Italy is preparing to activate the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) on the last unequipped section of the Rome–Florence high-speed line in April 2024. This milestone marks the completion of the ERTMS rollout across the entire line, which is a significant step towards modernizing Italy
Portugal’s state railway operator, Comboios de Portugal (CP), has significantly expanded its rolling stock procurement by signing an addendum to its existing train purchase contract with Alstom. This new agreement increases the total order to over 150 units, marking the largest investment in r
SNCF has received the green light to launch its first domestic high-speed rail services in Italy, following a ruling from the Italian competition authority. This decision requires the infrastructure manager RFI to provide track access, facilitating SNCF’s entry into a market that has been prim
Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced plans for substantial timetable changes in North Wales, which it characterizes as a ‘generational shake up.’ This initiative aims to enhance service frequency and reliability across the region. However, the agency has not provided specific details
Alstom has recently secured a contract with Austrian contractor PORR to design and install railway traffic control systems for the long-distance rail tunnel currently under construction in Łódź, Poland. This contract is part of a larger effort to modernize and enhance the rail infrastructure in the
During the RailTech Europe conference, Alberto Mazzola, the Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), highlighted a compelling connection between military mobility and rail freight operations. He stated that ’90 to 95% of what works for militar
Finland has recently conducted the Nordic region’s first automated train operation utilizing the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 and Automatic Train Operation (ATO). This demonstration, led by Siemens Mobility, represents a significant technological advancement in the Finnish rail
The Czech Federation of Train Drivers (FSČR) has publicly opposed the proposed use of cameras to monitor train drivers’ workstations, characterizing the initiative as a ‘smokescreen’ that diverts attention from more significant issues within the rail industry. This stance was artic
Glasgow Central station, recognized as Scotland’s busiest railway hub, is currently closed following a fire incident that has left the facility empty and devoid of its usual commuter traffic. The presence of only security personnel and the lingering acrid smell of burnt timber suggest that the
Rail Baltica has signed a new set of framework agreements for major track materials, with a total value of €1.1 billion. This procurement strategy aims to facilitate bulk buying across the three Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The initiative is part of the broader effort to advance th
Austrian Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has recently announced preliminary positive results from its ongoing tests of the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) system. These tests, which took place during winter conditions, are part of RCG’s broader initiative to enhance the efficiency and safety of rail f
The UK government is currently engaged in discussions with Hitachi and Alstom regarding the £2 billion train contract for the HS2 project. This negotiation arises from the recent decision to cancel the HS2 line beyond Birmingham, which has significant implications for the project’s scope and t
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