TGV driver dies after collision with lorry in Pas-de-Calais
The driver of a TGV service running between Dunkirk and Paris lost his life yesterday after colliding with a lorry that was stranded on a level crossing. Fifteen people were injured. Leer
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Martin Sion takes over as CEO of Alstom
On 1 April, Martin Sion succeeded Henri Poupart-Lafarge as Chief Executive Officer of the French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom. Coming from ArianeGroup, Sion now leads a company that has tripled its turnover over the past decade. Leer
Stadler drops Federal Administrative Court challenge to SBB’s double-deck EMU framework award to Siemens
Swiss rolling stock builder Stadler has withdrawn its legal challenge against SBB’s decision to award Siemens a framework agreement for up to 200 double-deck electric multiple units (EMUs). Leer
Grupo Ruiz and Barraqueiro to operate the Jaén tramway
Key milestone for launching Jaén tram service. Contracting Board awards 10-year operation to Barraqueiro-Ruiz consortium. Leer
Six companies to compete for designing Madrid’s new public transport payment system
The Regional Transport Consortium of the Community of Madrid has shortlisted six bids for the next stage of the tender to implement ABT, moving towards an interoperable pay-as-you-go model. Leer
Talgo to build overnight trains for Sweden’s Trafikverket
Talgo continues strengthening its foothold in Europe with a new order from Sweden’s Trafikverket, which will lease the trains to national operator SJ. The fleet will consist of locomotive-hauled overnight services powered by Siemens Vectron units. Leer
Renfe to recruit 600 commercial operators
If you’re looking to work as a commercial operator at Renfe—handling ticket inspection and customer service—you have until 9 April to apply for the 2026 Public Employment Offer. The company is offering a total of 600 positions. Leer
Renfe launches tender for 30 new high‑speed trains
This morning saw the publication of Renfe’s call for tenders for the procurement of 30 new high‑speed trains. The financial offer will only account for 30% of the evaluation, and bids may be submitted until 9 June. Leer
Renfe cancels framework agreement to reach Paris
Following persistent technical hurdles delaying the certification of Talgo Avril 106 series in France —and the uncertainty around when these issues will be resolved— Renfe has decided to cancel its framework agreement with SNCF Réseau for reserving train paths between Lyon and Paris. Leer
Correction: Leo Express will not use the Talgo VI on the Prague–Munich route
CORRECTION: Leo Express will not use the Talgo VI trainsets on the Prague–Munich route. Instead, it will operate second-hand passenger coaches acquired by Renfe from DB. Leer
Serveo wins Renfe’s new on-board catering contract
Service company Serveo has secured the contract to provide customer service and on-board catering on Renfe trains for €352.6 million, VAT included. Leer
Renfe rolls out energy metering system on series 106 fleet
Renfe has begun fitting its trains with a certified onboard Energy Measurement System that records the actual electricity consumption of each unit, starting with its Class 106 fleet. Leer
Serbia’s JSC Srbijavoz orders 30 Civity trains from CAF
CAF has secured its second contract in Serbia, this time to supply 30 Civity commuter EMUs for the state operator JSC Srbijavoz. Leer
Renfe acquires passenger coaches from DB to lease them to Leo Express
Renfe has announced the acquisition of second-hand passenger coaches from Deutsche Bahn, which it will lease to Czech operator Leo Express to bolster its fleet. These coaches will be rostered, among other duties, on the Prague–Munich corridor. Leer
Alstom wins turnkey contract for Belgrade Metro Line 1
Serbia’s first metro line will feature Alstom technology. The French manufacturer has secured a €915 million contract to supply 32 trains, trackwork, and signalling, among other systems. Leer
Construction begins on the railway linking Kenya with Uganda
The Presidents of Kenya and Uganda have presided over the start of works on the Naivasha–Kisumu and Kisumu–Malaba sections of the Standard Gauge Railway, which will connect the port of Mombasa with Uganda. Leer
Leo Express takes over EX36 Prague-Munich for 5 years
The Czech Ministry of Transport has awarded Leo Express the operation of the international Ex 36 route linking Prague with Munich. The service will use second-hand rolling stock purchased from DB by Renfe. Leer
Renfe approves purchase of up to 40 high-speed trains
UPDATED: Renfe’s Board of Directors has today approved the acquisition of 30 high-speed trains, with an option for 10 more, for a total value of €1.777 billion. Leer