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After completing the investigation, the Spanish Guardia Civil has found the alleged cable thieves who caused the railway chaos on 4 May. During their arrest, they have seized part of the stolen material. Leer
The renationalisation of railways in the UK leaves initiatives like this one: three public operators improve the efficiency of Heaton depot after coordinating their maintenance work. Leer
For 7.7 million euros, Renfe was awarded the contract to carry out rolling stock tests on both new and existing Adif's rail infrastructures. Leer
The public information process has begun for the refurbishment of Martorell station, which will improve operations and intermodality with the FGC network. Leer
Alstom's Spanish division announces an increase in sales in fiscal year 2024/2025 and an order book double that of 2020. Leer
The combination of the failure of the LZB equipment on an Ouigo train and the inability of the catenary to feed all the trains stopped behind it, the cause of the incident on Monday 30th on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line. Leer
Alstom receives an order of 50 additional trains of the IC5 series from Danish DSB. They will be added to the 100 trains ordered in 2021 and the 3 with which Alstom will compensate for delays. Leer
Low-cost operator Ouigo denies accusations, in an informal conversation, by Spanish Vice-President María Jesús Montero that the TOC was responsible for the incident on Monday 30 June. Leer
The UK Department for Transport reiterates its opposition to the proliferation of open access services following the renationalisation of TOCs. It argues that they could cause a £229 million impact on public operators' revenues. Leer
Siemens Mobility is launching an evolution of its Charger locomotive, designed for the North American market, a bi-mode electric-battery locomotive. It will have a range of 100 miles. Leer
The British monarchy puts an end to its Royal Train after more than 150 years. Before March 2027, when its maintenance contract expires, it will cease service for good. Leer
The French private operator known until now as Proxima presents its Velvet brand name and the first images of one of its double-decker Avelia Horizon trains. Leer
The fall of the catenary on a train has interrupted train traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line, at the start of the holidays, from 20:29 yesterday until 11:15 today. Leer
Following criticism of the total closures of lines for months to carry out their complete renovation, DB InfraGO announces that it will delay the work from 2027 onwards. Leer
Two months behind schedule for the completion of the renovation of the Guadarrama Electric Railway, the line is a greenway with new catenary posts. The works are at a standstill without Adif explaining the reasons. Leer
Deutsche Bahn is launching the "44-Stunden-Ticket Young", a season ticket that allows unlimited travel on ICE and Intercity trains for €44 every weekend in July. It will be available to young people up to the age of 26. Leer
The first EMU trains for ÖBB's Railjet service are now a reality. The Austrian company and Stadler presented yesterday the first of 14 KISS 200s purchased in 2023. Leer
The Spanish Council of Ministers this week authorised two contracts for the supply of green electricity and diesel for train traction between 2026 and 2030 for 1.5 billion euros. Leer