renfe
Ouigo warns it will pull out of Spain if Renfe does not uphold their maintenance depots access agreement. Renfe’s chairman alleges Ouigo is carrying out unauthorised work and using 30 per cent more capacity than allocated. Leer
Renfe’s new metre-gauge trains to begin certification in summer 2026
Renfe’s President confirms that the new metre-gauge trains for the former Feve network will start their homologation next summer. Leer
MÁV to Acquire 93 Second-hand GTW Trains from SBB-CFF-FFS
The Hungarian public operator MÁV has launched a tender for the purchase of 93 Stadler GTW electric multiple units being withdrawn by the Swiss operator SBB CFF FFS. Leer
French operator Le Train to launch services in 2028 with Talgo Avril
The French private operator Le Train aims to begin competing with SNCF on open-access services from 2028. It will have its own maintenance facilities and has confirmed the purchase of ten Talgo Avril high-speed trains. Leer
ÖBB unveils Hydrojet set to transform tunnel drainage cleaning
ÖBB introduces an innovative tunnel drainage cleaning system. The Hydrojet, featuring the MDB02 system developed jointly with Spanish firm FCC, can clean over 2,000 m without disrupting services. Leer
Trenvista Flash, the latest railways news at full speed
Today, we deliver an improvement in our express news format. We welcome Trenvista Flash, fast reading daily news and a weekly news summary video. Leer
SNCF Voyageurs to split into two commercial units in 2026
By the end of the first quarter of 2026, SNCF Voyageurs will be reorganised into two commercial units, one for PSO trains (TER, Intercités, Transilien) and one for open access trains (TGV inOui and Ouigo). Leer
SBB awards €1.8bn contracts for rollout of digital interlockings
Hitachi, Siemens and Stadler have been selected by SBB to replace the existing relay-based interlocks with digital ones. Leer