‘My Driver by Thalys’ service adds new mobility options
Thalys passengers can now choose between around 50 local taxi fleets to complete their rail journeys via the Thalys app or website.
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Eurostar announces new environmental commitments for 25th anniversary
The new commitments include plastic-free service, planting a tree for every Eurostar train service, and gaining a third star from the SRA for food service.
SNCF Réseau launches world’s first 100-year green bond
The almost €100 million funds will be used to finance eligible projects including maintenance, improvement and energy optimisation of railways, plus new route and line extension investments.
SNCF orders 12 more Euroduplex trains from Alstom
Alstom is set to supply an additional 12 Avelia Euroduplex trains to SNCF for the TGV Atlantique lines on top of the existing order for 55 trains currently out for delivery.
More Coradia Polyvalent trains destined for the Occitanie region
In addition to the Polyvalent's standard specification, the region has requested that the trains benefit from specific equipment such as automatic passenger counting, spaces for bicycles and frontal display of destinations.
Renfe prepares to operate high-speed trains in France from 2020
The Board of Directors of Renfe have approved the entry of the company into the high-speed market of France with rolling stock from Alstom.
Alstom to supply five additional Coradia Polyvalent to Région Sud, France
The dual-mode Coradia Polyvalent trains will have four cars each, with a capacity of 214 seats, which will be equipped with reading lights and sockets.
HS1 Ltd proposes link between London and Bordeaux
Passengers will be able to travel from London to Bordeaux in less than five hours, using the new proposed high-speed line.
First Coradia Polyvalent for the Léman Express trans-border line is unveiled
Designed to ensure cross-border links thanks to ERTMS technology, these trains can run on several types of network voltages.
Eurotunnel to be first non-airport border crossing to use automatic face recognition technology
By reinforcing security whilst improving the flow of travellers at borders, passenger satisfaction will be improved.
SNCF renews its confidence in GIRO for high-speed network
Having already chosen the HASTUS solution for planning and operations of its Transilien network in the Paris region, SNCF is now deploying GIRO’s software for its national TGV high-speed train network.
Bombardier to supply 47 additional Francilien trains in Greater Paris
With this order, the 360 Francilien train fleet will be the largest rail series in Île-de-France; improving the punctuality of the lines in Paris.
Hello Paris consortium selected to operate CDG Express
A direct link will soon connect Paris Gare de l’Est and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with trains specifically designed to supply comfort for airport clientele.
Hauts-de-France region orders 19 OMNEO Premium trains for intercity lines
The OMNEO Premium will provide approximately 25 per cent more seating capacity to intercity travellers between Paris and the Hauts-de-France region.
Rail motorway between Calais and Orbassano is officially open
The service could save approximately 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per trailer per trip; a total saving of 37,200 tonnes of CO2 each year.