OEBB Invests €460m in Styria’s Rail Network
OEBB will invest 460 million euros in its rail infrastructure in 2020 with the main focus being on the Südstrecke between Vienna and Villach.
British Stations Get £20m Accessibility Funding
The UK government has announced £20m in funding to improve accessibility in stations through measures such as lifts and accessible toilets.
Grand Est Region Buys 39 Coradia Polyvalent Trains
France's Grand Est region has ordered 39 Alstom Coradia Polyvalent trains for both cross-border and domestic operations.
Avignon Tram Line Opens with Alstom Citadis X05 Trams
Avignon's first tram line opened to the public on 19 October with Alstom Citadis X05 trams. A second line is scheduled to open in 2023.
Masats Involved in the European Project Shift2Rail
Masats is part of the project "Car Body Shells, Doors and Interiors” led by EURECAT, Technology Centre of Catalonia, having secured funding.
TfW: 6500 More Spaces to Improve Capacity in Wales
One major complaint of rail passengers in Wales has been capacity. In response, TfW is introducing 6500 extra spaces per week from December.
Northern Takes First Pacer Train Out of Service
Given the DfT's policy that all trains must meet accessibilty requirements by 1 January 2020, Northern Pacer trains are being retired.
London: CAF to Supply 43 Metro Trains for DLR
CAF has been awarded a contract by TfL for 43 new driverless metro trains to operate on the DLR. The first trains will enter service in 2023.