New generation train launches on Paris Île-de-France commuter line
The Réseau Express Régional (RER) D and E lines in Paris are welcoming the introduction of new New Generation RER (RER NG) commuter trains.
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Hitachi Rail wins €861m order from Italy for 30 high speed trains
Hitachi Rail has secured a contract with Trenitalia to the supply 30 new ETR1000 high-speed trains, with the option for an additional ten trains.
Hitachi Rail given clearance for £1.4bn takeover of Thales rail signalling business
Hitachi has announced that it has been given clearance to proceed with the €1.66bn (£1.4bn) acquisition of Thales Ground Transportation Systems.
A large-scale project between 5 French regions, SNCF and Alstom has seen the first of five battery-operated trains presented
The presentation of the train took place at the Rencontres Nationales du Transport Public in Clermont Ferrand, on the 18th of October 2023
Brand new campaign and loyalty programme launched by Eurostar
The "Together we go further" campaign brings together Eurostar and Thalys and sees brand new branding, website, app and loyalty scheme!
Competition and Markets Authority investigates €1.7 billion merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has expressed concerns about a proposed merger between Hitachi Rail and Thales SA.
Rugby fans score big as Eurostar bookings surge
Eurostar is already a winner as far as the Rugby World Cup is concerned, estimating that up to 600,000 people will travel from London to Paris or Lill…
Itinera awarded contract for construction of Lyon-Turin base tunnel
Italian company Itinera has been awarded a contract for excavation and construction of the Italian side of the base tunnel of the Turin-Lyon railway l…
Eurostar Snow train service to take skiers from London to the Alps
Eurostar Group has announced that from Thursday (31 August), passengers can buy tickets for its new Eurostar Snow service.
Travel advice for upcoming Scotland Rugby matches
ScotRail has reminded passengers of its travel advice ahead of Scotland’s match in the Famous Grouse Nations Series this weekend.