Paris RER E line extended with three new stations
Starting May 6, commuters in the Paris region will enjoy extended travel options with the expansion of the RER E line. This extension will connect eastern and western parts of Île-de-France, offering three new destinations:...Read more
DB unveils ‘Fan Capital Hamburg’ ICE for the Euro
In anticipation of the upcoming UEFA European Championship 2024™, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced the launch of its new EM-ICE, a revamped version of the ICE 4, set to commence service next week.Read more
FCH2RAIL: Hydrogen train successfully tested in Portugal
The European project FCH2Rail, which developed a bimodal demonstrator train equipped with hydrogen fuel cells, has achieved a significant milestone with successful testing in Portugal. From 3 to 6 April 2024, the hydrogen (H2) train...Read more
Sensonic enhances railway security with integrated CCTV functionality
Sensonic has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) security system. The latest enhancement integrates Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) functionality into the DAS system, for increased railway security.Read more
Moscow Tram Network sees surge in ridership
Moscow’s tram network has experienced a notable surge in passenger trips, with a remarkable increase of over 20 per cent during the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, announced...Read more
Alstom sells North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse
Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has announced the sale of its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG for approximately 630 million euros. Read more
NS sells German subsidiary Abellio
NS is selling its loss-making subsidiary Abellio Germany to the German rail company BeNEX, announced the railway company on Tuesday. With this, NS ends its last activities abroad. The company intends to fully focus on...Read more
DSB to distribute 1.8 million euros to commuters
Despite achieving impressive punctuality rates in the first quarter of the year, Danish State Railways (DSB) has announced plans to distribute 13.7 million kroner (1.8 million euros) in compensation to commuters.Read more
DB begins 1.6 billion euro expansion of Hanau-Gelnhausen line
In a bid to fortify the rail system in Hesse, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has embarked on a 1.6 billion euro project to expand the 23-kilometre-long Hanau–Gelnhausen line to four tracks. The initiative, aimed at enhancing...Read more
York Central to be a vast railway redevelopment
The city of York is, for many reasons, at the heart of the British railway network. Now, its railway heritage is providing the land for a huge regeneration. Not surprisingly, it will provide some of...Read more