Siemens secures order for up to 50 new locomotives
Siemens Mobility has signed a framework agreement with RIVE Private Investment to supply up to 50 Vectron locomotives to Northrail.
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“Arrow” to return to Galway on Táilte Tours Charter this Spring
Celebrity train to return to Galway this April
Significant milestone reached in modernising Ireland’s railway
A significant milestone in modernising Ireland’s railways was reached when Alstom completed the installation of a Level 1 European Train Control System (ETCS) on the…
Wabtec receives £200m locomotive order
Wabtec has announced that it has received an order from Winning Consortium Simandou of around £200m for its Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives. The locomotives will…
ABB and Skoda sign battery pack deal for Czech battery trains
ABB has entered partnership with Škoda Group to supply battery packs for battery-electric trains that Czech Railways has ordered from Škoda Group .
Driverless railway coming to Madrid thanks to Alstom
Madrid's line 6 is to become the first metro line in Spain to become fully automated
€210 million contract signed for 15 metro trains for use in Lille
Alstom has secured a contract to supply fifteen additional metros fitted with an on-board signalling and automated control system to Lille in France.
Record Growth for Eurostar
Eurostar, who run train services from London to Europe, have reported significant growth during 2024
Škoda battery-powered train marks milestone for Czech railways
The Czech Republic is now operating its first battery-powered train services after a Škoda-built unit was officially presented at Ostrava-střed stat…
Stadler breaks new ground with contract in Lithuania
Lithuanian freight operator LTG Cargo has awarded Stadler a contract for 17 electric locomotives, spare parts, and three years maintenance.