Portugal launches tender for Lisbon–Porto high-speed trains
Comboios de Portugal, the Portuguese national rail operator, has launched a EUR 584 million tender for the purchase of 12 high-speed trains for the future Lisbon–Porto line. The new trains will need to travel at speeds exceeding 300 km/h and reduce the travel time between the two major Portuguese cities to approximately 1 hour and […]
Ohio Independence Day Train Rides
Home › Tourism › Ohio Independence Day Train Rides Published: May 24, 2026 By: Adam Burns Independence Day is a time of celebration and reflection across the United States, and Ohio is no exception. Among the parades, fireworks, and barbecues, there’s a unique way to enjoy this holiday in the Buckeye State—train rides. These rides not […]
ERA clears Alstom’s TGV M while SNCF pushes ahead with major Italian high-speed ambitions
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Are Your Composite Insulators Compliant with IEC 62217 Edition 3:2025?
Are your composite insulators compliant with IEC 62217 Edition 3:2025? With the latest revision of IEC 62217 introducing updated acceptance criteria and new mandatory testing requirements, railway infrastructure operators, OEMs, and contractors must now ensure that their insulation systems meet an even higher benchmark for long-term reliability, safety, and environmental performance. Are you aware of […]
Vossloh opens Sweden’s first new turnout factory in over a century
SWEDEN: Vossloh has opened Sweden’s first new turnout factory in more than a century, commissioning an automated plant at Sannahed to boost production capacity as infrastructure manager Trafikverket works to clear a long-running maintenance backlog. The plant in Sannahed, opened on May 20, replaces Vossloh’s nearby Örebro production site, where turnouts for the Swedish rail […]
Croatia launches tender for six BEMUs
Croatian passenger rail operator HŽ Putnički Prijevoz (HŽPP) has launched a tender for the procurement of six BEMUs and the commissioning of a hybrid charging station for traction batteries on the country’s rail network. The deadline for submitting bids is 2 June 2026, the same day on which tenders will be opened, followed by the […]
Finland signs ‘unique’ alliance deal to support ERTMS rollout
FINLAND: Infrastructure manager Väylävirasto has signed a €70 million service alliance deal with six companies to support the rollout of ERTMS in southern and western Finland, advancing the Digirail programme across one of the country’s busiest rail regions. The agreement covers three rollout zones totalling around 970 km, spanning the Helsinki metropolitan area, Southwest Finland […]
Alabama Independence Day Train Rides
Georgia Independence Day Train Rides May 24, 26 12:26 PM As the 4th of July approaches in 2026, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in Blue Ridge, Georgia, invites you to celebrate America in true patriotic style aboard its Firecracker Special. Read More Illinois Independence Day Train Rides May 24, 26 11:58 AM As America gears […]
Kaohsiung metro construction contract awarded
TAIWAN: Kaohsiung’s Mass Rapid Transit Bureau has awarded a 70:30 joint venture of Malaysia’s Gamuda and local partner Shang Ting Construction the civil works and electromechanical facilities contract RLC02 for the Xiaogang–Linyuan (Red) Line. The NT$26.39bn contract includes the construction of three underground metro stations, one elevated station, 3.9 km of twin-bore tunnel and six […]
This Euro 9000 went from Lime to Lineas [updated]
advertisement advertisement Alpha Trains has recently handed over two new Euro9000 locomotives to Belgian operator Lineas. One locomotive, numbered 2019 401, was completely transformed into the familiar Lineas livery, with some Railcolor attention to detail. On May 21, 2026, it entered service. Alpha Trains ordered 12 Euro9000 from Stadler in 2023, further expanding on its […]