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Uncertainty about the future of Alstom’s Derby works
Uncertainty about the future of Alstom’s Derby works

“We are continuing to hold very constructive discussions with the Department for Transport to find a sustainable future for Derby, but time is short as our current projects are almost complete.” That was the message from the Managing Director at Alstom UK and Ireland Nick Crossfield in mid-March 2024.

New JNA-Z box wagons for DRS
New JNA-Z box wagons for DRS

On 28 March 2024 Direct Rail Services has taken delivery of a fleet of 25 brand new JNA-Z box wagons from VTG Rail UK.

Lineas presented its FAME locomotive
Lineas presented its FAME locomotive

On 28 March 2024, Lineas presented its FAME locomotive, which highlights the company's commitment to finding sustainable solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector.

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21st and 18th centuries meet as HS2 traverses Grand Union Canal
21st and 18th centuries meet as HS2 traverses Grand Union Canal

New photographs and video published by HS2 show the meeting of two engineering landmarks – as the UK’s longest railway bridge crosses the country’s longest canal.

Regiojet launched direct service between Praha and Chop in Ukraine
Regiojet launched direct service between Praha and Chop in Ukraine

RegioJet launched direct trains between Praha and Chop on the evening of 27 March 2024.

RBP and RAILPOOL signed rental agreement for Modula locomotives
RBP and RAILPOOL signed rental agreement for Modula locomotives

On 26 March 2024, RAILPOOL and Rheinische Bahnpersonal- und Verkehrsgesellschaft signed the full-service leasing contract for five Modula hybrid shunting locomotives.

Alstom to deliver 13 TRAXX3 MS locomotives to CLIP Intermodal
Alstom to deliver 13 TRAXX3 MS locomotives to CLIP Intermodal

On 25 March 2024 Alstom and CLIP Intermodal have announced the signing of contract for the supply of 13 TRAXX3 MS locomotives.

The first European Sleeper train has arrived in Praha
The first European Sleeper train has arrived in Praha

On Tuesday 26 March 2024 before noon, the first European Sleeper Brussels to Praha train arrived in its destination.

Nightjet service between Wien and Brussels with one Vectron
Nightjet service between Wien and Brussels with one Vectron

Since mid-March, nightjet trains on the route Wien - Brussels and back have been operated without change of the locomotive.

Porterbrook acquires Electrostar fleet
Porterbrook acquires Electrostar fleet

Porterbrook has been successful in its bid to take ownership of 30 Class 379 Electrostars.

First Elron Panter
First Elron Panter

While the order for Pasažieru vilciens is running out, the contract for a batch of 16 three-car dual-voltage RegioPanter EMUs for Elron is coming into focus.

RegioPanter operations in Latvia stabilized
RegioPanter operations in Latvia stabilized

On 15 December 2023, Pasažieru vilciens started regular operation of the Class 16EV EMUs, initially with three units, with plans to have eighteen or nineteen in service by the end of the year.

First railjet 2 in passenger service
First railjet 2 in passenger service

On 22 March 2024, ÖBB inaugurated service for the first railjet of the new generation.

A complex mix of problems around ÖBB's and other Tauruses, ČD railjets and ETCS
A complex mix of problems around ÖBB's and other Tauruses, ČD railjets and ETCS

Many operators are facing the difficult problem of upgrading or retrofitting the ETCS OBUs (On-Board Units) to their Taurus locomotives. Moreover, the same is true for the railjet non-traction multiple units (NMUs) of ÖBB and ČD.

New Tågdepå Nässjö
New Tågdepå Nässjö

EuroMaint celebrated on 8 March 2024 the opening of a maintenance centre in Nässjö,