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Rail Traction Company (RTC) and Akiem strengthen collaboration

11 February 2025 | By Elizabeth Jordan - Global Railway Review

Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.

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ERA grants approval for Vossloh DE 18 locomotives in France, Belgium and Luxembourg

9 December 2024 | By Global Railway Review

The European Union Agency for Railways has granted multi-country homologation for Vossloh's DE 18 locomotives, enabling their operation in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

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Eurotunnel to double direct high-speed rail services via Channel Tunnel by 2034

28 November 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Eurotunnel plans to double direct high-speed rail services via the Channel Tunnel by 2034, accelerating low-carbon mobility between London and major European cities.

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Renfe to launch new high-speed AVE route between Barcelona and Toulouse in 2025

15 October 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Renfe will launch a new high-speed AVE service between Barcelona and Toulouse in mid-2025, offering six daily cross-border trains and connecting 17 cities across Spain and southern France.

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Caen la Mer awards RATP Dev contract to expand and improve tram services

11 September 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Caen la Mer has awarded RATP Dev a six-year contract to enhance its Twisto network, focusing on expanding and improving tram services, including the addition of a new T4 line and the extension of the T3 line by 2028.

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Renfe expands global presence with new branch in UAE

29 July 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Renfe has announced the establishment of a new branch in the United Arab Emirates to enhance its involvement in the country's ambitious railway projects and strengthen its competitive position in the region.

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RATP Dev wins contract to operate QUB multimodal transport network

16 July 2024 | By Global Railway Review

The new contract includes a dedicated route linking the railway station to key stops within Quimper city, featuring extended service hours to facilitate smoother interconnections with late-night TGV train arrivals.

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Major boost to commuting and economic activity in eastern Paris with Line 11 extension

18 June 2024 | By Global Railway Review

The extension of Paris Metro's Line 11, reducing commute times and boosting connectivity for eastern Paris residents, is set to transform daily travel and stimulate local economic growth in the French capital.

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Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight launches online emissions calculator

20 September 2022 | By Global Railway Review

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight’s new online emissions calculator will help logistics companies to reduce their environmental impact by enabling them to monitor their carbon savings and emissions.

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France’s autonomous regional train prototype begins operation testing

24 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review

SNCF and its partners have begun testing a modified Regio 2N regional train as a prototype autonomous regional train for France's rail network.

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Eurostar reaches refinancing agreement with shareholders

18 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review

By confirming the refinancing agreement, Eurostar will be able to continue to operate the vital link between the UK and parts of Europe and meet its financial obligations in the short- to mid-term

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French government’s restriction of domestic flights in favour of rail welcomed by UIC

20 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review

UIC has welcomed the new French law, which restricts domestic flights in favour of promoting rail, as it sends a very clear message on the urgent need for modal shift to rail.

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Alstom receives order from SNCF Voyageurs for first hydrogen trains in France

8 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review

On behalf of four French Regions, SNCF Voyageurs has placed an order with Alstom for the delivery of the first hydrogen trains for France.

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Alpha Trains to deliver final train to CAPTRAIN France by end of March 2021

1 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

A total of nine EURO4001 diesel-electric locomotives were ordered by CAPTRAIN France from Alpha Trains, with the last train set to be delivered by the end of March 2021.

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SNCF orders three additional OMNEO Regio 2N trains from Bombardier

14 January 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Manufactured in Hauts-de-France, and certified ‘Made in France’, the new trains are set to modernise and improve services on France’s busiest lines.

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