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Alstom and Arcada to modernize the Romanian railway

Two contracts cover the electrification and modernization of the 66 km railway line between Cluj Napoca and Poieni. Thanks to modernization, the speed will be increased to 120 km/h for freight transport and 160 km/h for passenger trains.

Marketa Horpeniakova January 2, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

€200 million: hall extension at the ICE plant in Berliner Rummelsburg

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has invested around 200 million euros in the expansion and extended the five-track hall by 200 meters. Now trains up to 400 meters long, such as the XXL-ICE 4, or two shorter trains in a row can be maintained here on one track.

Karel Novak December 30, 2022 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

EBRD and EU to invest in the upgrade of Kosovo’s railways

Financial support from the EBRD and the EU is intended to help improve transport connectivity in the Western Balkans and promote a modal shift from road to rail as a greener mode of transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 29, 2022 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Hitachi Rail's Blue train has entered into operation in Sicily

The new train, designed for Trenitalia, is the first ever tri-mode train to enter passenger service in Europe.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 21, 2022 · 3 min read

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Spain: Alstom to supply 49 Coradia Stream trains to Renfe

With the new high-capacity trains, Renfe will be able to transport at least 20% more passengers per hour at the busiest rail hubs in Spain.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 20, 2022 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Stadler: contract for €2.3 billion with Federal Railways of Kazakhstan

Federal Railways of Kazakhstan (KTZ) and Stadler have signed three long-term contracts for the supply of 537 sleeper and couchette coaches, including a 20-year full-service contract.

Karel Novak December 15, 2022 · 2 min read

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France: significant recovery in rail freight transport

Rail freight transport increased by 5.4% in 2021 and is above the 2019 level, mainly due to an increase in combined transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 15, 2022 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

ERA: new study identifies potential time savings in rail freight and passenger transport

The study points to the need for further reduction of national rules and further adaptation of the technical specifications for interoperability.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 14, 2022 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

SNCF and DWS finalize the sale of the Akiem Group

CDPQ has acquired the entire capital of Akiem, a leading provider of locomotive leasing services in Europe, from the SNCF Group and DWS.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 13, 2022 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

DB has put into operation the new ICE 3neo high-speed train

Despite pandemic-related restrictions and disrupted supply chains around the world, the inaugural passenger trip took place just two and a half years after the train was ordered.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 7, 2022 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

The United States has approved a bill to avert a catastrophic rail strike

A rail strike, affecting mainly freight transport, would have a significant impact on the entire US economy.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 5, 2022 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Stadler to deliver 20 new FLIRT trains to Finland

Trains with electric drive will allow more sustainable rail transport in the Helsinki region.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 3, 2022 · 3 min read

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Hitachi Rail: on-board digital technology to run trains across European borders

Hitachi Rail has signed two new contracts to equip digital cab signaling technology onboard trains operated by SNCF and Eurostar on French national and cross-border rail networks. The equipment to contribute for enabling passengers to more easily travel by train across European borders.

Karel Novak November 29, 2022 · 1 min read

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CPK starts design of the first high-speed railway line in Poland

After completion of the project, it will be possible to travel between Warsaw and the largest Polish cities in a maximum of 2.5 hours.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 26, 2022 · 3 min read

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The latest study on light rail vehicles: despite the recessionary trend, demand is growing

The global market for new vehicles is currently around €2.8 billion per year and is expected to grow further.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 24, 2022 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Deutsche Bahn to collaborate with Siemens Mobility on the development of ICE train concept

A new generation of trains is expected to help Deutsche Bahn double the number of passengers using long-distance rail transport by 2030.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 16, 2022 · 2 min read

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Czechia: €180 million from the European Commission to support electric traction

The measure will contribute to improving the environmental performance of rail and urban transport and help transport operators to reduce the burden of rising electricity prices.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 14, 2022 · 2 min read

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Renfe to purchase 101 Cercancías and Media Distancia trains by the end of the year

This operation is part of Renfe's overall fleet renewal plan, which includes a total investment of 5.4 billion euros for the purchase of 519 new trains.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 10, 2022 · 2 min read

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ČD announces tender for the delivery of new fast train sets

České dráhy (ČD) plans to purchase comfortable barrier-free electric units for fast train connections. Their maximum speed will be 200 km/h. Passengers will be offered Wi-Fi, an onboard infotainment portal, or refreshments.

Karel Novak November 8, 2022 · 3 min read

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The longest train in the world, consisting of 100 wagons and 1906 meters long, crossed Rhaetian Railway.

Rhaetian Railway (RhB) took the world's longest narrow gauge passenger train on the UNESCO World Heritage route from the Albula Tunnel in Preda to the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct just outside Filisur.

Karel Novak October 31, 2022 · 2 min read