Europe News
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Good News from France: Mobile Worksites Now Authorised to Use MRWS!
Zöllner's Mobile Radio Warning System (MRWS) has been approved by SNCF Réseau for mobile worksites in France.
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European Sleeper Launches New Paris – Berlin Night Train
European Sleeper has officially launched its new Paris–Berlin night train, having embarked on its first journey on Thursday 26 March.
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CAF to Supply 30 Commuter Trains for Operation in Belgrade
CAF has been awarded a contract to supply 30 commuter units to JSC “Srbijavoz”, the Serbian national railway company.
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Rail Baltica Uses GIS to Collect and Deliver Construction Data via a Single Platform
Rail Baltica is building a 870km greenfield railway with GIS at its core – using Esri technology to unify construction data across three cou…
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Alstom to Provide Full Turnkey Solution for Belgrade Metro Line 1
Alstom has been awarded a brand-new €915 million turnkey contract for the delivery of Belgrade's Metro Line 1.
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HS2 Simplification Plans Raise Questions Over Speed Cuts
The rail industry reacts as HS2 plans to explore simplification measures, including potential speed reductions to cut costs and delays.
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Who Is Inglas?
Ryan Anderson, CEO of Inglas, explains how the Impact Sentinel system delivers real-time rockfall and landslide alarms to rail operators.
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Deutsche Bahn Reports Higher Revenue and Improved Operating Result for 2025
Deutsche Bahn has reported a return to a positive operating result for the 2025 financial year, alongside a modest increase in revenue.
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Leo Express Awarded Operation Contract for Prague–Munich Service
Leo Express has been awarded the tender to operate a new international service set to run between Prague and Munich.
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TRU Teams to Deliver Engineering Works Between Huddersfield & Leeds
During May and June, further progress will be made on the Transpennine Route Upgrade between Huddersfield and Leeds.
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Renfe Launches Tender for Up to 40 High-Speed Trains
Spanish rail operator Renfe has approved a tender to purchase up to 40 high-speed trains, valued at 1.777 billion EUR.
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UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR
The UK & Scottish Governments have published a new agreement setting out plans for rail functions following the establishment of GBR.
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Sweden: Alstom Signs 12-Year Service Agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik
Alstom has signed a new, long-term technical support and spares supply agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik, which will cover a 12-year period.
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MoU Aims to Deliver Improvements Across Welsh Rail Network Under GBR
The UK government has published an agreement with Welsh ministers that aims to set out new ways of working under Great British Railways.
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Siemens & Akiem to Launch New Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery Locomotives
Siemens Mobility has signed a new framework agreement with Akiem for the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives.
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Italy: Škoda Unveils First ForCity Classic 49T Tram in Bergamo
The Škoda Group has unveiled the first ForCity Classic 49T tram in Bergamo, which will soon enter operation on the new T2 line.
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New Quantum Navigation Technology Trialled on British Rail Network
New systems are being designed to measure train position with extreme precision via the use of quantum navigation technologies.
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Hitachi to Supply Nine Additional Frecciarossa Trains to FS Italiane
The FS Group has announced the signing of a new contract with Hitachi Rail for the manufacture and supply of nine Frecciarossa trains.
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Lumo Reveals First Look at Newly-Refurbished Class 222 Trains
Lumo has revealed a first look at the livery of the newly-refurbished Class 222 trains set to serve customers along its West Coast service.
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HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost
The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project.
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Škoda Group Presents First Electric Trains for Bulgaria
The Škoda Group has presented the first completed four-car electric train designed for services on the Bulgarian railway network.
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UK: DFTO Appoints Non-Executive Directors in Preparation for GBR Transition
Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board.
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Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with ScotRail
Alstom has announced the signing of a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with ScotRail Trains Limited.
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Amey to Deliver Consultancy Services for Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme
Amey will deliver multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services for the Leeds to Sheffield corridor as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
