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Latest railway industry news from Europe, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.Shining a light on Dutch depots
NETHERLANDS: Local company Raillighting has developed a low-cost lighting assembly for illuminating walkways and other work zones which can be rapidly installed by hand.
Paris Line C investment plan outlined
FRANCE: Paris regional transport authority Ile-de-France-Mobilités has set out revised plans to develop RER Line C, one of the busiest and most operationally challenging in the conurbation.
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Portugal: South International Corridor nears completion
Trains have started running on the first section of the 80 km Évora – Elvas direct line, which is now expected to open in 2025, shortening the TEN-T corridor serving ports in southern Portugal and paving the way for a revival of international passenger services. André Pires reports.
RZD orders high speed trains for revived Moscow – St Petersburg project
RUSSIA: Russian Railways has signed a contract with Ural Locomotives for the supply of two pre-series high speed trainsets to operate its planned Moscow – St Petersburg high speed line.
Talgo Avril high speed trainsets to enter service in May
SPAIN: National operator RENFE has taken delivery of its first 10 Talgo S106 Avril wide-bodied high speed trainsets.
Trenitalia seeks more business in France
Railcoop on brink of liquidation as financing gap stymies restructuring hope
Spain: Plan de Cercanías promises an end to inaction
LeShuttle terminals readied for EU border check changes
Ukraine begins construction of standard gauge European rail link
Stadler selected for Bulgarian double-deck train order
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Lithuanian railway adopts western European data exchange system
Ukrainian Railways to order Wabtec locomotives
Dublin – Belfast electric-battery trains funded
Two prequalify for København automation Supporting Systems contract
Beograd metro consultancy contract renewed
Iași tram contract signed
Portuguese and UK railway industry associations to co-operate
Maintenance vehicle converted to fuel cell power
Lyon tram network to expand
Second Bratislava to Austria line to be electrified