CargoBeamer ramps up Calais–Perpignan corridor to six weekly frequencies
CargoBeamer is strengthening its Calais–Perpignan rolling highway with daily departures Monday to Saturday, offering seamless links to flows bound for Spain and the UK. Leer
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EU advances single through-ticket for cross-border rail travel
The EU has proposed a single cross-border rail ticket to streamline bookings and boost rail over short-haul flights, though critics warn impacts may be limited without infrastructure upgrades. Leer
Four killed as bus drives through level crossing barriers
A tragic accident in Flanders, Belgium, claimed the lives of two children and two adults yesterday after a train struck a school minibus whose driver had entered the level crossing with the barriers lowered. Leer
Penn Transformation Partners selected to redevelop New York Penn Station
The US government and Amtrak have appointed Penn Transformation Partners as private developer to overhaul New York Penn Station, with construction set to begin in 2027. Leer
Feasibility study for Cercanías extension to Navalcarnero awarded to IDOM
The Spanish Ministry of Transport awards IDOM a feasibility study for extending Cercanías services to Navalcarnero and integrating the line with potential south‑west expansions in the Madrid region. Leer
Works authorised on Cercanías Madrid C-5 line worth €155 million
Spain's Council of Ministers has approved an investment of €155 million to enhance safety and capacity on the C-5 line through tunnel works and signalling upgrades. Leer
CP announces acquisition of 12 high-speed trains
CP – Comboios de Portugal has launched a tender to procure 12 high-speed trainsets worth €504 million, with an option for eight further units. Alstom's Avelia Horizon is widely seen as the frontrunner. Leer
Madrid Metro rolls out network-wide contactless bank card ticketing
From 1 June, passengers can pay directly at Madrid Metro fare gates using bank cards, initially for single tickets priced at a reduced €1.50 to streamline access and boost uptake. Leer
Contract awarded for Logroño–Miranda de Ebro section renewal project
Adif has awarded a €4.5 million contract for the preparation of the detailed design for the renewal of the 70.6 km Logroño–Miranda de Ebro section. Leer
First train unveiled in Great British Railways livery
The first train carrying Great British Railways branding has been unveiled in Brighton, marking a key step in the unification of the UK rail system. Leer
Driver training begins for Renfe class 453 units
This week has marked the start of driver training for the new Class 453 EMUs assigned to Cercanías Madrid. Authorisation of the rolling stock was granted on 7 May. Leer
Madrid Metro’s series 10000 begins testing at Corella
CAF has commenced dynamic testing in Corella of the new Madrid Metro Series 10000 trains, intended for Line 6. These are the first units on the network designed for unattended operation. Leer
Renfe takes the obligation to cede its workshops for heavy maintenance to the Audiencia Nacional (National Court)
Renfe is taking the CNMC's decision to give Iryo access to the La Sagra and Valladolid workshops to carry out heavy maintenance on the 109 series to the National Court. Leer
UP and NS defend merger application at the Surface Transportation Board
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have responded to objections raised by rival US railroads against their proposed merger, arguing that their application is sufficient and will not give rise to any control issues. Leer
Alstom closes its best commercial year with €27.6bn in orders despite execution challenges
Alstom closes its 2025/26 financial year with record order intake of €27.6bn and a backlog of €104.4bn, although the execution of rolling stock contracts is squeezing margins. Leer
Adif to tender design contracts for 405-kilometre conventional network renewal
The Spanish government has authorised the tendering of construction design contracts for the renewal of 405.5 km of conventional network across six lines, including one metre-gauge route. Leer
DB Regio partners with Google to sell tickets via Maps
DB's commuter and regional rail subsidiary has signed an agreement with Google to provide real-time information on all its services and sell tickets through Google Maps. Leer
EuroMaint (CAF) wins rolling stock maintenance contracts in Sweden and Norway worth €300 million
CAF's Nordic subsidiary EuroMaint has secured three rolling stock maintenance contracts in Sweden and Norway totalling €300 million. Leer