DB and partners to accelerate digitalisation of Germany’s rail network
Deutsche Bahn will work with the German federal government and the industry to deliver a range of digitalisation improvements across the country's rail network in 2021.
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Alstom to supply 34 double-decker Coradia Stream trains to Germany
The contract, which has a total value of around €760 million, will see Alstom deliver the Coradia Stream trains by December 2024 and maintain them for 30 years.
DB and Lufthansa to introduce high-speed connections to Frankfurt Airport
A new joint initiative between Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa will see the introduction of new high-speed Sprinter services to Frankfurt Airport and the expansion of the Lufthansa Express Rail network.
SNCF and Deutsche Bahn sign new cooperation agreement
The agreement means that SNCF and DB will pool their knowhow on technologies and digitalisation to build the railway system of the future.
Contract signed for construction of Rail Baltica train station at Riga Airport
Construction of the Rail Baltica station at Riga Airport will begin in May 2021 and will be divided into five stages, with completion expected by December 2025.
Alpha Trains to deliver final train to CAPTRAIN France by end of March 2021
A total of nine EURO4001 diesel-electric locomotives were ordered by CAPTRAIN France from Alpha Trains, with the last train set to be delivered by the end of March 2021.
Deutsche Bahn tests autonomous cleaning robot at Frankfurt Central Station
Equipped with innovative cleaning technology that can help to fight against coronavirus, the autonomous robot will be tested until April 2021 and can clean up to 12,000m² per day.
European Commission proposes new partnership to improve rail’s competitiveness
In order to support Europe's technological leadership in rail, the new partnership will work to improve the competitiveness of the industry.
CZ LOKO to supply PKP Intercity with 10 locomotives
The 10 locomotives, which will be delivered within two years, will be used primarily for light shunting at depots and parking stations across Poland.
ÖBB unveils exterior design of the new generation of Nightjet
The new generation of Nightjet trains, which have now been presented, are set to be put into service by ÖBB by the end of 2022.
Shift2Rail’s 4SECURail initiative achieves mid-term cyber-security and signalling objectives
4SECURail has successfully designed a Computer Security Incident Response Team for rail cyber-security and a Formal Methods Demonstrator for improved railway signalling systems.
Atos, Axione and Siemens to manage multi-service network for three new Paris metro lines
Atos, Axione and Siemens have been awarded the contract to supply, implement and maintain the multi-service network and video surveillance system for three of the four future Parisian metro lines which are part of Grand Paris Express.
ERFA calls for waiving of track access charges to support growth of rail freight
ERFA has outlined that waiving and reducing track access charges remains the best way to assist the sector amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory manner.
Lineas launches intermodal freight service from Moerdijk to Antwerp
The new Xpress service enables transporters and shippers to move intermodal volumes three times per week between the Port of Moerdijk and Lineas’ Main Hub in Antwerp.
CER reveals railways lost €26 billion in revenue in 2020 due to COVID-19
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has collected data from its members which reveals the alarming financial impact of COVID-19 on railways.
