RailTech.com and Railway Gazette International join forces
RailTech.com will be joining forces with global rail publication Railway Gazette International, bringing the titles together under an expanded Railway Gazette International in the next few weeks. “Now more than ever, the rail sector across the world needs credible, authoritative and independent coverage. And with a larger team, we look forward to delivering exactly that”, […]
Portugal gives more management freedom to CP, budget limitations still in place
Starting in 2027, Portugal’s state-owned operator CP will have greater management freedom, including more flexibility for hires and acquisition of tools. However, the operator will remain under very strict financial rules, as clarified to RailTech by the national government. “CP gains more management autonomy. The company ceases to be classified under the public administration boundaries”. […]
Top Spanish hyperloop developer Zeleros files for bankruptcy
Zeleros, one of Europe’s most prominent hyperloop developers, has entered voluntary insolvency proceedings, becoming the latest company in the once-hyped sector to fall by the wayside. However, Spanish technology group Amper is now moving to acquire its core assets, with plans to redeploy the technology in defence, security and energy-storage applications. Late in March, a […]
Stadler secures €32.5m order for rack trains on Europe’s highest open-air railway
Swiss manufacturer Stadler has secured a further order from Switzerland’s Gornergrat Railway, Europe’s highest open-air railway, for four additional Polaris rack-and-pinion multiple units, extending a fleet renewal programme on the mountain line from Zermatt to Gornergrat, famous for its views of the Matterhorn. The contract, valued at around 30 million Swiss francs (€32.5 million), will […]
Only 37% of Europe’s rail managers using climate projections for new assets: ERA report
According to a new report from the EU Agency for Railways (ERA), more than two thirds of Europe’s rail infrastructure managers say extreme weather is already having a growing impact on their networks. However, less than 40% are using climate projections when designing new assets, and fewer than half have comprehensive adaptation plans in place. […]
Spain high-speed crash: possible rail break detected 22 hours before accident, but no alert triggered
Spain’s infrastructure manager Adif picked up signs of a possible rail break on the track near Adamuz almost 22 hours before the deadly high-speed crash, but the alert was not triggered due to a “configuration” problem, according to a new report from Spanish law enforcement. Adif’s signalling systems detected a potential rail break nearly a […]
Poland rules RegioJet ‘violated passengers’ rights’ over cancellations, threatens multi-million-euro fine
Poland’s rail regulator has found that Czech private operator RegioJet violated passenger rights following a series of train cancellations shortly after its market entry in Poland, with the operator now facing the prospect of a fine of up to 2% of its annual revenue for engaging in “unlawful practices”. RegioJet only started operating domestic services […]
Alstom delivers Romania’s first next-gen Traxx electric locomotive
Alstom has delivered the first Traxx Passenger electric locomotive for Romania’s Railway Reform Authority (ARF), marking the start of a 16-unit programme aimed at renewing the country’s passenger fleet. The locomotive, part of a contract signed in January 2024, is the first of a new generation of electric traction intended to modernise Romania’s ailing passenger […]
Alstom acquires rail segment of its hydrogen fuel cell supplier Cummins
Alstom is acquiring the hydrogen fuel cell activities dedicated to rail of U.S. company Cummins, which has supplied the fuel cells for its Coradia iLint trains. The move, announced on 2 April, aims to strengthen maintenance and development for Alstom’s hydrogen-powered train fleets by bringing it in-house. No financial details about the acquisition have been […]
Iranian rail bridge hit by airstrike after Israel warned citizens to not take trains
Iranian media have reported nationwide attacks on transport infrastructure, including railways. A rail bridge has been destroyed, reportedly killing 2 people. The Israeli army had warned citizens to stay away from trains and rail infrastructure. The warning remains active until 21:00 Iranian time on 7 April (19:30 CET). Subscribe to gain access to all news […]