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The spatial layout of antagonistic brain regions is explicable based on geometric principles - Communications Biology

1 day ago | nature.com | Robert Leech |Rodrigo M. Braga |David Haydock |Elizabeth Jefferies |Boris C. Bernhardt |Federico Turkheimer | +4 more

AbstractBrain activity emerges in a dynamic landscape of regional increases and decreases that span the cortex. Increases in activity during a cognitive task are often assumed to reflect the processing of task-relevant information, while reductions can be interpreted as suppression of irrelevant activity to facilitate task goals. Here, we explore the relationship between task-induced increases and decreases in activity from a geometric perspective.
ETCS deadline in Belgium extended by two years

2 weeks ago | railjournal.com | David Haydock

THE Belgian federal government confirmed on May 16 a two-year postponement of the requirement for all trains operating on the Belgian rail network to be equipped with ETCS. The deadline for completion of the rollout was originally December 14 2025, but some high-speed trains have still not been equipped with ETCS, and the government estimates that [...]SNCF has decided not to equip its TGV Reseau trains with ETCS as they are due to replaced with new trains which will have ETCS.
First Oxygène train for SNCF unveiled

1 month ago | railjournal.com | David Haydock

THE French transport ministry, SNCF Passenger and CAF have unveiled the first of 50 class Z 26700 Oxygène EMUs that the Spanish manufacturer is supplying to replace locomotive-hauled Corail coaches on Paris - Clermont-Ferrand, Paris - Limoges - Toulouse and Bordeaux - Toulouse - Marseille services.
Ouigo fleet to grow

1 month ago | railjournal.com | David Haydock

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CAF to supply LRVs for Tours

2 months ago | railjournal.com | David Haydock

Urbos LRVs have been ordered for Line 2, which will open in 2028. TOURAINE Transport Association (SMT), which oversees public transport in the French city of Tours, has awarded CAF a contract to supply 19 Urbos LRVs for the city’s second light rail line. The 42m-long Urbos LRVs will each have capacity for 280 passengers. They will be deployed on the 12.5km Line 2, which is scheduled to open in 2028.
TGV M high-speed train interior revealed

2 months ago | railjournal.com | David Haydock

FRENCH National Railways (SNCF) and manufacturer Alstom have unveiled the interior of the TGV M, the fifth generation of the TGV high-speed train family, which SNCF now expects to put into service in early 2026. Five pre-series trains are currently undergoing testing while four series trains have been delivered and will shortly begin endurance testing.
New alliance for cross-Channel high-speed

Feb 25, 2025 | railjournal.com | David Haydock

EUROTUNNEL and London St Pancras Highspeed, formerly HS1 Ltd, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the growth of rail traffic between London and major European cities. The MoU covers optimising connections between infrastructure networks, coordinating and developing train paths, and offering services to new destinations.
France tenders new overnight fleet

Feb 21, 2025 | railjournal.com | David Haydock

THE French transport ministry has published a tender notice seeking bids to supply new locomotives and coaches for the overnight trains that form part of the TET network of long-distance services funded by the government. TET services are currently operated by French National Railways (SNCF) but will in due course be put out to tender. The new overnight fleet will be leased to the eventual operator or operators for a period of 15 years. The project is expected to cost up to €2.33bn.
France plans major sleeper fleet order

Jan 29, 2025 | railjournal.com | David Haydock

FRENCH transport minister, Philippe Tabarot, says the government will shortly confirm an order for 180 new coaches and 30 new locomotives for overnight trains. This will be the first new sleeper stock that France has purchased in 45 years. The new fleet will replace around 120 sleeper coaches that are around 40 years old and are used to operate France’s eight existing overnight routes, all of which run from Paris.
SNCF retains inter-city operating contract

Jan 28, 2025 | railjournal.com | David Haydock

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