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.
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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.
A new Centre of Excellence in Toulouse is dedicated to rail electrical systems
The centre will make it possible to study the needs of passengers and operators in a pre-emptive way, while benefiting from a collaborative environment.
Île-de-France Mobilités buys 36 extra Francilien trains from Bombardier
Passengers across Paris will benefit from modern trains with new features focused on increasing passenger comfort and safety.
SNCF orders 100 next-generation very high-speed trains from Alstom
The Avelia Horizon trains will provide SNCF with more carriage space, more seats for passengers and less required maintenance.
Paris Gare du Nord will be transformed, and its size tripled, by 2024
The Board of SNCF Mobilités met to negotiate an exclusive project with CEETRUS (Immochan) to support the transformation of Paris Gare du Nord…
Over 980 French train stations to have Amazon Lockers installed
Amazon Lockers provide customers with a simple and convenient pick up point for Amazon orders at no extra charge, 24 hours a day, seven days a week…
Alpha Trains locomotive portfolio is complete with latest six-axle vehicle
The latest generation of six-axle locomotives offers higher reliability and flexibility levels; improving and expanding freight operations in France…
SNCF fails to outperform the burden of rising debt
The rising net and structural debt of its infrastructure division, SNCF Réseau, has hindered what might have been cause for celebration; that of a strong commercial and business performance for the SNCF Group in 2017.
SNCF chooses HASTUS for its Transilien network in the Paris region
SNCF has selected the solution proposed by GIRO in collaboration with the French company Sopra Steria to transform the preparation of transport plans for the Transilien passenger rail network.
