Mitsubishi Electric to supply French National Railways prototype traction transformers
The Z2N commuter train operating in Paris will have prototype traction transformers from first Japanese company certified by SNCF…
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Industry-first connection between SNCF and SilverRail announced
An industry-first connection between SNCF and SilverRail has been announced.
SNCF welcomes decision for the 2024 Olympic games to be held in Paris
SNCF has announced it is proud of Paris’ successful bid to host the 2024 Olympics, and looks forward to the unique celebration of sport that the Olympics represents.
SNCF orders additional Regio 2N double-deck EMUs for Brittany
16 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
French National Railway Company (SNCF) has exercised an option to order four additional Bombardier Regio 2N Double-Deck EMUs for the region of Brittany...
Siemens awarded contract to supply CBTC for Paris commuter line
11 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
French National Railways (SNCF) has awarded a contract to supply communication based train control (CBTC) system to Siemens for the RER E line extension. SNCF has signed a contract with Siemens France to deploy a new CBTC system for the extension of the RER’s E-line westwards. Dubbed NExTEO, the new…
SNCF orders additional tram-trains for Ile-de-France
5 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
French National Railways (SNCF) has ordered 15 Alstom Citadis Dualis tram-trains on behalf of Ile-de-France transport authority STIF in an agreement worth €75 million.
Late breaking caused TGV derailment finds initial investigation
20 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Last weekend’s TGV derailment on the LGV Est line near Strasbourg was caused by excessive speed and late breaking finds initial investigation carried out by French operator SNCF.
High-speed TGV derails on test run near Strasbourg
16 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eleven people were killed whilst on board a high-speed TGV train during a test run on the recently constructed second section LGV Est line near Strasbourg.
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...
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.
SNCF-DB rail alliance continues with new ICE 3
24 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The cross-border SNCF-DB rail alliance between France and Germany has been extended for 5 years following a new fleet of class 407 ICE 3 entering service between Frankfurt and Paris Gare de l’Est.
SNCF reveals plan to transform Gare du Nord by 2023
25 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Major plans to redevelop Gare du Nord in Paris were revealed at a high profile SNCF press conference attended by the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo.
European Commission approves SNCF acquisition of Eurostar
13 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Commission has today announced conditional approval for the SNCF acquisition of Eurostar.
Île-de-France region to receive additional Bombardier Francilien EMU commuter trains
7 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Bombardier has received an order to supply 19 additional Francilien Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Commuter Trains to Île-de-France Transport Authority (STIF) and French National Railway Company (SNCF), the order is valued at approximately 127 million euro...
SNCF starts testing Erex system
27 February 2015 | By ERESS
Eress organisation has announced that SNCF (Société nationale des chemins de fer français) has decided to test the Erex system, and Eress Director, Dyre Martin Gulbrandsen “considers this a significant milestone.”...