Europe News
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Piccadilly Line Upgrades Prepare for Introduction of New Trains
TfL has confirmed planned closures on parts of the Piccadilly line ahead of the introduction of a new fleet of trains.
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What Has Changed Since South Western Railway Entered Public Ownership?
What has changed since South Western Railway entered public ownership one year ago? New trains, capacity improvements, and ongoing delays.
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UK Government Establishes Mass Transit Taskforce for Urban Transport
The UK government has created a Mass Transit Taskforce aimed at improving how tram, light rail and bus-based transit systems are delivered.
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UK CMA Calls for Reforms to Rail Procurement to Reduce Costs
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for procurement changes for the UK's road and rail infrastructure projects.
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Great British Railways Train Unveiled Ahead of GTR Nationalisation
The first train with Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been unveiled ahead of Govia Thameslink Railway entering public ownership.
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Škoda Transtech Disagrees with Helsinki Tram Tender Exclusion
Škoda Transtech has disagreed with a recent decision to exclude the company from a tender for the supply of new trams for use in Helsinki.
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HS2 Costs and Timetable Increased as Government Announces Project Reset
The UK Government has announced revised costs and delivery timeframes for HS2, with plans to reset the high-speed rail project.
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36 J-Series Trains Enter Operation on Berlin Subway Lines
A set of 36 new J series trains have now entered regular daily service on Berlin's U5 subway line, replacing the IK units currently in use.
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Over 80% of Plots Acquired for Key Section of Port Polska Programme
CPK has announced the completion of the Railway Voluntary Acquisition Programme for a section of the Port Polska investment programme.
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UK: First Phase of Mid Cornwall Metro Services Officially Begin
The first phase of the new Mid Cornwall Metro has begun operation, with local business leaders welcoming the service between Newquay and Par…
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Siemens Mobility to Acquire Key MERMEC Group Businesses
Siemens Mobility has announced it will acquire a number of key businesses of Italian rail network specialist MERMEC Group.
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DB InfraGO Completes Renovation on Key Section of Hamburg – Berlin Line
DB InfraGO has announced the completion of a corridor renovation along the northern section of the rail link between Hamburg and Berlin.
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UK: Latest National Timetable Changes to Increase Capacity & Connectivity
National rail timetable changes aim to bring increased capacity, improved connectivity and targeted service enhancements across England.
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European Commission Proposes New Rules to Enable Seamless European Train Travel
The European Commission has proposed a new set of rules that aim to enable seamless travel across Europe via the purchase of a single ticket…
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HS2 Completes Construction of Network's Tallest Bridge
Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 in Birmingham - the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network.
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UK: New Leadership Team to Align Track & Train Across Anglia
A new leadership team has brought together c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia, enabling a closer alignment across Eastern England.
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DB Regio Introduces Ticket Purchase Options via Google Maps
DB Regio has announced that customers will now be able to book tickets directly through the Google Maps app.
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MetroLink Invites Bidders to Participate in Tender for Trains, Tracks and Stations
Prospective bidders have been invited to participate in a tender for the supply of trains, tracks and stations for Dublin's MetroLink.
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Alstom & Flox Intelligence Trial AI-Powered Wildlife Detection & Deterrence Software
Alstom and Flox Intelligence will conduct a series of tests utilising AI technology that will identify and deter wildlife along the tracks.
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DfT Seeks Rail Safety & Reliability Solutions in Latest Round of FOAK Competition
The DfT has opened the ninth round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, seeking projects aimed at improving safety and reliability.
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Latest £150 Million Phase of Investment to Begin on Greater Manchester Tram Network
A new £150 million phase of renovations is set to begin on Greater Manchester's tram network later this month.
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Mechan Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Axel Kaiser as Managing Director
Mechan appoints Axel Kaiser as Managing Director and Athanasios Meretakis as Head of Engineering, strengthening its leadership team for futu…
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UK: Cambridge South Station to Open in June
Cambridge South station will see passenger services begin calling at & departing the station from 28 June.
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Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Explore Direct Rail Link Between London and Switzerland
Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Voyageurs have signed a MoU to explore the introduction of direct rail services between London and Switzerland.
