Buckingham announces withdrawal of British Royal Train
The British monarchy puts an end to its Royal Train after more than 150 years. Before March 2027, when its maintenance contract expires, it will cease service for good. Leer
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Velvet, the brand name of the new French operator Proxima
The French private operator known until now as Proxima presents its Velvet brand name and the first images of one of its double-decker Avelia Horizon trains. Leer
DB InfraGO delays its ambitious line renewal programme
Following criticism of the total closures of lines for months to carry out their complete renovation, DB InfraGO announces that it will delay the work from 2027 onwards. Leer
DB launches youth travel pass with unlimited weekend travel on ICE and Intercity trains
Deutsche Bahn is launching the "44-Stunden-Ticket Young", a season ticket that allows unlimited travel on ICE and Intercity trains for €44 every weekend in July. It will be available to young people up to the age of 26. Leer
ÖBB and Stadler present the KISS for Railjet
The first EMU trains for ÖBB's Railjet service are now a reality. The Austrian company and Stadler presented yesterday the first of 14 KISS 200s purchased in 2023. Leer
Spain authorises the tender for the supply of electricity and diesel for railway use until 2030
The Spanish Council of Ministers this week authorised two contracts for the supply of green electricity and diesel for train traction between 2026 and 2030 for 1.5 billion euros. Leer
The new multimodal station in Santiago de Compostela is in service
The extension of Santiago de Compostela station came into service yesterday, transforming it into a modern, multimodal station. Leer
SNCF Voyageurs completes the purchase of new 96 RER NG trains
SNCF Voyageurs has signed a contract for the purchase of 96 trains of the Z 58500 series (RER NG) for the Parisian RER D line. The order is valued at 162 million euros. Leer
Completion of the entry into service of the 7000 and 8000 series of Barcelona metro trains
On June 20h, the last train of the 7000 and 8000 series for the Barcelona metro came into service. This marked the end of the incorporation of the 50 trains manufactured by Alstom with a great accessibility design. Leer
Dutch rail blackout leaves Schiphol airport without trains
A fire in cables caused a railway blackout in the Netherlands and disruption of rail traffic between Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, and Utrecht. Leer
Feasibility study awarded to integrate the Torralba-Soria-Castejón line into the HS network
The Spanish Transport Ministry awarded a feasibility study to connect the Torralba-Soria line to the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line. This connection would reduce journey times and improve the viability of the reopening of the Soria-Castejón line. Leer
Renfe of America comes to an end after Texas Central project derailment
Following the derailment of the Texas Central project, Renfe concludes its venture in the United States and dissolves its subsidiary, Renfe of America. The losses amounted to 4.5 million euros. Leer
Renfe and unions agree on a new career path for OCCs
The negotiations of the 4th Collective Collective Agreement of Renfe have achieved the creation of a professional career for the Operations Management Centres, with a 25 vacancies for Rodalies public job competition. Leer
Work begins on section III of line 3 of the Seville Metro
Work has officially begun on section III of line 3 of the Seville metro, which will serve the Virgen Macarena hospital. This station will be connected to the future line 4. Leer
FGV will cede 6 Limón Expŕes cars to Ponfeblino
The project to recover the Ponferrada-Villablino as a tourist railway reaches an important milestone when FGV cedes six of the carriages used in the past for the Limón Exprés. Leer
Rodalies de Catalunya creation agreement presented
The Spanish Central Government and the Generalitat have today presented the agreement to set up Rodalies de Catalunya. Renfe Viajeros will own 50.1% while the Generalitat will control the Board of Directors. Leer
Spanish Transport Ministry will disrupt Metrovalencia line 1 in July and August
From 28 June to 31 August the Metrovalencia line 1 service between Bétera and Masies will be interrupted due to improvement works on the A-7. Leer
Alstom selects GMV for the AVLS of the AlUla tramway in Saudi Arabia
The Spanish multinational GMV has been selected by Alstom to supply the Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVLS). Leer