Crosscountry introduces first refurbished Class 170 ‘Turbostar’ unit
The Turbostar refurbishment is expected to be completed by 2028, with a similar program for the Voyager fleet beginning later this year.
The Turbostar refurbishment is expected to be completed by 2028, with a similar program for the Voyager fleet beginning later this year.
Over 511 million passengers travelled by bus and train in Austria in 2024.
Authorities expect the first set to arrive in the city within the week.
Additional trains have been introduced into regional rail service in region surreounding Venice as part of an ongoing fleet renewal program.
The process will involve up to six units that have accumulated nearly 1.5 million kilometers in service.
The company will introduce Pendolino Plus trains on long-distance routes between Helsinki, Turku, and Oulu by the end of 2025.
The new fleet is intended to replace older vehicles on the Aigle–Leysin (AL) and Bex–Villars–Bretaye (BVB) lines, with deliveries scheduled to begin by early 2028.
Further details on the project’s timeline and procurement processes have not yet been disclosed.
Metro-North Railroad has announced plans to introduce battery-electric locomotives for its New Haven Line service to Penn Station.
The introduction of these trains means accommodation of cyclists and provide additional seating capacity on the route.
A total of 31 units are expected to join the fleet in the coming years.
A new entity, Rodalies de Catalunya, will be established as a result of a bilateral infrastructure commission meeting between the Spanish Ministry of Transport and the Generalitat of Catalonia.
The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining plans for closer cooperation to increase international rail capacity between the UK and mainland Europe.
The last vehicle arrived at the operator’s facility in Regensburg on February 5, where it underwent technical inspections, and test runs before entering service.
Prague and the Central Bohemian Region have launched a tender for a railway operator to manage a fleet of new high-capacity electric multiple units (EMUs) on key routes starting in 2029.
Canadian government has outlined plans for a high-speed rail network connecting Toronto and Quebec City.
The company, which operates rail services in the UK and the Nordics, aims to leverage its experience in managing large-scale rail networks in new markets.
Midtjyske Jernbaner plans introduce battery-powered trains, with the first units expected to arrive at Lemvig Station in February 2025.
The continued operation aligns with the priorities of King Charles III, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental considerations in future rail travel.
Eurostar has outlined plans to expand to five daily services between Amsterdam and London by 2026.