CAF and Stadler bid again to build TramCamp trams
The manufacturers CAF and Stadler are once again bidding for the contract to build the 7 trams of the first phase of the TramCamp. In 2023, the contract was declared void. Leer
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SBB prepares return of Copenhagen-Basel night train
The Swiss Federal Railways and the German subsidiary of RDC are preparing the return of the Copenhagen-Basel night train, which disappeared in 2014. It could start running in spring 2026. Leer
DB Regio encases 19 FLIRT Akku for Thuringia
German DB Regio commissions Stadler to build 19 FLIRT Akku trains with 80 km of autonomy in battery mode for the state of Thuringia. Leer
Eurostar asks future competitors to invest in depot facilities
Eurostar, which warns that the Temple Mills depot does not have the capacity to hold so many trains, is calling on future competitors to invest in building new depots. Leer
Rail transport in Spain returns to normal after blackout
Spanish railway systems are back to normal after Monday's blackout, although there may be some delays on the RFIG. Leer
Renfe mistakenly sends out default notices on recurrent subscriptions
By mistake, Renfe has been sending notices of non-compliance with conditions to users of recurrent Media Distancia season tickets who have not travelled yesterday and today. Leer
Spanish railway slowly recovers from the blackout
Peninsular rail services are returning to normal after yesterday's blackout, with a greater impact in Galicia, which is paralysed. Leer
Mireo Plus H production begins for Bavaria
Siemens Mobility begins production of the three Mireo Plus H trains for Bavaria, the second order for the first green hydrogen-powered trains developed by the German company. Leer
Hitachi commissions the first ARGOS interlocking for SNCF Réseau
The consortium led by Hitachi Rail delivers and commissions the first digital interlocking of SNCF Réseau's ARGOS programme. Leer
Alstom to supply 35 Coradia Stream to Bulgaria
French manufacturer Alstom enters the Bulgarian market as a rolling stock supplier after being chosen to build 35 Coradia Stream trains. Leer
Stadler delivers first new Mont-Blanc Express train
Mont-Blanc Express operator MRT takes delivery of the first of seven new trains ordered from Stadler to renew its fleet. They will enter service in mid-2026. Leer
The project to improve the Cercanías service in the Corredor del Henares has been put out to tender
Transport calls for tenders for the drafting of the project to improve the running of Civis trains in the Corredor del Henares and to improve the Cercanías service. Leer
Only 3% of Italian HSTs arrived on time between October and December
Between October and December 2024, only 3% of Italian high-speed trains arrived on time or early at their destination and 20% were delayed by less than 6 minutes. Leer
Stadler delays delivery of 22 trains to CP
Stadler Rail Valencia informs that the delivery of the 22 regional trains ordered in 2020 by Comboios de Portugal will be delayed. They are working on a new delivery schedule. Leer
Renfe breaks passenger record in 2024 and reduces its losses
Renfe closes 2024 with good economic data and a new record number of users, which has led Renfe Viajeros to return to profit. Leer
Renfe prepares a train+bike ticket for this summer
On July 14th, with the summer fares change, Renfe will launch the long-awaited train+bike ticket, according to the operator's president, Álvaro F. Heredia. Leer
Stadler to supply signalling for Bergen tram extension
Swiss manufacturer Stadler wins the tender to supply signalling for the Bergen Bybanen extension. It includes the first phase up to Åsane, with options for the remaining phases. Leer
Teresa Castanedo, elected director of the Railway Museum in Madrid
Teresa Castanedo, until now director of the Mercado de Motores, has been elected as the new director of the Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid after passing a selection process through a public call for applications. Leer