Europe rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Europe, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Germany needs faster electrification, says Allianz pro Schiene
GERMANY: The federal government needs to accelerate significantly the rate of electrification if it is to achieve its target of having at least 70% of the national network wired by 2025, according to the non-profit transport alliance Allianz pro Schiene.
Two-line automated metro proposed for Graz
AUSTRIA: Proposals for a two-line automated metro network are included in a study into future transport concepts published by the city of Graz.
Grand Est concession attracts ‘good response’
FRANCE: ‘Between four and 10’ companies or consortia have prequalified for a concession to operate a group of branch lines in the Grand Est region, according to the region’s Vice-President responsible for Transport David Valence.
LTE certified to support CBTC
SPAIN: CAF Signalling has certified the integration of its communications-based train control platform with Teltronic’s eNebula LTE infrastructure and RTP-800 onboard terminal, following laboratory tests and field testing on Bilbao metro Line 3.
Railpool and Končar sign loco maintenance agreement
CROATIA: Leasing company Railpool and Končar Electric Vehicles have signed an agreement for the maintenance of Bombardier Traxx locomotives in Zagreb.
Colas-led consortium to modernise Ligne des Horlogers
FRANCE: Infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau has awarded a consortium of Colas Rail, Colas Génie Civil and Legrand a €22m contract to refurbish a 70 km section of the Ligne des Horlogers route between Besançon and the Swiss border near La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Southeast Europe-UK virtual rail summit to highlight business opportunities
Kyiv metro trains get mid-life overhaul
Niedersachsen orders the ‘quietest trains in Germany’
Hungarian freight hub to serve the Adriatic corridor
Lithuania and Poland told to comply with EU railway rules
Hamburg S-Bahn EMU deliveries complete
Naxçıvan railway reopening proposed as work starts on Baku link
New fleet to make Nightjet ‘the best option for travelling between major European cities’
Basel – Binz night train planned
Smart windows on Paris airport peoplemover
Siemens Mobility to develop Dutch MaaS platform
Akhtuba bridge eliminates Caspian bottleneck
Signalling: ADIF opens ‘pioneering’ multi-network control centre
Transwaggon to install Savvy telematics equipment on entire fleet
Swedish ticket offices to close
PKP Intercity orders shunting locomotives
Concern over digital agenda as Jeschke quits DB board
Infrabel completes GSM-R migration