Longer and faster high-speed trains will run in Germany in 2021
Deutsche Bahn continues to invest in the high-speed fleet. The company’s new focus is the extra-long vehicles that consist of 13 carriages. In addition, they will be able to run faster compared to other DB’s...Read more
SBB to install 1,000 interactive screens at train stations
To enhance passenger information systems at small and medium-sized train stations, SBB is installing interactive screens. The first devices were deployed in the municipalities of Suhr, Illnau-Effretikon and Düdingen in September. In general, 1,000 screens...Read more
Deutsche Bahn: wi-fi a basic need for travellers
German national railway company Deutsche Bahn has recognised wi-fi connection as a basic need for travellers. To this end, it launched a major investment programme to provide this option at more than 130 stations and...Read more
Dutch government supports public transport with investment of 740 million euros
The Dutch government has announced on Tuesday that it will keep financially supporting the public transport sector in 2021. To this end, it has announced a so-called ‘availability fee’ of 740 million for the first...Read more
UK launches full construction of HS2 railway
UK’s government-funded company High Speed Two Limited has formally launched full construction works of the HS2 railway from London to Birmingham and Crewe. This project, which is considered as the largest one in Europe, will...Read more
Germany accelerates digitalisation of railways
Railway lines in Germany will be equipped with digital interlocking technology by 2035, five years ahead of the original schedule. The country’s government will allocate 500 million euros to speed up the programme. In addition,...Read more
ÖBB constructs new maintenance hub for night trains
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) started to construct a new hall at Vienna Simmering station. It will be dedicated to the maintenance of the night trains. The facility will be completed in March 2022.Read more
Why reduced track access charges are not enough for railways
Reduction of track access charges is becoming more and more popular in European countries. Some governments are even considering the possibility to suspend them. Of course, it is good for railway undertakings to boost their...Read more
Germany attracts SMEs for repair works at train stations
167 train stations will be repaired in Germany this year. To this end, Deutsche Bahn plans to attract local small and medium-sized enterprises. This programme is funded by the German government to tackle the consequences...Read more
Key risks for ERTMS deployment in Sweden
Sweden’s rail infrastructure manager Trafikverket was forced to prolong the deployment of ERTMS twice this year. First, this was done for the southern regions of the country and then for the Malmbanan line, which is...Read more
Fourth Swedish city gears up to launch tram network
The city of Lund is gearing up to launch a tram network in the mid-December. Two Urbos 100 light rail vehicles have been already delivered from Spain for tests and adjustment works. Lund will be...Read more
Сhina will construct another high-speed railway in Serbia
The Government of Serbia is planning to construct a new high-speed railway. It will facilitate the train services between Belgrade and Niš, the country’s third-largest city. The project is estimated at 2 billion euros and...Read more
Hybrid conversion of diesel trains in Ireland
Irish national railway operator Iarnród Éireann is continuing the modernisation of diesel trains. It will introduce the refurbished vehicles with new power packs. These diesel trains could be also converted into the hybrid multiple units...Read more