Europe rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Europe, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
‘Railway Erasmus’ scheme proposed to tackle the sector’s skills shortage
EUROPE: A ‘Railway Erasmus’ scheme providing people undertaking railway-related studies, apprenticeships or internships with an opportunity to experience other countries is among the recommendations of the final report of the Skill Training Alliance For the Future European Rail System project.
Steelmaker is latest company to express interest in acquiring Talgo
SPAIN: Basque steelmaking company Sidenor has expressed interest in the total or partial acquisition of rolling stock manufacturer Talgo
Zagreb tramway extension project launched
CROATIA: Mayor Tomislav Tomašević ceremonially launched work on Zagreb’s first tramway extension for 24 years on October 25, when a construction contract was awarded to Strabag.
Stadler to upgrade Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn signalling
SWITZERLAND: Stadler Signalling and Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn signed a partnership agreement on October 16 covering modernisation of the railway’s signalling using Stadler’s Eurolocking signal and train control.
Norway plans interim operating contracts to revise passenger rail procurement
NORWAY: The Ministry of Transport has asked railway agency Jernbanedirektoratet to directly award state operator Vy an interim contract to run Lot 1 Sør passenger services for up to five years from the expiry of the current contract with Go-Ahead Group in December 2027.
Best offer for Operail privatisation selected
ESTONIA: Final negotiations for the privatisation of national rail freight operator Operail are now underway with Tallinn-based Tiigi Keskus, which submitted the highest bid.
Crossing asset management research project launched
SBB unveils first modernised ICN trainset
State railways fined for colluding against open access operator
Recycled copper contact wire to be installed
Custom machine to renew Paris metro tracks
Austria’s Westbahn adds more destinations amid growing ridership
Young Rail Professionals to launch in Ireland
Temporary metro operating contract aims to avoid Stockholm ‘chaos’
Arriva wins Dutch train and bus operating contact
Interview: SBB’s Ducrot prioritises co-operation over competition
ETCS-ready onboard unit certified for TBL1+
Reopening of Croatia to Slovenia railway to be studied
Paris: Learning lessons from Line 14
København metro M5 design study
Customised battery locos ordered to haul Paris metro maintenance trains
Train Control: Paris RER lines switch to NExTEO
Automated ballast regulator to boost Irish railway renewals
Circumvesuviana fleet modernisation gets underway