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David Haydock

April 2, 2024 | Europe

Railcoop reaches the end of the line

French operator was unable to recover after going into receivership in October.

March 19, 2024 | Freight

SBB sets up freight subsidiary in France

France could provide alternative to congested Rail Freight Corridor 1 in Germany.

March 4, 2024 | High-speed

Kevin Speed reserves French train paths

New open-access high-speed operator will initially operate three routes in France.

February 21, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Toulouse northern rail access to be remodelled

€900m project forms part of new Bordeaux - Toulouse high-speed line.

January 31, 2024 | Fleet

SNCF tenders frameworks for 180 bi-mode trains

New trains feature hydrogen and battery traction.

January 30, 2024 | Fleet

TGV fleet squeezed by growing demand

Late delivery of new TGV M fleet means older trains will be retained.

January 3, 2024 | Fleet

Lille selects Alstom to renew LRV fleet

Deliveries of 30 new vehicles will take place in 2026.

December 20, 2023 | Commuter Rail

French parliament approves regional RER projects

New concept to improve urban rail networks in French cities has been given the green light.

December 11, 2023 | Light Rail

Paris tram-train Line T12 opens

The new line is operated with a fleet of 25 four-section Citadis Dualis tram-trains built by Alstom.

November 27, 2023 | Fleet

Alstom unveils first Omneo Sud EMU for Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Transdev has ordered 16 trains as the first regional competitor to SNCF.

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