Europe News
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Siemens Mobility to Deliver Up to 200 Double-Deck Trains to SBB
SBB has signed a new contract with Siemens Mobility Switzerland for the initial supply of 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains.
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Southeastern Automates Timetable Change Updates in UK First
Southeastern has become the UK's first train operator to automate the communication of planned timetable changes.
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Industry Leaders & Technology Experts Gather at Launch of British Rail's First Joint AI Action Plan
Network Rail has celebrated the launch of the British rail sector's first-ever joint AI action plan at an event in London.
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HS2 Engineers to Begin Work on New Saltley Viaduct
HS2 engineers are gearing up to begin reconstruction of Saltley Viaduct, facilitating the arrival of new high-speed rail services.
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France: Alstom Commissions First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System in Montbard
Alstom has successfully commissioned the new-generation ARGOS computerised interlocking system at a site in Montbard, near Dijon, France.
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Siemens Mobility to Deliver Romania's First Hydrogen Train Fleet
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract by Romania’s ARF for the delivery of 12 two-car hydrogen-powered electric multiple units.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail: Economic Boosts, Timelines & Lessons Learnt from HS2
An oral evidence session examined how government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail aim to supercharge economic growth across the region.
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Finland: Siemens Delivers 80th Vectron Electric Locomotive to VR
Siemens Mobility has celebrated the delivery of the last of an initially ordered 80 Vectron electric locomotives to Finnish company VR.
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Cross Passages Installed Along HS2's Northolt Tunnel
The HS2 project has reached another significant milestone with the construction of 34 cross passages along the Northolt Tunnel.
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Charging Battery Trains on Denmark’s Non-Electrified Rail Lines
Sécheron's rail charging converter enables battery trains in Denmark to recharge in 15 minutes at station charging islands, cutting diesel u…
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UK: EMR Launches New Widgit-Based Station Guides
East Midlands Railway has introduced new station guides designed to make information clearer and more accessible for passengers.
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LTG Cargo Polska Introduces 72 New Pocket Wagons on Kaunas to Duisburg Line
LTG Cargo Polska has announced the introduction of 72 new pocket wagons on the European gauge (1,435 mm) line from Kaunas to Duisburg.
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UK: Government Agrees to Provide Further Information on Railways Bill
The UK Government has issued a full response to the Transport Committee's recent report on the Railways Bill.
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ZSSK CARGO to Provide First-Mile Logistics for Volvo Cars Plant in Slovakia
ZSSK CARGO has been awarded a tender to supply first-mile rail logistics for a new Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Valaliky.
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CPK Launches Tender for Construction of Key Section of Y Railway Line
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny has launched a procurement procedure for construction of a key section of the new Y railway line.
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European Commission Authorises Continuation of Tender for Lisbon Violet Line
Metropolitano de Lisboa has been authorised to move forward with awarding the contract for the construction and design of the Violet line.
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TransPennine Express Announces All Night Services to Manchester Airport
TransPennine Express has announced the addition of a slew of all night services both to and from Manchester Airport.
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Rolls-Royce Switches to HVO for German Engine Testing
Rolls-Royce has completed a series of new tests for its mtu diesel engines in Germany utilising hydrogenated vegetable oils.
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Sweden: Talgo to Supply New Fleet of Long-Distance Trains for Trafikverket
Talgo has signed an agreement with Trafikverket for the supply of a new fleet of long-distance daytime and overnight trains.
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Germany: BMV Launches New ERTMS Coordination Office
German Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced the launch of the ERTMS Coordination Office.
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Alstom's Preliminary FY 2025/26 Results Show Record Orders, Dipped EBIT Margin
Alstom has published preliminary results for the 2025/26 financial year, indicating record orders and an adjusted EBIT at ~6%.
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Network Rail Prevents Lineside Fires During Annual Safety Programme
Network Rail has celebrated another successful iteration of a safety programme carried out across Teesside, County Durham and the North East…
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Hitachi Rail to Develop & Certify New ERTMS STM for Portuguese Market
Hitachi Rail has been chosen to both develop and certify a new External ERTMS Specific Transmission Module (STM) for the Portuguese market.
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Germany: Stadler to Supply 14 TINA Trams to Görlitz & Zwickau
Stadler will provide 14 modern low-floor TINA trams to both the Görlitz transport authority and Zwickau municipal transport authority.
