ÖBB orders seven more FLIRT Akku trains
Austrian rail operator ÖBB has ordered seven more FLIRT Akku battery-powered electric trains from Swiss manufacturer Stadler as part of […]
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JR East raises fares for the first time in 39 years
Japanese railway operator JR East will raise fares across its entire network from March 15, the first comprehensive fare review […]
China and North Korea resume passenger trains after six years
China and North Korea will resume international passenger rail transport, suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese […]
Eurofima can now also finance the purchase of trams and metros
Eurofima has adopted a revised long-term strategy to increase accessibility to rolling stock financing by expanding its range of rail […]
Trenitalia and ITA Airways sign partnership agreement for integrated mobility
Italian airline ITA Airways and rail operator Trenitalia (Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane) have signed a memorandum to develop an […]
Green light for SNCF on Italy’s high-speed rail market
The Italian subsidiary of French rail operator SNCF has welcomed the decision by Italy’s competition authority to accept commitments made […]
Alstom continues maintenance of Västtågen train fleet in Sweden
Alstom has secured an extension to its contract for the maintenance of the Västtågen train fleet operated by Statens Järnvägar […]
Portugal places additional order for Alstom trains
The Portuguese rail operator Comboios de Portugal (CP) has exercised an option to order 36 additional Adessia Stream trains from […]
Additional ICE service on the Cologne–Brussels route
From the beginning of June until the end of August 2026, Deutsche Bahn will launch an additional ICE service on […]
The world’s fastest conventional train is nearing launch in China
China is advancing the development of the CR450 high-speed train, designed for commercial speeds of up to 400 km/h, which […]