SNCF’s low-cost high-speed OUIGO service launched in Spain
Four Avelia Euroduplex trains from SNCF's fleet have entered commercial service on the Madrid-Barcelona route and will be operated by OUIGO España.
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New report finds increase in non-incumbent operators in the European rail freight market
A new report has found that the number of non-incumbent operators in the European rail freight market has increased to one third of the market share.
European Commission announces ‘Connecting Europe Express’ timetable
As part of the European Year of Rail, the special 'Connecting Europe Express' train will cross the continent and demonstrate in real time the power of rail to connect people and businesses.
RB Rail AS begins public procurement for cableway components supplier
With the goal of beginning large-scale construction works in 2021, RB Rail AS has begun the first of many public procurements of railway materials and components.
ÖBB RCG expands network by combining two Budapest TransFER connections
By combining the TransFER Budapest–Brno and Budapest–Köseköy connections, ÖBB RCG will be able to transport goods directly from Turkey to Hungary and the Czech Republic.
CER publishes April 2021 ‘COVID Impact Tracker’ figures
CER has released the April 2021 figures for passenger, freight and, for the first time, infrastructure services from its updated 'COVID Impact Tracker'.
ProRail signs GSM-R voice and data communications management agreement
Under the agreement, ProRail's GSM-R voice and data communications network in The Netherlands will be operated and maintained for a period of 10 years.
Lineas acquires IRP to strengthen its presence in the Dutch market
The acquisition will allow Lineas and IRP to extend their already good collaboration and further integrate their operations to offer even better solutions for customers.
DB Cargo increases efforts to deliver noise emission reductions
In order to reduce the impact of rail noise on German residents, DB Cargo has implemented a range of measures, including noise protection walls, to achieve its reduction target.
FTIA awards signalling and ETCS contract for Kouvola-Kotka-Hamina line
By installing a ETCS L2 test track on the Kotka-Kouvola-Hamina line, FTIA will launch a nationwide train control system update to ETCS L2.
Nevomo begins international expansion with new partnerships
After forming partnerships with EUREF-Campus Düsseldorf and the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, Nevomo has begun its international expansion.
Alpha Trains to upgrade 77 locomotives to ETCS BL 3 Release 2
Alstom/Bombardier Transportation will be responsible for the upgrade of 55 of the 77 Alpha Trains locomotives, with Alstom Belgium responsible for the remainder.
RB Rail AS releases first virtual concept for new Rail Baltica high-speed train
RB Rail AS' first virtual high-speed train visualisation has been released in order to provide a general overview of the train's design concept and features.
Signalling upgrade complete for Poland high-speed rail line project
The Alstom, Thales and Nokia consortium have completed a complex signalling upgrade enabling the implementation of 200km/h services on the E65 railway line linking Warsaw and Gdynia.
ERFA supports proposal to reduce track access charges in Germany
The proposal remains the best means to support the rail freight industry through the COVID-19 pandemic in a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory manner, but ERFA has expressed that caution is needed to ensure that proposed direct support to the incumbent holding company does not result in cross-subsidisation or other activities.
