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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).

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Two unique TGV series have disappeared recently, without actually being withdrawn.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?

8 years since the order: X80 finally in traffic!

Oliver Karlsson — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:26:54 +0000

Västtrafik’s new X80 trains enter passenger service in western Sweden

Västtrafik’s long-awaited X80 regional trains officially entered passenger service on 11.05.2026, marking the beginning of a major fleet renewal programme across western Sweden.

Italo to expand fleet to 63 trains to strengthen competition against Trenitalia and SNCF

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:51:29 +0000

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Italian high-speed operator Italo is set to significantly expand its fleet over the coming years, increasing from the current 51 trains to a total of 63 units, with the first new deliveries expected by the end of 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.

FUC / PKP IC / CFR Călători – Softronic – Reloc / Metrans / SNCF / Akiem – Combirail

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:20:01 +0000

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Blues trains set to dominate services on reopened Udine–Cividale line

When the Udine–Cividale railway reopens after ongoing infrastructure upgrades, services are expected to be operated mainly with Trenitalia’s hybrid Blues trains.

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.

TGV-M / CFR Marfă / Pesa / Tiber.co / RailAdventure / EAV

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:19:58 +0000

TGV-M 1401 concludes trials at Bologna San Donato and heads back to France

Following the completion of the testing programme, TGV-M set 1401 was transferred on Friday, 23 January 2026, from Bologna San Donato to Torino Orbassano Arrivals Yard via Piacenza and Voghera.