Stadler Digital Labs has been launched as a joint venture aimed at enhancing the software capabilities of the Stadler group globally. CEO Rogério Gomes describes the initiative as a ‘software factory,’ indicating a strong focus on developing innovative digital solutions tailored for the
Three years after the Tempi head-on train collision, which resulted in significant loss of life and raised serious concerns about railway safety in Greece, the country has launched a high-precision satellite tracking system for trains. This system is now operational and accessible through the offici
The proposed high-speed rail links between Porto-Vigo in northern Portugal and Faro-Seville in southern Spain are currently facing significant challenges. These two routes are intended to enhance connectivity between the two Iberian nations, but discrepancies between political willingness and techni
PKP Intercity, Poland’s long-distance rail operator, has officially launched its first hybrid multiple unit (HMU) produced by the domestic manufacturer NEWAG. This marks the beginning of a significant 35-train program aimed at modernizing the operator’s fleet. The introduction of hybrid
The Czech Railway Administration (Správa železnic, SŽ) is poised to undertake a significant organisational restructuring beginning in April 2024, which will result in the elimination of over 120 positions. This decision reflects ongoing efforts to centralise key functions within the agency, aiming t
Alstom’s recent decision to suspend testing of Norske Tog’s new N05 local trains has raised significant concerns within the Norwegian rail sector. The suspension follows the identification of weaknesses in a bogie component during laboratory fatigue testing, which is critical for ensurin
The recent introduction of a digital system for the exchange of transport documents by the railway companies of Kazakhstan and Georgia represents a significant advancement in the efficiency of customs processes. This new system has successfully reduced the customs inspection time for containers to j
The EU rail sector is advocating for a significant increase in the budget of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to €100 billion. This initiative is backed by numerous major European transport associations, highlighting a collective concern regarding the current state of the EU’s transport in
RailTech Europe 2026 is poised to be a significant event for the rail industry, taking place in Utrecht, Netherlands, on March 28-29, 2026. This two-day exhibition and conference will bring together key players in the rail sector, including infrastructure managers, suppliers, operators, and policyma
The European Court of Auditors has issued a report indicating that the completion of the core Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) by the 2030 deadline is unlikely. The TEN-T network is a key component of the EU’s transport infrastructure, designed to enhance connectivity and promote effic
Belgium’s state-owned railway operator SNCB has officially inaugurated a new €47 million maintenance hall at its traction workshop in Ostend. This marks the fifth new maintenance facility opened by SNCB as part of its broader €1.4 billion modernisation plan aimed at enhancing the efficiency an
Spanish rail unions have strongly cautioned against speculation linking track vibrations to the fatal Adamuz derailment, which killed 41 people and injured more than 100 on January 19. The unions emphasized that there were no prior warnings issued for the accident site, which has raised concerns abo
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