First train for Paris metro line 18 arrives as testing phase begins ahead of 2026 launch
The first metro train for line 18 has been delivered, starting tests ahead of the planned opening between Massy-Palaiseau and Christ de Saclay stations.
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The first metro train for line 18 has been delivered, starting tests ahead of the planned opening between Massy-Palaiseau and Christ de Saclay stations.
Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.
The European Union Agency for Railways has granted multi-country homologation for Vossloh's DE 18 locomotives, enabling their operation in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Eurotunnel plans to double direct high-speed rail services via the Channel Tunnel by 2034, accelerating low-carbon mobility between London and major European cities.
Renfe will launch a new high-speed AVE service between Barcelona and Toulouse in mid-2025, offering six daily cross-border trains and connecting 17 cities across Spain and southern France.
Caen la Mer has awarded RATP Dev a six-year contract to enhance its Twisto network, focusing on expanding and improving tram services, including the addition of a new T4 line and the extension of the T3 line by 2028.
Renfe has announced the establishment of a new branch in the United Arab Emirates to enhance its involvement in the country's ambitious railway projects and strengthen its competitive position in the region.
The new contract includes a dedicated route linking the railway station to key stops within Quimper city, featuring extended service hours to facilitate smoother interconnections with late-night TGV train arrivals.
The extension of Paris Metro's Line 11, reducing commute times and boosting connectivity for eastern Paris residents, is set to transform daily travel and stimulate local economic growth in the French capital.
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight’s new online emissions calculator will help logistics companies to reduce their environmental impact by enabling them to monitor their carbon savings and emissions.
SNCF and its partners have begun testing a modified Regio 2N regional train as a prototype autonomous regional train for France's rail network.
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
UIC has welcomed the new French law, which restricts domestic flights in favour of promoting rail, as it sends a very clear message on the urgent need for modal shift to rail.
On behalf of four French Regions, SNCF Voyageurs has placed an order with Alstom for the delivery of the first hydrogen trains for France.
A total of nine EURO4001 diesel-electric locomotives were ordered by CAPTRAIN France from Alpha Trains, with the last train set to be delivered by the end of March 2021.