The Netherlands now has ERTMS implemented on two lines and a few trial routes. Luxembourg has completed the rollout of the European train safety system, Belgium is well over halfway, and Switzerland seems to have its affairs in the best order. SpoorPro was at the ERTMS 2024 conference in Valenciennes this week and learned that all participating countries are struggling...Read more
Siemens Mobility is set to introduce ETCS train control system Level 2 to Finland as part of the ‘Digirail’ project, which aims to modernise the country’s train control infrastructure.Read more
Commuters are flocking to DSB trains in record numbers, with sales of all commuter products for DSB trains in the first three months of this year surpassing levels seen in the same period in 2019...Read more
The Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has awarded a 732,000 euro contract for a functional study to overhaul the railway network in Zaragoza, in anticipation of future traffic increases. The project is financed...Read more
Influencing the reduction of carbon footprints within the railway infrastructure, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) strategically integrates environmental criteria into its procurement processes. With a significant role as an infrastructure owner, builder, and maintainer,...Read more
Vossloh has reported a strong financial performance for the opening quarter of the 2024 financial year. The company achieved significant growth in sales and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).Read more
The improvement of railway infrastructure between Ghent and Bruges is becoming increasingly urgent, given the growing demand for both passenger and freight transport in the region. With as many as 250 trains traversing this route...Read more
Starting May 6, commuters in the Paris region will enjoy extended travel options with the expansion of the RER E line. This extension will connect eastern and western parts of Île-de-France, offering three new destinations:...Read more
In anticipation of the upcoming UEFA European Championship 2024™, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced the launch of its new EM-ICE, a revamped version of the ICE 4, set to commence service next week.Read more
The European project FCH2Rail, which developed a bimodal demonstrator train equipped with hydrogen fuel cells, has achieved a significant milestone with successful testing in Portugal. From 3 to 6 April 2024, the hydrogen (H2) train...Read more
Sensonic has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) security system. The latest enhancement integrates Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) functionality into the DAS system, for increased railway security.Read more
Moscow’s tram network has experienced a notable surge in passenger trips, with a remarkable increase of over 20 per cent during the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, announced...Read more