SBB awards €1.8bn contracts for rollout of digital interlockings
Hitachi, Siemens and Stadler have been selected by SBB to replace the existing relay-based interlocks with digital ones. Leer
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CP signs contract with Alstom/DST to manufacture 117+36 trains
End of the odyssey for the purchase of 117 trains from Alstom by the Portuguese CP. After overcoming the appeals litigation, the contract has been signed. CP wants to execute the option for 36 more trains. Leer
Deutsche Bahn unveils ICE L, manufactured in Spain by Talgo
The German operator DB has today unveiled its first high-speed train not manufactured by Siemens. The ICE L, based on the Talgo 230 platform, is also the first German high-speed train with all doors level with the platform. Leer
Laurent Trevisani appointed interim head of SNCF after Farandou’s departure
The sudden departure of Jean-Pierre Farandou to take over as minister has prompted SNCF to appoint an interim president and CEO. Laurent Trevisani will hold the position until he is replaced by Jean Castex. Leer
Paris Metro Debuts MF19 Series on Line 10
Today, the first steel-wheeled train on the Paris metro in over 30 years has entered service. The first MF19 has carried its first passengers on Line 10. Leer
New Renfe Cercanías trains to enter service in the second half of 2026
The Spanish high-capacity Cercanías trains are scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2026. Valencia could, alongside Madrid, receive 200-metre units. Leer
Ilunion to take charge of Metro de Madrid’s CIAC service
The business arm of ONCE will be in charge of telematic customer service for Metro de Madrid users and suppliers for the next 3 years (with the option of 2 more). Leer
Chamartín high-speed underpass enters into service
The Chamartín high-speed rail underpass is now open, allowing access from tracks 14 to 25 to the metro and tracks 1 to 13 of the station. Leer
UK nationalises another rail operator: Greater Anglia
Since Sunday 5 October, the UK operator Greater Anglia has been state-owned. The transfer means that the half of train operating companies are in public hands in the UK. Leer
Chiltern Railways unveils its new CAF Mark 5A cars
UK-based Chiltern Railways unveiled this morning in London the first Mark 5A car composition, which it will bring into service early next year. Leer
RDC Germany to take over SJ’s Stockholm-Berlin night service
Yesterday, we learned that Sweden's SJ will cancel the Stockholm-Berlin night train in August. Its operating partner, RDC Deutschland, announces it will run the train alone and without subsidies. Leer
Spain Awards €835,000 Study Contract for Vigo-Porto HSL
The Spanish Ministry of Transport awards the feasibility study and the informative study of the O Porriño-Portuguese border section of the high-speed Atlantic Axis. Leer
Germany’s 27 states join forces to make joint train purchases
Germany aims to reunify the procurement of PSO trains in order to make their acquisition and maintenance easier and cheaper. The model is based on that of the VDV Tram-Train consortium. Leer
Óscar Puente complains about the delay in the delivery of the 107 series
The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility looks again at Talgo and publicly regrets the delay in the delivery of the 107 series. For the moment, no sanctions are being considered. Leer
Contract awarded for the installation of the Tren-Tierra and electricity supply between Colmenar Viejo and Soto del Real
Awarded the contract for the Tren-Tierra works and the power supply at 2,200 V and 3,000 V in the extension of the C-4b of Cercanías Madrid to Soto del Real. Leer
SJ to discontinue its Stockholm-Berlin night service on 31 August 2026
Following the withdrawal of the Swedish government subsidy, SJ will stop operating the Stockholm-Berlin night train next summer. Private operator Snälltåget will keep its train on the same route. Leer
ETS and Euskotren start ERTMS testing
On 8 October, the ERTMS level 1 system that ETS is deploying in the province of Guipúzcoa began to be tested. It will gradually replace Euroloop from the second half of 2026. Leer
Ouigo Spain to increase trains on its three corridors from 14 December
This Thursday, Ouigo will put tickets on sale for travel until 2 August. With the entry into force of the new service timetable, the offer will be extended to Barcelona, Murcia, Seville and Malaga. Leer