The Haramain sets a new record number of travellers during Ramadan
The Medina-Mecca high-speed train continues to increase its number of users during the peak pilgrimage season. Leer
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Idom to draft a functional study of Zaragoza’s railway network
The Spanish Ministry of Transport awards Idom a functional study of Zaragoza's arterial railway network to adapt it to the expected increase in traffic. Leer
Alstom sells North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse
The French train builder is looking to improve its financial results, which showed a need for change in the first half of the 2023-2024 financial year. Leer
Renfe presents a rolling stock reorganisation
The 106 series trains’ entry into service, which will finally occur on 21 May, has come to Renfe like water under the bridge. Their arrival was necessary to improve services and increase frequencies on other corridors. This morning, the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, and the President of Renfe, Raül Blanco, announced… Leer
Network Rail awards signalling renewal contract for UK rail network
Infrastructure manager Network Rail awards £4 billion framework contracts to renew network rail signalling. Leer
Spanish government explores a counter-bid for Talgo with the support of CriteriaCaixa
The government is exploring a counter-bid for Talgo and is asking CriteriaCaixa to join the operation to avoid the purchase by Magyar Vagon. Leer
Seville-Huelva high-speed railway to be replaced by a cut-off
The Government announces that instead of a high-speed line to Huelva it is going to build a cheaper variant. Leer
Kevin Speed receives significant support from the regions
Kevin Speed, the new French passenger operator, has received significant support from the four regions where it will operate its low-cost, high-speed Ilisto trains. Grand Est, Hauts-de-France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes have decided not to refer the company’s project to the rail regulator, ART. According to the operator, the regions consider that their services will not… Leer
Talgo is to deliver all Avril trains to Renfe by 2024
Óscar Puente confirms the delivery of the first 10 trains and the delivery schedule is shortened to conclude in 2024 except for one unit. Leer
Mireo Plus B, Siemens’ first dual battery-electric train, enters commercial service
Siemens’ first battery-powered electric train, the Mireo Plus B, entered commercial service yesterday in the Baden-Württemberg German region. This is an important milestone in the German manufacturer’s efforts to offer zero-emission trains for non-electrified lines. The trains are the first 27-unit order placed in March 2020 by SFBW, the state-owned railway equipment leasing agency, for… Leer
Ganz-Mavag formalises the takeover bid for Talgo
Hungarian Ganz-Mavag has formalised the takeover bid for 100% of Talgo, offering 5 euros for each share of the Spanish manufacturer. Leer
Captrain Italia agrees to lease back with Railpool for 13 locomotives
Captrain Italia has agreed with Railpool to lease back 13 Alstom TRAXX DC3 locomotives in a long-term contract. Leer
Adif announces the last phase of the extension of the Chamartín high-speed railway tracks
Adif has announced that the last phase of the extension of the Madrid-Chamartín tracks, which will limit traffic, will begin on 8 April. Leer
Óscar Puente announces international competition to design Valencia’s Central Station
Spanish Minister of Transport has announced that an international competition will be launched to design the future Valencia Central Station. Leer
Medway presents and christens two 256 locomotives at the Railway Museum of Madrid
Medway has presented and christened two of its latest acquisitions, the EURO6000 series 256 locomotives, at the Madrid Railway Museum. Leer
Lidl embarks on rail transport with new company Tailwind Intermodal
The retailer creates Tailwind Intermodal to coordinate the inland transport of the containers of its shipping line Tailwind Shipping. Leer
EC approves MSC’s 50% stake in Italy’s NTV
The European Commission approved MSC's purchase of 50% of Italo-NTV because it does not harm competition. Leer
Spanish Government opposes Magyar Vagon’s takeover bid for Talgo
The transport minister announced that the government will do everything possible to prevent Magyar Vagon's takeover bid for Talgo because of its Russian links. Leer