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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).

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.

GTT / ETR 814 / SNCF / Mercitalia Rail / ARF / České dráhy

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:32:25 +0000

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GTT TTR 014 transferred from Turin to Foligno for overhaul

The revival of former GTT TTR units continues with the transfer of TTR 014 from Torino Orbassano to Foligno for overhaul at the local OMC workshops.

Retro livery for SNCF BB22378 and BB22379 for night train service [updated]

Bastian Vogelvanger — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:39 +0000

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This article was published on 09.03.2026 and updated on 24.03.2026 – scroll down for the update:

Recently, a SNCF class 22200 locomotive was seen in Paris with a familiar livery from the past.

Stadler / Smartron / Norske Tog / DB Bahn / SNCF / SBB CFF FFS

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:13:45 +0000

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Stadler METRO EMU deliveries to Tyne & Wear Newcastle completed

Over 46 units ordered in 2020, the last 3 Class 555 produced by Stadler in Switzerland arrived on Tyne & Wear network, in Newcastle.

Leo Express / České dráhy / SNCF / CFL Cargo / Lokomotion / PKP Intercity

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:52:53 +0000

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Leo Express is expanding fleet with more ex DB coaches and Talgo units

Leo Express has acquired an additional 20 first- and second-class passenger coaches from Deutsche Bahn, recently transported from Leipzig to the Czech Republic.

Free: TGV M/Inoui arrives in Belgium [updated]

Simon Wijnakker — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:42:54 +0000

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Last week, we updated you on the latest developments of France’s new-generation high-speed trains, as their authorization for operation in France is approaching and the backlog for Alstom has grown to 160 units.

SNCF’s O2D Program: Giving older TGVs a second Life

Bastian Vogelvanger — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:08:21 +0000

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On February 19, 2026, SNCF unveiled the first refurbished TGV Réseau at the Technicentre Landy in Paris.

Alstom receives additional order from SNCF Voyageurs: +15 TGV M/Inoui

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:24:41 +0000

19 January 2026 – SNCF Voyageurs’ Board of Directors has approved an additional order for 15 next-generation Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom.

Medway Italia / Railtrans – Beacon Rail / Alstom / SNCF / France / Appenzeller Bahnen / SJ / Flåmsbana

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0000

MSC launches direct rail operations between Trieste and Austria

After France, the MSC Group has started operating its own trains directly in Austria.