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Grand Paris Express advances with new maintenance fleet for Europe’s largest metro project

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:25:54 +0000

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The construction of the Grand Paris Express, widely regarded as the largest public transport infrastructure project currently underway in Europe, continues to gather momentum.

First Look: The future trains of the CDG Express

Oliver Karlsson — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:30:17 +0000

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The future trains for the CDG Express airport rail link have now officially been revealed ahead of the line’s planned opening on 28.03.2027.

ERA clears Alstom’s TGV M while SNCF pushes ahead with major Italian high-speed ambitions

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:57:50 +0000

Alstom’s next-generation TGV M has officially cleared one of its most important milestones: authorization from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA).

The end of two TGV series: Goodbye POS and Réseau Duplex

Bastian Vogelvanger — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:14:32 +0000

Two unique TGV series have disappeared recently, without actually being withdrawn. How is this possible you might ask?

HTR 412 / GoVolta / AGC / Bemo Rail / Trenitalia / SNCF Voyageurs

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:15 +0000

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Italy authorizes first battery-electric powered Intercity train

Italy has officially authorized the new Trenitalia Intercity BEMU HTR 412, making it the country’s first battery-electric train approved for operation by ANSFISA.

SBB, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar plan direct Switzerland–London trains

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:15 +0000

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International rail travel in Europe could take another major step forward as Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), SNCF Voyageurs, and Eurostar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at developing direct rail services between Switzerland and London.

Basel S-Bahn / Class 56 / European Sleeper / Cairo Monorail / Regiolis / Trenitalia Regionale

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sat, 09 May 2026 13:24:58 +0000

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First cross-border Basel S-Bahn train completed

The first train for the new cross-border Basel S-Bahn has been completed and already carries its final livery, featuring a stylized blue wave.

The MI20 is finally here: New rolling stock of Paris’ RER B unveiled

Bastian Vogelvanger — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:53:28 +0000

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The RER B, Europe’s second busiest rail line with one million daily passengers, is set for a major modernization.

LNVG / S-Bahn Rhein-Neckar / FS Logistix / Travelski / NS

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:29:05 +0000

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Coradia Max for LNVG delayed for a 6th time

According to the Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung, the entry into service of the Alstom Coradia Max trains for LNVG has been delayed for a 6th time, now being scheduled for early 2027.

France’s first independent high-speed train operator Velvet shows complete train

Simon Wijnakker — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:56:11 +0000

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Another big day for SNCF’s first domestic competitor for the high speed rail market Velvet.