Alstom gives facelift to iconic CrossCountry Voyager fleet
On the one hand, they’re not Britain’s best-loved trains. On the other hand, they are the most popular – at least in terms of patronage. Now, the much-travelled and much-used Voyager fleet from Alstom is on the cusp of a facelift that’s more than skin deep. It’s a development that’s welcome and a three-way collaboration […]
Banedanmark completes 2 charging stations, expanding battery train reach
Danish railway manager Banedanmark has completed the construction of two charging stations at Holstebro and Skjern for the line’s battery train operations. The milestone marks the full rollout of battery operations on the first 67-kilometre state-owned railway line, following a pilot phase in July 2025 and the start of regular passenger service in December. Battery […]
Italy’s FS picks London over Rome for new rail consultancy
Italy’s state-owned rail group Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) has chosen London over Rome as the headquarters for a new global transport and infrastructure consultancy, FS Advisory, positioning the UK capital as the launchpad to advise global clients, including the British state as it pushes to nationalise its rail system. Subscribe to gain access to all […]
UK to lower train driver age to 18 with retirements set to surge by 2030
The UK government has formally moved to lower the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18, opening the profession to teenagers from summer 2026 as the rail industry braces for a wave of retirements amid the launch of Great British Railways. Legislation has been laid in UK Parliament during National Apprenticeship Week to […]
Spanish unions call off strike after achieving all demands
Spain’s rail strike sparked by the fatal accidents in Adamuz and Gelida has ended after 1 day, the largest train drivers’ union SEMAF announced Monday evening. The union says it achieved ‘all of their demands’ and confirmed a comprehensive agreement with the Ministry of Transport, Adif, the State Railway Safety Agency (AESF) and Renfe, calling […]
Rolling stock facility to rise at shipyard in Greece with Korean expertise and US support
A new rolling stock production and maintenance hub is set to rise at a shipyard Greece, which could be a step toward reviving the country’s dormant rail industry. Backed with US investment and with South Korean expertise, ONEX will create a new centre for production, maintenance and upgrade of rolling stock at the Elefsina shipyard, […]
Leo Express CEO: ‘new operators to win half of PSO tenders within 10 years’
The head of private operator Leo Express, Peter Köhler, predicts a transformative shift for Europe’s rail landscape, forecasting that new operators will win half of all public service obligation (PSO) tenders within the next decade. Ahead of launching a new service in Poland, the Czech private operator sees the Polish rail market entering a ‘golden […]
Rail sabotage disrupted services ahead of Italy Winter Olympics
Twin acts of sabotage have struck Italy’s rail network near Bologna and Pesaro, halting high-speed services on Saturday morning, the first full day of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. Fire damaged a cabin housing a track switch near Pesaro, while cables were cut near Bologna Centrale. Authorities suspect arson and are investigating sabotage. […]
Ireland powers ahead with island-wide rail plan
Ireland and Northern Ireland have set out a new roadmap for rail investment with the publication of a Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy, outlining how the recommendations of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review will be translated into a sequenced programme of infrastructure delivery across the island. The strategy is designed to move rail projects from long-term […]
The new EU Capacity Management Regulation nears final adoption
Europe’s rail capacity rules are getting a big overhaul. After years of negotiations, the Capacity Management Regulation has cleared a key hurdle, moving closer to final approval. What problems does the regulation aim to solve, and how has the role of railway operators been debated to provide a counterweight to decisions of infrastructure managers? Subscribe […]