Stadler to supply three electric FLIRT units to Montenegro
Stadler has entered its 50th market after signing a contract to supply three FLIRT electric multiple units to Montenegrin operator Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore. Leer
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UK Nationalises Govia Thameslink Railway, the Nation’s Largest Rail Operator
The UK's rail renationalisation process has added its largest operator, Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, to public control. Leer
Adif activates its 2026-2027 wildfire prevention plan
Spain's Adif activates its 2026-2027 wildfire prevention plan, strengthening mitigation and coordination across the rail network, with intensified summer measures and support from AEMET and train operators. Leer
Madrid Metro will set all single journeys at €1.50 from 1 June
Madrid Metro single tickets revert to the price from 15 years ago, €1.50 per journey regardless of stations, from Monday 1 June. Leer
Worker Dies in Cercanías Madrid C-5 Tunnel After Backhoe Accident
A 39-year-old maintenance worker died early Thursday after being struck by a backhoe bucket in the C-5 tunnel between Laguna and Embajadores stations. Leer
Contactless bank card payment rolled out at Alameda–Rancagua–San Fernando turnstiles
EFE Trenes de Chile has launched ‘Pago AlToke’, enabling direct bank card validation at AFC gates on the Alameda–Rancagua–San Fernando commuter corridor, completing phase three of its Conecta programme. Leer
Hundreds of passengers stranded in two TGVs without air conditioning north of Lyon
An overhead line failure on Monday immobilised two TGVs for hours north of Lyon in 32°C heat. Both services reached their destinations with delays exceeding six hours. Leer
Apostolos Tzitzikostas to open InnoTrans 2026
InnoTrans, the leading transport trade fair, will mark its 30th anniversary in Berlin with strong institutional backing, including EU commissioners, senior industry executives and the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport. Leer
CargoBeamer ramps up Calais–Perpignan corridor to six weekly frequencies
CargoBeamer is strengthening its Calais–Perpignan rolling highway with daily departures Monday to Saturday, offering seamless links to flows bound for Spain and the UK. Leer
EU advances single through-ticket for cross-border rail travel
The EU has proposed a single cross-border rail ticket to streamline bookings and boost rail over short-haul flights, though critics warn impacts may be limited without infrastructure upgrades. Leer
Four killed as bus drives through level crossing barriers
A tragic accident in Flanders, Belgium, claimed the lives of two children and two adults yesterday after a train struck a school minibus whose driver had entered the level crossing with the barriers lowered. Leer
Penn Transformation Partners selected to redevelop New York Penn Station
The US government and Amtrak have appointed Penn Transformation Partners as private developer to overhaul New York Penn Station, with construction set to begin in 2027. Leer
Feasibility study for Cercanías extension to Navalcarnero awarded to IDOM
The Spanish Ministry of Transport awards IDOM a feasibility study for extending Cercanías services to Navalcarnero and integrating the line with potential south‑west expansions in the Madrid region. Leer
CP announces acquisition of 12 high-speed trains
CP – Comboios de Portugal has launched a tender to procure 12 high-speed trainsets worth €504 million, with an option for eight further units. Alstom's Avelia Horizon is widely seen as the frontrunner. Leer
Madrid Metro rolls out network-wide contactless bank card ticketing
From 1 June, passengers can pay directly at Madrid Metro fare gates using bank cards, initially for single tickets priced at a reduced €1.50 to streamline access and boost uptake. Leer
Contract awarded for Logroño–Miranda de Ebro section renewal project
Adif has awarded a €4.5 million contract for the preparation of the detailed design for the renewal of the 70.6 km Logroño–Miranda de Ebro section. Leer
First train unveiled in Great British Railways livery
The first train carrying Great British Railways branding has been unveiled in Brighton, marking a key step in the unification of the UK rail system. Leer
Driver training begins for Renfe class 453 units
This week has marked the start of driver training for the new Class 453 EMUs assigned to Cercanías Madrid. Authorisation of the rolling stock was granted on 7 May. Leer