CAF to manufacture 53 trams for Bologna and Rome
The Municipality of Bologna has entered into an agreement with CAF for the purchase of up to 72 Urbos trams. Additionally, the Roman ATAC has extended its order by 20 trams. Leer
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DB approves sale of DB Schenker to DSV
The company's supervisory board has given the green light to the sale of DB Schenker to the Danish DSV Group. Leer
Proxima orders 12 Avelia Horizon trains to Alstom
The new French operator, Proxima, has awarded Alstom a contract to manufacture and maintain 12 Avelia Horizon high-speed trains, to compete with SNCF. Leer
Verano Joven 2024 ends with 30% more trips than in 2023
Óscar Puente announces that the Verano Joven 2024 programme has generated 5.2 million trips, 30% more than in the 2023 edition. Leer
Alstom merges its DACH and Nordics regions
French manufacturer Alstom announces the merger of its DACH and Nordics regions as of 1 January 2025. Leer
New criteria approved for the naming of Spanish railway stations
The Council of Ministers approves a Ministerial Order establishing the criteria and procedures for naming railway stations. Leer
Ángel Contreras dismissed as president of Adif
Spanish minister Óscar Puente dismisses Ángel Contreras as president of Adif amidst the controversy over the Koldo case and multiple incidents. Leer
Renfe and CP study new cooperation
The presidents of Renfe and CP meet in Madrid to discuss future cooperation in the run-up to the men's football World Cup in 2030. Leer
CargoBeamer to double traffic on the Calais-Perpignan rolling highway
CargoBeamer announces that it will double its frequencies on the Calais-Perpignan rolling highway from 7 October. Leer
Siemens Mobility to build America’s first high-speed rail factory in Horseheads
Siemens Mobility announces that it has chosen Horseheads, New York, to build America's first high-speed rail factory. Leer
Spain awards contract for a study the Canfranc-Mediterranean Corridor rail link
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility awards a study to link Canfranc with the Mediterranean Corridor for freight. Leer
A failure in the remote control of the disconnectors causes havoc in Atocha Cercanías
The incident started at 4:00 and was rectified at 8:00, so it affected the start of the rush hour. Leer
Talgo will participate in the development and operation of the Baghdad metro system
The Vaskhod and Wonter Capital consortium, of which Talgo is a member, has been chosen to develop and operate the Baghdad metro network. Leer
CAF, chosen by Omaha (Nebraska) to supply 6 catenary-free trams
CAF, chosen by the city of Omaha (Nebraska) to supply 6 trams that can run without catenary. Leer
Testing of the Madrid-Valencia rolling highway begins
Tramesa, TransItalia and Medway make the first test journey of the new Madrid-Valencia rolling highway, which will enter service in July. Leer
Siemens Mobility expands capacity at Cornellà factory
Siemens Mobility announces the completion of the expansion of the Cornellà factory in Spain, which has a new production line. Leer
CPTM retires the last 2100 series trains
Brazil's CPTM has decommissioned the last two units of the 2100 series, formerly Renfe's UT 440. Leer
Tesla leases 2 trains to Smart Train Lease for the “Giga Train”
Car manufacturer Tesla has leased Siemens Mireo Smart battery-powered trains for 18 months from Smart Train Lease for use in its Giga Train. Leer