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
Renfe unveils new S106 high-speed trains
Renfe, Spain’s national railway operator, is gearing up for a significant upgrade as it introduces its latest addition to the high-speed rail fleet. The company announced the acquisition of ten state-of-the-art S106 model trains, marking...Read more
RailTech Europe`24: ace4ail develops rolling-stock leasing service
PodcastOn March 6 & 7 of this year, the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht transformed into the place to meet for the European railway sector, with over 100 participating parties at the exhibition, a dynamic conference and...Read more
Eleventh hour reprieve for Alstom at Derby?
Litchurch Lane. It’s an address that is synonymous with UK train manufacturing. However, the famous railway works in the city of Derby are facing ultimate closure. The order book has run dry, and the current...Read more
Denmark’s S-train celebrate 90 years of service
Denmark’s iconic ‘S-Bahn’ commuter trains celebrate 90 years of service today, and are “ in good shape to take on 90 more,” says DSB. DSB helps Danes celebrate with free travel on the S-trains all...Read more
VR FleetCare secures maintenance contract with Danish train operator
VR FleetCare, a provider of maintenance solutions for rail vehicles, has announced a significant contract win with Danish train operator Nordjyske Jernbaner A/S. The agreement, covering the maintenance of bogies and pneumatic components for Alstom...Read more
Trenitalia business booming in Switzerland
interviewTrenitalia has recently finalised an agreement with the Swiss railways to acquire five additional new Giruno trains. These trains are scheduled to commence operation on Italian routes by the end of 2025. Domenico Scida, Director...Read morePressure group proposes lifeline to Alstom Derby
The doors have all but locked on the Alstom train assembly plant in Derby. The famous Litchurch Lane Works has run out of work, and faces imminent closure, with the loss of all remaining jobs....Read more
Siemens Mobility Mireo Plus B hits the tracks in Baden-Wuerttemberg
In Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg, launched the Siemens Mobility battery-hybrid train, Mireo Plus B this week. The adoption of the Mireo Plus B fleet is expected to result in substantial environmental benefits, potentially saving up to 1.8...Read more
Moscow’s trams system celebrated 125th anniversary
On 6 April 2024, the Moscow Tram System celebrated its 125th anniversary. Dating back to 1899, it is the oldest urban rail transport system in the Russian capital. Festivities were organised to look back at...Read more
DB sees surge in international long-distance travel
The international long-distance travel sector of Deutsche Bahn (DB) has experienced a remarkable surge, with 24 million travellers crossing borders in 2023, marking a substantial 21 per cent increase compared to 2019.Read more
Siemens Mobility’s latest RailJet debuts on Austrian tracks for Easter
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has rolled out its first new-generation Railjet from Siemens Mobility. This new-generation train, boasting a myriad of innovations, commenced its service last Friday on the Vienna-Feldkirch route.Read more
Captrain Italia and Railpool ink sale and leaseback agreement
Captrain Italia and Railpool, have inked a significant deal strengthening their collaboration in Italy, on February 29, 2024. Captrain will transfer ownership of its 13 Alstom Traxx DC3 locomotives, equipped with Last Mile module technology,...Read more