Esther Geerts

2 days ago | railtech.com | Esther Geerts

roadmap to net-zero Published on 13-05-2025 at 10:55 The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) has sealed a cooperation agreement with Infrabel, launching the second phase of a study aimed at achieving a net-zero rail fleet.

2 days ago | railtech.com | Esther Geerts

first 200 km/h trains Published on 13-05-2025 at 09:43 Elron, Estonia’s state train operator, has started the procurement process of up to six high-speed trains of 200 km/h for operation on Rail Baltica. The operator’s first high-speed trains in its fleet will be designed to run on the Rail Baltica tracks in Estonia from December 2030.

3 days ago | railtech.com | Esther Geerts

Breathtaking view, brand-new train Published on 12-05-2025 at 10:53 The Mont Blanc Express, a historic scenic rail route linking Switzerland and France, is getting modern Siwss-built trains. Stadler has delivered the first of seven new metre-gauge electric trains for Transports de Martigny et Régions (TMR) and the French state railways SNCF.

6 days ago | railtech.com | Esther Geerts

The railcar that comes to you Published on 09-05-2025 at 10:55 Autonomous, on-demand trains are gearing up to breathe life into Austria’s struggling branch lines. Researchers at FH Campus Vienna are developing a new type of small, self-driving rail vehicle that could transform rural transport – if European regulations catch up in time.

6 days ago | railfreight.com | Esther Geerts

To the European Court of Justice Published on 09-05-2025 at 10:02 The European Commission is deferring Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union over concerns about the independence of its national railway regulator.