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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).

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.

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.

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.

Siemens – Railpool / SNCF Voyageurs / EAV / PIMK / SBB CFF FFS / BEG – RMV

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:14:45 +0000

Siemens and Railpool launch €20M plan for new Verona locomotive hub

Siemens Mobility and Railpool will jointly build a €20 million locomotive service center in Verona’s Interporto logistics hub.

Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn to cooperate on Germany – London connection

Bastian Vogelvanger — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:05:49 +0000

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Eurostar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that lays the foundation for a direct high-speed train connection between Germany and London.

TGV-M in Italy: Start of certification trials for SNCF’s new high-speed generation [video]

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:12:42 +0000

After a long wait, the TGV-M 1401 operated by SNCF Voyageurs has finally arrived in Italy to begin its certification process.

The new TGV-M arrives in Italy: testing phase begins at Bologna San Donato

Lorenzo Pallotta — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:36:34 +0000

During the night between November 5 and 6, the brand-new TGV-M operated by SNCF Voyageurs officially entered Italy, marking the start of its technical testing phase on the RFI network ahead of certification for service.