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Robert Preston

January 19, 2024 | Rolling stock

Calabria Railways orders three more hydrogen trains from Stadler

Second option exercised by Italian narrow-gauge operator under framework for 15 trains.

January 17, 2024 | High-speed

Getlink unveils strategy to boost Channel Tunnel traffic

Robert Preston reports on how the operator of the Channel Tunnel is working to bring more through traffic to fixed link between Britain and mainland Europe.

January 16, 2024 | Policy

Commission to consider transfer of commuter and regional services to Catalonia

Agreement between Spanish government and regional government could also cover infrastructure.

January 15, 2024 | Fleet

Aventra enters service at South Western Railway

First step in phased introduction of long-delayed fleet of 90 EMUs.

January 8, 2024 | Financial

€1.2bn financing package signed for Turkish high-speed line

Export credit agencies in Britain, Austria, Italy and Poland will provide guarantees for the line linking Yerköy and Kayseri.

January 8, 2024 | Main line

Grand Est region signs new TER contract with SNCF

Regional network to be opened up to competition.

January 8, 2024 | Metros

RATP Dev reveals strategy for global growth

The contract operating arm of Paris public transport operator RATP is getting back to basics at its core business while actively pursuing metro automation projects around the world, as RATP Dev CEO Hiba Farès explained to Robert Preston in Paris.

January 5, 2024 | High-speed

Second track for Palencia - León high-speed line in Spain

Capacity increased following opening of Pajares Base Tunnel and traffic growth.

January 5, 2024 | Main line

Passenger operations begin on Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway

Upgrade completed of Coatzacoalcos - Salina Cruz line in Mexico.

January 4, 2024 | Infrastructure

First section of Terzo Valico project enters service

8.5km at northern end of high-speed line from Genoa to Milan.

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