Global Railway Review at InnoTrans – Day three recap
During the third day of InnoTrans 2022, the Global Railway Review team have been in Berlin to break the latest news.
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SNCF News
Etihad Rail sign four MoUs at InnoTrans 2022
Etihad Rail has signed MoUs covering a variety of areas with Alstom, SNCF, Progress Rail, and Thales Group at InnoTrans 2022.
Leading European rail CEOs meet to define CER’s 2023 priorities
During CER's 70th General Assembly, leading CEOs from across the European rail industry came together to discuss future priorities and announce the latest updates to CER's Management Board and Executive Directorship.
Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 12 - 16 September 2022.
CER remain committed to aid efforts in Ukraine
CER have continued to work closely with its members to meet transport needs in Ukraine since the outbreak of the war.
European railways remain committed to relief efforts supporting Ukrainians
With the humanitarian crisis worsening, CER is continuing to work closely with its members to ensure the flow of refugees towards safe havens and help with the supply of aid.
European rail sector displays full solidarity with Ukraine and its people
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and its members are actively participating in EU-wide humanitarian efforts to support refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Stimio raises €1.7 million to accelerate the digitalisation of rail maintenance
Stimio has again been successful in its capital raising efforts, obtaining €1.7 million from Crédit Mutuel Innovation and 574 Invest, SNCF Group investment funds.
France’s autonomous regional train prototype begins operation testing
SNCF and its partners have begun testing a modified Regio 2N regional train as a prototype autonomous regional train for France's rail network.
Alstom’s first France-Germany cross-border train begins certification and approval tests
The first of 30 new cross-border trains, which will operate between France and Germany, has begun testing for certification and approval, with the aim of beginning operation in 2024.
Eurostar reaches refinancing agreement with shareholders
By confirming the refinancing agreement, Eurostar will be able to continue to operate the vital link between the UK and parts of Europe and meet its financial obligations in the short- to mid-term
SNCF and Deutsche Bahn sign new cooperation agreement
The agreement means that SNCF and DB will pool their knowhow on technologies and digitalisation to build the railway system of the future.
SNCF orders three additional OMNEO Regio 2N trains from Bombardier
Manufactured in Hauts-de-France, and certified ‘Made in France’, the new trains are set to modernise and improve services on France’s busiest lines.
SNCF orders 33 OMNEO Regio 2N trains from Bombardier Transportation
The new order is part of an agreement signed in 2010 for Bombardier to provide a maximum of 860 OMNEO Regio 2N trains to SNCF.
SNCF runs first semi-autonomous train on the French national rail network
For the first time in France, a locomotive has run in partial autonomy, under real operating conditions, with fully automated acceleration and braking functions.
