Alstom makes a move to transfer V300 ZEFIRO activities to Hitachi Rail
Alstom has agreed to transfer business activities related to Bombardier Transportation’s contribution to the very high-speed train, V300 ZEFIRO, to Hitachi Rail.
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VR Group’s newest diesel locomotive to be maintained by VR FleetCare
The Dr19 is a new type of locomotive from the VR Group, manufactured especially for freight traffic, and VR FleetCare will be responsible for its maintenance and repair.
Agreement signed to boost hydrogen tech for rail transport in Hungary
Alstom and Hungary’s leading oil and gas company have signed an agreement to cooperate in examining the use of hydrogen technology in rail transportation in Hungary.
UIC and European Union Agency for Railways sign coordination framework
The International Union of Railways and the European Union Agency for Railways have signed a coordination framework to contribute to railway safety, interoperability, and technical harmonisation.
Regulation establishing Shift2Rail successor enters into force
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking will be the largest European rail research and innovation programme ever, delivering activities worth €1.2 billion and aiming to provide a faster uptake and deployment of projects and innovations.
Alstom and Liebherr to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell optimisation
To optimise hydrogen systems in the railway industry, Alstom and Liebherr have signed a collaboration agreement that plans to improve the reliability, durability, power density, and cost of fuel cells.
Alstom wins two major signalling infrastructure projects in Turkey
Alstom has secured signalling contracts for the Bandirma–Bursa–Yenisehir–Osmaneli railway project and the Cekmekoy-Sancaktepe-Sultanbeyli metro line.
Alstom to transfer train platforms and production site to CAF
Alstom has announced the transfer of its Coradia Polyvalent platform, its TALENT 3 platform and its Reichshoffen production site in France, to CAF.
Alstom’s Avelia Horizon high-speed train wins prestigious design award
The German Design Award recognises the Avelia Horizon train’s fusion of natural aesthetics with very high-speed mobility engineering, whilst delivering exceptional passenger experience.
DB Regio Bayern to operate 57 new trains in Bavaria
The new fleet from Siemens Mobility will include 26 Desiro HC trains, 25 Desiro HC double-decker trains and six Mireo trains.
East Brandenburg rail network to receive 31 battery-electric trains
Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) has ordered 31 two-car, battery-operated Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens Mobility for the Berlin-Brandenburg regional area.
Women in Rail agreement signed and set for implementation
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies and the European Transport Workers’ Federation have signed the Women in Rail agreement, which will promote employment of women in the railway industry.
Order signed for more ‘Caravaggio’ trains for FERROVIENORD
FERROVIENORD and Hitachi Rail have signed the third supply agreement for 50 high capacity 'Caravaggio' regional trains as part of the Lombardy Region Plan for fleet renewal.
Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 1 high-speed trains to benefit from ABB upgrade
German railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB), has awarded ABB the contract to upgrade its first flagship InterCity Express (ICE 1) high-speed train series.
Onrail and European Loc Pool begin locomotive lease partnership
Onrail has signed a long-term full-service agreement to lease two EuroDual locomotives from European Loc Pool, as the Norwegian rail freight operator continues to modernise its hybrid fleet.
