Adif and China Railway renew their collaboration protocol
The Spanish infrastructure manager and the national railway company China Railway renew their cooperation agreement to exchange knowledge and experience. Leer
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London Underground extends mobile coverage in its tunnels
TfL continues to make progress in extending mobile coverage on the London Underground network, with new routes and operators gradually being added. Leer
Alstom to build 316 M-9A series cars for MTA
MTA chooses Alstom to supply 316 cars, with an option for additional 242 cars, to form M-9A series trains for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad. Leer
Adif launches virtual timetable panels accessible from the Internet
The Spanish rail infrastructure manager launches virtual panels with station departures and arrivals accessible through the web. Leer
CAF sells 38 Urbos trams and 14 Coradia Polyvalent trains in France
CAF wins two new contracts in France for a total value of more than 300 million euros to supply trams, Intercités trains and TER trains. Leer
Siemens Mobility opens expansion of Munich-Allach site
Following an investment of €250 million, Siemens today inaugurated the expansion of its Munich-Allach plant, which doubles its floor space and incorporates the latest technologies. Leer
Belmond and GB Railfreight unveil the Britannic Explorer luxury train
Last Thursday, Belmond and GB Railfreight unveiled at Euston Station, London, the new luxury Britannic Express train that will run between England and Wales from 11 July. Leer
TMB announces the purchase of 39 trains for Barcelona’s metro system
TMB announces that it will tender the purchase of 39 new trains to be distributed among several lines, including the central section of lines 9 and 10 of the Barcelona metro. It will invest 331 million euros. Leer
Guardia Civil arrests suspected Andalusian HSL cable thieves on 4 May
After completing the investigation, the Spanish Guardia Civil has found the alleged cable thieves who caused the railway chaos on 4 May. During their arrest, they have seized part of the stolen material. Leer
UK public operators start coordinating maintenance plans
The renationalisation of railways in the UK leaves initiatives like this one: three public operators improve the efficiency of Heaton depot after coordinating their maintenance work. Leer
Adif AV awards Renfe the infrastructure tests with rolling stock
For 7.7 million euros, Renfe was awarded the contract to carry out rolling stock tests on both new and existing Adif's rail infrastructures. Leer
The reform of Martorell station goes out for public information
The public information process has begun for the refurbishment of Martorell station, which will improve operations and intermodality with the FGC network. Leer
Alstom Spain improves its financial results for 2023/2024
Alstom's Spanish division announces an increase in sales in fiscal year 2024/2025 and an order book double that of 2020. Leer
DSB orders 50 additional IC5 trains
Alstom receives an order of 50 additional trains of the IC5 series from Danish DSB. They will be added to the 100 trains ordered in 2021 and the 3 with which Alstom will compensate for delays. Leer
Ouigo denies responsibility for Monday’s incident on the Madrid-Andalusia HSL
Low-cost operator Ouigo denies accusations, in an informal conversation, by Spanish Vice-President María Jesús Montero that the TOC was responsible for the incident on Monday 30 June. Leer
Siemens announces the Charger B+AC dual locomotive
Siemens Mobility is launching an evolution of its Charger locomotive, designed for the North American market, a bi-mode electric-battery locomotive. It will have a range of 100 miles. Leer
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
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