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European rail lessors AERRL partner with Infrabel for zero-emission study

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.
Estonian operator Elron prepares first high-speed train order for Rail Baltica, delivery time ‘extremely short’

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.
Flash: Power failure cripples London rail

2 days ago | railtech.com | Simon Walton

Published on 12-05-2025 at 18:38 The Elizabeth Line, the busiest service in Britain, along with central and significant parts of the Underground and Overground network, failed this afternoon (12 May). A major power failure brought significant disruption to London’s rail network on Monday afternoon, affecting services across the London Underground, Overground, and the Elizabeth Line.
Mont Blanc Express welcomes first new Stadler train for Swiss-French line

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.
Europe’s busiest mixed-use rail route set for big disruption

3 days ago | railtech.com | Simon Walton

Major upgrades are set to close the Trent Valley section of the West Coast Main Line. The busiest mixed traffic route in Europe is set for disruption to passenger and freight traffic. Infrastructure agencies say essential works will shut the route between Rugby and Stafford for nine days. Freight is being forced into diversions. There are cuts to key passenger links.
TransPennine Express forging ahead with ETCS upgrade after fresh government funding

6 days ago | railtech.com | Thomas Wintle

Northern UK operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has confirmed it is moving forward with the installation of European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling on its Class 185 fleet, following the release of new government funding for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
Le Train is coming for SNCF: CEO of French high-speed hopeful gives launch date of 2027/28

6 days ago | railtech.com | Thomas Wintle

The French open-access high-speed rail hopeful Le Train has narrowed the launch date for its first services to between 2027 and 2028, with CEO Alain Getraud revealing that its Talgo rolling stock is undergoing the approval process in France, with certification expected “in two and a half to three years.” In perhaps the most concrete timeline yet from the French challenger brand, Le Train hopes to become the first home-grown private company to run entirely domestic high-speed services in...
Automated trains on-demand: ‘Without it, branch lines will be dead’

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.
Hungary called to the European court over lack rail regulator independence

1 week ago | railtech.com | Esther Geerts

Published on 08-05-2025 at 16:35 The European Commission is taking Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union over concerns about the independence of its national railway regulator. The move follows years of back-and-forth after Hungary failed to fully align with EU rules on how rail markets should be overseen, says the Commission. Would you like unlimited access to all Premium content?
Will Spain’s Costa del Sol get its own railway (again)?

1 week ago | railtech.com | Esther Geerts

Málaga to Marbella Published on 08-05-2025 at 13:54 The famous Spanish Costa del Sol is one step closer to a railway corridor, now that a feasibility study has been awarded. Something new for the region? Rail actually used to be a backbone of the area, until almost all lines were closed and dismantled in the 1960s. Would you like unlimited access to all Premium content?