Siemens Mobility to upgrade Copenhagen S-bane with ATO by 2033
Driverless operation for the complete S-bane network in Copenhagen is on its way. Siemens Mobility aims to implement GoA4, on 170 kilometres of the Danish S-bane network by 2033. This upgrade promises “up to 40...Read more
SNCF unveils future TGV INOUI livery at Alstom factory
SNCF Voyageurs showcased the livery of the forthcoming TGV INOUÏ (dubbed TGV M) on 29 April 2024, at Alstom’s Belfort factories. This unveiling marks the final industrial phase before the anticipated debut of the train...Read more
Virtually all of Europe struggles with ERTMS rollout
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...Read more
FlixTrain German offering to increase by 40 per cent
Flixtrain is increasing its offer with 40 per cent more seats to be available to German travellers this year, compared to 2023.Read more
UK strikes will be a challenge for Labour
Louise Haigh, the shadow transport secretary, has signalled a reconciliation with the railway industry and the trades unions. Her Labour Party is set to fulfil all the betting odds. They can realistically expect to be...Read more
DSB attributes commuter increase to youth passengers
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
Zaragoza railway network overhaul study funding secured
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
Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s puts emphasis on sustainable procurement
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 starts 2024 with a surge in Sales and EBIT performance
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
Infrabel progress on new track between Ghent and Bruges
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
Paris RER E line to be extended with three new stations
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
DB unveils ‘Fan Capital Hamburg’ ICE for the Euro
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
Sensonic enhances railway security with integrated CCTV functionality
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