Europe News
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Italy: €1.6 Billion Contract Awarded for High-Speed Rail Construction
Webuild, Ghella, Pizzarotti and SELI have secured a €1.6 bn contract for the Salerno–Reggio Calabria high-speed rail line.
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Siemens Mobility Norway to Install Signalling & CBTC System for Diakonhjemmet Station
Siemens Mobility Norway has been awarded a contract to provide a signalling and train control system for Oslo's new Diakonhjemmet Station.
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Spain: Stadler to Supply Seven TRAMLINK V3 Electric Trams for FGC
Stadler has been awarded a contract to supply seven TRAMLINK V3 electric trams for FGC's new TramCamp system.
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Belgium: SNCB Confirms CAF as Preferred Bidder for New Train Fleet
Belgium's national rail operator, SNCB/ NMBS, has confirmed CAF as its preferred bidder for delivering a new fleet of AM30 trains.
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France: CAF Secures Order of 38 Urbos Trams for SMMAG
CAF has been awarded a new contract for the supply of 38 Urbos trams for the Grenoble Area Mobility Union (SMMAG).
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Alstom Spain Publishes Results for 2024/2025 Financial Year
Alstom Spain has announced its results for the 2024/2025 financial year, with the company posting sales worth €809 million.
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France: Alstom's Omneo Trains Debut on ZOU! Line
Alstom's new Omneo trains have begun commercial service on the ZOU! line between Marseille, Toulon and Nice in the South of France.
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Alstom Unveils New Coradia Stream Trains Connecting Italy and Austria
Alstom has unveiled the first of 21 new Coradia Stream trains set to connect South Tyrol, Italy, & Tyrol, Austria.
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Norway: Stadler to Supply Signalling for Bergen Light Rail Expansion
Stadler has been contracted to supply signalling technology for the expansion of the Bybanen light rail network in Bergen, Norway.
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Stadler Sells Its 100th Tailormade Train in Italy
Stadler has signed a contract with Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) for the supply of three diesel-electric metre-gauge multiple units.
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iryo and ITA Airways Offer Integrated Train + Air Ticket from Italy to Spain
High-speed rail operator, iryo has partnered with ITA Airways to offer an integrated 'train + air' ticket for travel between Spain and Italy…
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Renfe's AVE Trains Serve One Million Passengers between France and Spain
Renfe’s international AVE service between France and Spain has surpassed one million passengers since its launch in summer 2023.
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Italy: T2 Tramway Extension Opens in Florence
GEST has commenced operations on the T2 tramway extension in Florence, connecting Peretola Airport with San Marco Square.
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Alstom Spain's Talent Energy Programme for Students and Graduates
Alstom has announced the launch of the 12th edition of its Talent Energy Programme in Spain for university students and recent graduates.
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Italy: FS GROUP Launches Tender for Works on Santomarco Tunnel
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (FS Group) has launched a tender for the executive design and construction of works on the Santomarco Tunnel.
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It’s Not Plain Who Runs the Train in Spain
Earlier this year, Global Mobility Call explored the key benefits and challenges of rail network liberalisation in Spain.
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Messe Berlin Launches New Mobility Division
Messe Berlin has launched a new Mobility Division to centralise its portfolio of mobility-themed events, including InnoTrans.
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New National Automatic Train Protection System Approved for the Belgium Rail Network
A new national automatic train protection system, the TBL1+, has been approved for the Belgian rail network.
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Arriva Launches New Rail Route across Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany
Arriva Netherlands has launched a new rail route connecting Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
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Ricardo’s First Certification in Belgium: The FLIRT Commuter Train
The first Stadler FLIRT trains with ECTS Guardia signalling system are now in service in Belgium, following certification from Ricardo Rail.
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Spain: Talgo Delivers First Avril Trains to Renfe
In Spain, Talgo has delivered its first Avril trains to Renfe following the completion of on-track testing.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Green Loan for Railway Infrastructure in Norway
KfW IPEX-Bank provides a NOK 1,148 million (approximately EUR 100 million) green loan facility for the Norwegian Bane NOR Eiendom.
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Norway: Stadler to Deliver 17 Long-Distance FLIRT Nordic Express Trains
Norske tog has contracted Stadler to manufacture 17 FLIRT Nordic Express long-distance trains that will enter service in Norway from 2026.
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Norway: Bane NOR Opens High-Speed Follobanen Line
Bane NOR has opened the Follobanen double-track high-speed line, which will half travel times between Oslo and Ski from 22 to 11 minutes.
