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SNCF orders additional Regio 2N EMUs for Midi-Pyrenees Region

1 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Bombardier has received an order from French National Railway Company (SNCF) for the supply of a further eight Regio 2N Double-Deck electric multiple units for the Midi-Pyrenees Region in France...

ATOC to develop revolutionary Railcard app

29 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) has announced plans to introduce a digital Railcard app allowing passengers to store their cards on a smartphone or tablet.

ÖBB CEO Christian Kern reappointed as CER Chairman

28 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The General Assembly of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has re-elected its Management Committee and Chairman for a further two years.

Northern Rail recognised for environmental management

25 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Northern Rail has achieved the newly established IS0 14001:2015 environmental management certification for its effort to integrate environmental work into core business processes.

SNCF unveils new TGV first class seat design

25 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

French transport operator SNCF has unveiled a prototype design of the new TGV first class seat at the Palais de Tokyo exhibition space in Paris.

Chancellor announces start of £11.8bn HS2 bidding process

24 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The UK government’s High Speed Two (HS2) rail project reached a significant milestone in its development with Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announcing the bidding process for the first phase of work.