Rail transport in the European Union is undergoing a huge transformation, with fewer tracks but higher quality and capacity. New Eurostat data shows growing investment in multi-track infrastructure and digital control systems.
Alstom has signed a long-term agreement with ScotRail to support and modernise its Class 222 trains.…
Europe’s railways are being asked to do more with less: more traffic, less time for maintenance, and…
Europe’s rail sector is urging the EU to put trains at the heart of its new tourism strategy. Industry…
More than a century after their construction, some of Slovakia’s most important railway lines are still…
Europe’s freight market is structurally distorted, and rail is paying the price. While rail operators shoulder heavy infrastructure charges for every kilometre…
Siemens Mobility has reported that 87% of its revenue in fiscal year 2025 is aligned with the EU Taxonomy. The figure is the company’s highest level of…
UPM Forest has ordered more than 150 roundwood wagons from VR FleetCare. The wagons will be built in Pieksämäki and delivered between 2026 and 2028.
Bhopal’s metro has entered service for the first time, with Alstom-built trains now running on the city’s initial operational section. The system uses…
Trains don’t just connect cities—they connect people, cultures, and economies. In a world searching for greener travel, railways quietly reshape how we…
CER has warned that EU ministers risk pushing freight back onto Europe’s roads by backing the cross-border circulation of longer, heavier trucks. The organisation…
The European Commission has published the results of a study analysing the feasibility of introducing hyperloop technology into the European transport…
The Netherlands is abandoning plans for hydrogen trains and transitioning to battery units. They offer lower costs, simpler infrastructure, and a better…
From Stage V diesel engines to flawless winter performance at –40°C, CZ LOKO locomotives are proving their strength in Sweden. Anders Westermark and Mikael…
Barcelona’s future airport line is one step closer to reality. Alstom and Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) have unveiled the first of…