Passenger Rail

Škoda Group has awarded the contract for modernizing the ÖBB Nightjet fleet

The upgrades will include modernized beds, lighting, bathrooms, and a new barrier-free compartment to improve the passenger experience. The work will be carried out at Škoda Group's production plant in Šumperk, with delivery scheduled for 2024.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 3, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Bulgaria: BDŽ tenders shunter locomotives and trainsets

The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications has issued several tenders for new rolling stock. It includes 18 shunting locomotives and up to 62 new trainsets.

Lubomir Cech May 2, 2023 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Two new suburban commuter railway lines in Slovakia

Two new railway lines are set to be built in the Bratislava region, as the increase in construction in the city and its surroundings has put pressure on residents' mobility.

Lubomir Cech April 29, 2023 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

A new CEO for VR Sverige: Johan Oscarsson

VR Sverige, a member of the Finnish VR Group, has a new CEO. With 25 years of experience in the railway industry, the Swedish branch will now be led by Johan Oscarsson.

Lubomir Cech April 28, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

VR Expands Train Services for World Hockey Championships

In preparation for the upcoming World Ice Hockey Championships, VR, Finland's national railway company, has announced the addition of over 30 long-distance train services.

Lubomir Cech April 28, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

ČD Group's economic result improved by CZK2bn (€77m) last year

The consolidated economic result of the ČD Group before tax in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) amounted to CZK 396 million last year. The return of passengers to the trains had a positive effect on this, as did freight.

Karel Novak April 28, 2023 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Saudi Arabia: Haramain High Speed Railway Breaks Records During Ramadan 2023

The Haramain train, which connects the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia, achieved record-breaking figures for both the number of passengers and commercial services operated during Ramadan 2023.

Lubomir Cech April 27, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

60 more Alstom trains for the „Isle of France“

Alstom has announced a nearly €1 billion order for 60 additional RER NG trains. The new-generation double-deck rolling stock will be deployed on the RER D and RER E lines of the Île-de-France network operated by Transilien SNCF Voyageurs for Île-de-France Mobilités.

Lubomir Cech April 27, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Porterbrook and GTR are modernising the Electrostar fleet

The fleet of Electrostar units, owned by Porterbrook and used by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is undergoing modernisation. Class 387/1 is retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling, while Class 377’s modernisation program “Aurora” reaches number one hundred.

Lubomir Cech April 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Finland: Report shows that changing the track gauge would not be cost-effective

The report has highlighted that changing the gauge in Finland would involve significant costs that are not justified by the potential benefits - further cost-benefit calculations and environmental impact assessments are needed.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 26, 2023 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Pomeranian Region Will Get Four Dual-Mode Units from Newag

On April 25, 2023, the Pomeranian Voivodeship announced the tender results for the supply of four dual-mode (electric-diesel multiple units) that will transport passengers in Pomerania. The vehicles will be manufactured by Newag SA, with the first trains scheduled to appear on tracks in the middle of next year.

Lubomir Cech April 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Regained trust in Knorr-Bremse train brakes in South Korea

German manufacturer of braking systems, Knorr-Bremse, has secured a major supply agreement with South Korean train manufacturer, Dawonsys.

Lubomir Cech April 24, 2023 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Alstom's ETCS solution to improve the punctuality and safety of SNCB fleet

The modernization of this rolling stock will take place over the period 2023-2025, with Alstom's Charleroi plant responsible for engineering and supplying the on-board components of the signalling system.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 24, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

NS introduces Intercity New Generation on the Amsterdam – Rotterdam route

On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, the Dutch passenger rail transport company Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) debuted with the first ICNG unit on a high-speed Amsterdam Central – Rotterdam Central route.

Lubomir Cech April 21, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

EVG strike to disrupt German rail services today

The strike will disrupt rail services in the whole of Germany, affecting around 50 companies. Deutsche Bahn expects transport to be disrupted throughout the day.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 21, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

DSB orders eight more Talgo 230 trainsets

Spanish rolling stock manufacturer, Talgo, will double the number of trainsets, which it will make for Danish passenger rail operator, DSB. In total, DSB will now receive 16 trainsets.

Lubomir Cech April 19, 2023 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Cross-border passenger service started on China-Laos Railway

The China-Laos Railway initiated cross-border passenger services on April 13, 2023.

Lubomir Cech April 18, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Brightline with a new maintenance facility and a new reservation and ticketing system

Florida’s passenger rail service connecting Miami with West Palm Beach, Brightline, announced the opening of a maintenance facility and a new ticketing and reservation system from Siemens Mobility ahead of the planned expansion.

Lubomir Cech April 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Vectron: from Austria to Norway without changing locomotives

The Vectron has received official approval for operating along the Scandinavian Corridor (AT-DE-DK-SE-NO).

Karel Novak April 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Czech company AMiT to supply complete information systems for trains in India

The company has doubled its turnover in the Indian market and sees it as a promising market with significant growth potential due to massive investments in railway development and the adoption of global safety standards.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 14, 2023 · 2 min read