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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
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 has agreed with Railpool to lease back 13 Alstom TRAXX DC3 locomotives in a long-term contract. Leer
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
Spanish Minister of Transport has announced that an international competition will be launched to design the future Valencia Central Station. Leer
Medway has presented and christened two of its latest acquisitions, the EURO6000 series 256 locomotives, at the Madrid Railway Museum. Leer
The retailer creates Tailwind Intermodal to coordinate the inland transport of the containers of its shipping line Tailwind Shipping. Leer
The European Commission approved MSC's purchase of 50% of Italo-NTV because it does not harm competition. Leer
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
The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, announces the creation of a working group to study the creation of a railway system in the Canary Islands. Leer
The Council of Ministers has authorised the tender for the construction of the Olmedo bypass embankment, which will provide a better link to the north of Spain. Leer
Iryo and Rail Europe have signed an agreement to integrate the operator's tickets into the booking platform that aggregates all companies. Leer
A new delay in the delivery of Talgo's Avril trains to Renfe makes the operator consider increasing the compensation by 50 million. Leer
Renfe announces an investment of 69 million euros in the construction of a new maintenance base in Aranjuez, destined for Cercanías trains. Leer
Cargounit and Siemens Mobility have signed two contracts to supply up to 100 Vectron and Smartron locomotives with a firm order for 40 units. Leer
French manufacturer Alstom has completed the refurbishment of the interior of the 270 cars of the C20 series of the Stockholm metro, which began in 2017. Leer
Deutsche Bahn Group's freight subsidiary, DB Cargo, has announced a transformation plan to combat the large losses it generates. Leer
Renfe is negotiating with the Italian company Longitude to jointly operate two regional train lines subsidised by the Piedmont Region. Leer