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All the news on the European rail sector.
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France: Alstom Agrees Framework Contract with Tram Operator in Lyon
Alstom Transport has agreed a framework contract with SYTRAL (Syndicat des Transports de l'Agglomération Lyonnaise) in Lyon for the supply o…
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InnoTrans 2018 Announces Programme for Official Opening Ceremony
InnoTrans 2018 has invited more than 1,000 senior figures from industry, science and politics around the world to attend the opening ceremon…
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International Union of Railways: Gianluigi Castelli Appointed Chairman
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has appointed Gianluigi Castelli, Chairman of Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), as Chair. Castelli, who h…
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EU: Shift2Rail Announces Affiliated Events at InnoTrans 2018
Shift2Rail (S2R) which is part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, has announced its participation in several events at the trad…
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Germany: 3,600 Apprentices Start with Deutsche Bahn
Around 3,600 apprentices enjoyed their first day of work at Deutsche Bahn on 3 September. Showing up to their first shift in Berlin, Hamburg…
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Leo Express Second-Largest Open-Access Operator in Germany
Private Czech rail company Leo Express entered the German rail market in partnership with FlixTrain a year ago on 24 August 2017. It runs se…
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Bombardier "Banking" on New High-Tech Laboratory
Bombardier Transportation has opened a new high-tech laboratory in Mannheim, Germany. The laboratory will develop and test electronic train …
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Bombardier to Provide up to 50 Multi-System Locomotives to CD Cargo
Bombardier Transportation and CD Cargo, the freight subsidiary of Czech Railways, have signed a purchase agreement for up to 50 of the newes…
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Shift2Rail Publishes Preliminary Programme for InnoTrans 2018
Shift2Rail has published its preliminary programme for InnoTrans 2018. The European Union agency is showcasing an extensive range of solutio…
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EU Publishes Contingency Management Handbook for Rail
The European Commission has developed a Handbook for International Contingency Management. It features standards that will ensure rail traff…
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United Wagon Company Awarded Q2 Quality Status by Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn has approved United Wagon Company (UWC) to supply freight cars to the operator and assigned it Q2 quality status. The Tikhvin …
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Le Shuttle Freight: High Trade Volumes in July 2018
Le Shuttle Freight has published a report on its trade volumes for July 2018. The company recorded its best freight figures for that month o…
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German Government Releases Funds to Increase Energy Efficiency in Rail
The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) in Germany has launched a new programme to support energy efficiency in …
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Czech Republic: Leo Express Orders 15 LINT DMUs from Alstom
Leo Express has ordered 15 LINT DMUs from Alstom Transport and is currently negotiating approval of them from the Czech rail authorities. Th…
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Italian State Railways to Create Zero-Impact Stations
Italian State Railways Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. has announced its objective to create zero-impact railway stations with its Gree…
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Bombardier to Supply 36 Additional Francilien Trains for Greater Paris
French national railway company SNCF has ordered 36 Francilien (SNCF Z 50000) train sets from Bombardier Transportation on behalf of Île-de-…
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Poland: Leo Express Makes Maiden Journey Between Prague and Krakow
The first Leo Express train between Prague and Krakow departed from Prague's main railway station on 20 July 2018. This journey makes Leo Ex…
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France: SNCF Orders 100 Avelia Horizon Very-High-Speed Trainsets from Alstom
SNCF Mobilités has ordered 100 next-generation Avelia Horizon very-high-speed TGV trains from Alstom Transport. The cost of the fleet is 20%…
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Bombardier Agrees Facilities Management Contract with ENGIE
Bombardier Transportation has appointed ENGIE on a five-year global frame contract, worth €250 million, to deliver integrated facilities man…
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Germany: Deutsche Bahn Releases Revenue and Passenger Numbers for the First Half of 2018
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has published the figures for revenue, passenger numbers and investment in Germany during the first half of 2018. The rep…
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Alstom Shareholders Approve Siemens Merger and Other Resolutions
Shareholders of Alstom Transport have approved the merger with Siemens and all other resolutions proposed at their special and combined meet…
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Just the Ticket: How Third-Party Sellers are Providing a Better Deal on Rail Fares
In this article for Railway-News Dave Ashton, CEO of Loco2, a ticketing service for rail in the UK and Europe, explains how third-party sell…
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GE Transportation Produces First TE33A Locomotive for Ukrainian Railways
GE Transportation has completed production of the first Evolution Series TE33A locomotive in a fleet of 30 for Ukrainian Railways. This loco…
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Germany: Coradia iLint Receives Federal Approval for Commercial Operation
Alstom has announced that the Coradia iLint, the first passenger train in the world powered by hydrogen cells has received approval from the…