Latest France News
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TGV-M Receives ERA Market Authorisation Ahead of Passenger Launch
The new TGV-M high-speed train has received market authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA).
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Alstom and CAF Present New MI20 Train for Paris RER B Line
Alstom and CAF have presented the new MI20 train, which is due to enter service on the Paris RER B line by the end of 2028.
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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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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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Trenitalia France to Construct New High-Speed Maintenance Hub in Paris
Trenitalia France has signed a 35-year lease agreement with SNCF Réseau to construct a new maintenance hub for high-speed trains.
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France: New Tram Line B and BRT Line D Commence Service in Brest
The French city of Brest has inaugurated a second tramway line and a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, designed by SYSTRA.
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Pandrol France Celebrates Latest Gold Ecovadis Sustainability Rating
Pandrol France earns a fifth consecutive EcoVadis Gold rating and maintains advanced carbon management, showcasing its leadership
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Alstom to Provide 15 Additional Avelia Horizon Trains to SNCF Voyageurs
SNCF Voyageurs has approved an additional order for a set of 15 new-generation Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom.
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CAF to Supply 10 Additional Régiolis Trains to SNCF Voyageurs
CAF will supply an additional set of ten Régiolis regional trains to SNCF Voyageurs for operation in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
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Frauscher Announces Leadership Transition
Frauscher Sensor Technology announces Mayank Tripathi as Vice President & General Manager, succeeding long-standing CEO Michael Thiel.
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Hitachi Rail to Supply Ticketing System for Île-de-France Mobilités' Cable 1
Hitachi Rail is set to provide the ticketing system for Île-de-France Mobilités' new Cable 1 urban cable car line.
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FS Group and Certares Partner on High-Speed Rail Growth in UK and Europe
FS Group and Certares have signed a partnership aimed at supporting the development of international high-speed rail services in Europe.
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CAF to Supply 22 Regional Trains for Services in Southern France
CAF has secured a 250 million EUR contract in France for the supply of 22 Régiolis regional trains to SNCF Voyageurs.
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Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs Provide TGV-M Project Update for 2026 Launch
Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs have sent the TGV-M for official approval to the European Railways Agency prior to its planned launch in 2026.
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Valentin Reyjal Appointed Vice President of the Rail Simulation Business Line at Sogeclair
SOGECLAIR has appointed Valentin Reyjal as Vice President of its Rail Simulation Business Line, strengthening its global strategy in mobilit…
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Siemens Mobility to Supply 57 VAL208 NG3 Metro Trains for Lille Line 2
The European Metropolis of Lille has voted to award Siemens Mobility a new contract to supply 57 VAL208 NG3 trains for its Line 2 route.
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Siemens to Automate Systems for Paris Metro Line 13
Siemens Mobility has secured a contract to deliver a new Automatic Train Operation System for Paris Metro Line 13.
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Alstom to Supply 26 Automatic Metro Trains for SYTRAL Mobilités
Alstom is set to supply SYTRAL Mobilités with 26 new metro trains, as well as provide an overhaul of Lyon's D line.
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CAF to Supply 14 Coradia Polyvalent Trains for Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
CAF has secured a new contract for the delivery of 14 Coradia Polyvalent regional trains for operation in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region…
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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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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 to Deliver 96 Additional RER NG Trains in Île-de-France
Alstom has confirmed an order for 96 additional RER New Generation (RER NG) trains for operation on the RER D line.
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Alstom Delivers First Train for Grand Paris Express Line 18
The Société des grands projets, Île-de-France Mobilités, and Alstom have presented the first metro train for the Grand Paris Express Line 18…
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SYSTRA to Support New High-Speed Rail Line in South-West France
SNCF Réseau has appointed SYSTRA to provide project management assistance for a new high-speed rail line (Ligne Nouvelle Sud-Ouest, LNSO).