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While in Spain Renfe accuses Ouigo (SNCF) of overusing its depots, across the border, Trenitalia was compelled to halt its domestic trains for a month after SNCF refused to grant access to its own facilities. Leer
Luxembourg-based rail leasing firm NEXRAIL has signed a contract with Stadler Valencia for the construction of up to 200 hybrid locomotives from the EURO9000 family. This marks the biggest locomotive order ever received by the factory. Leer
Polish operator PKP Intercity has signed a 30‑year contract for the manufacture and maintenance of 42 double‑deck Coradia Max trains. The agreement also includes provision for a further 30 units. Leer
Last week, the European Commission unveiled an ambitious plan to build a pan-European high-speed rail network. Anchored in the TEN-T framework, it aims to drastically cut travel times across the continent. Leer
Madrid Metro has confirmed that the first new trains for Line 6 will arrive in July 2026. Night-time testing will begin on Lines 10 and 11. Leer
The Spanish Minister for Transport has expressed his commitment to the Balearic Government in backing the extension of the island’s rail network. Leer
The bill that will complete the renationalisation of the railway in the United Kingdom —excluding freight and train ownership— has arrived in Parliament. Leer
After months of negotiations and a few derailment scares along the way, Pegaso Transportation and the Basque consortium led by Jainaga have inked a deal to acquire 29.8% of Talgo. Leer
Swiss operator SBB has awarded Siemens Mobility a CHF 2 billion contract to manufacture 116 double-decker trains, with an option for 86 more, for the Zürich S-Bahn, RER Vaud, and the Martigny–Annemasse line. Leer
Ricardo Ramos, CEO of Siemens Mobility Spain and Southwest Europe, has confirmed that the German manufacturer will bid in Renfe’s tender for new AVE high-speed trains. Leer
Train manufacturer CAF has lodged an appeal against the awarding of a contract to Stadler for the construction of eight new sets for the Enterprise Dublin–Belfast service. A judge has granted the operators’ request to fast-track the case. Leer
The future trains for Rodalia de Lleida’s RL3 and RL4 lines have entered the homologation phase. FGC will use them to replace Renfe as the operator and boost service levels. Leer
Contract awarded for the construction of a new gauge changeover facility in Valencia to replace the current one located at the Joquín Sorolla station exit. Leer
n September 2024, the Swiss Transport Police began using body-worn cameras across the railway network. SBB has given a positive assessment and plans to expand their use. Leer
Adif has launched ERTMS Regional testing between Asunción Universidad (León) and Guardo, first announced back in 2022. The trials will use a Class 526 unit (formerly Series 2600) fitted with signalling equipment and Adif livery. Leer
Yesterday marked the debut of DSB’s Talgo 230 on the new Eurocity Copenhagen–Hamburg route — the first Talgo train to feature bogies on its passenger coaches. The news story has a photo gallery and video. Leer
For €1.6857 billion, Adif AV has awarded three contracts for 100% renewable energy supply for traction and fixed installations. Leer
Freight operator Transfesa has completed delivery of the 200 Laaers type car carrier wagons ordered from Tatravagónka and funded by Next Generation EU. Leer