Stadler Tests World’s First Narrow-Gauge Hydrogen Train for Sardinia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20260 Stadler has begun testing a hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train for Sardinia on a new test track in Switzerland, allowing the manufacturer to assess the vehicle’s performance before it enters service in Italy. The train has been built for regional transport operator Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST) and is the world’s first narrow-gauge
Stadler Tests World’s First Narrow-Gauge Hydrogen Train for Sardinia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20260 Stadler has begun testing a hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train for Sardinia on a new test track in Switzerland, allowing the manufacturer to assess the vehicle’s performance before it enters service in Italy. The train has been built for regional transport operator Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST) and is the world’s first narrow-gauge
SYSTRA Italy Celebrates Arrival of First Tram for Bologna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20260 SYSTRA Italy has celebrated the arrival of the first tram in Bologna, Italy marking a key step towards the launch of the city’s new tramway network. Scheduled to open in 2027, the network will possess 4 lines once passenger services commence. The tram arrived last month, and will now undergo a full
Siemens Mobility to Acquire Key MERMEC Group Businesses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20260 Siemens Mobility has announced it will acquire a number of key businesses of the MERMEC Group, an Italian company specialising in railway signalling, electrification, diagnostics and measurement technologies. The transaction will seek to strengthen Siemens’ international rail portfolio, with a particular focus on diagnostics and measurement technologies whilst expanding its signalling
Italy: Webuild-Led Consortium Completes Excavation of Caterina Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20260 Excavation has been completed on the Caterina Tunnel, forming a crucial part of Lot 1A of the Salerno-Reggio Calabria High-Speed/High-Capacity Railway, a strategic project that will connect southern Italy with northern Italy and Europe. The work on Lot 1A is currently being carried out by a consortium led by Webuild, which
FS Italiane Group Begins 5G Trials Along HS/HC Torino – Milano Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20260 The FS Italiane Group has announced the beginning of new trials for its 5G network along the HS/HC Torino – Milano Line, which is situated on an approximately 60 kilometre stretch between Turin and Greggio. Initial trials will form part of the Group’s proprietary connectivity project, which has been developed to
Italy: Škoda Unveils First ForCity Classic 49T Tram in Bergamo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20260 The Škoda Group has unveiled the first ForCity Classic 49T tram in Bergamo, Italy. Specifically developed for use on the new T2 line connecting Bergamo with Villa d’Almé; the new vehicle forms part of a contract for the delivery of ten modern, bidirectional trams for operation in the northern Italian city. The
First TBM Delivered for Italian Side of Turin–Lyon Railway Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20260 The first of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) destined to carve out the Italian side of the Mont Cenis Base Tunnel – the core of the future Turin–Lyon railway line – has officially been delivered to the Herrenknecht plant in Germany. Built for the UXT consortium (comprised of Itinera, Ghella and
Hitachi Rail to Play Key Role in Turin Metro Line 2 Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to both design and deliver rolling stock and signalling systems for the Rebaudengo–Politecnico section of Turin Metro Line 2 for its client, InfraTO. The project as a whole has been valued at 481.6 million EUR, of which 388.5 million EUR relates to the base
Trenitalia to Purchase 74 Additional Frecciarossa 1000 High-Speed Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 Trenitalia has set out a 2 billion EUR programme focused on high-speed rail expansion and broader fleet renewal, with Chief Executive Gianpiero Strisciuglio confirming plans to introduce 74 additional Frecciarossa 1000 trains by the end of the decade. The strategy was presented during the Masseria Winter Edition Forum, where Strisciuglio outlined
Italy: Škoda Unveils New Low-Floor Tram Destined for Bergamo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20260 The Škoda Group has unveiled a new, fully low-floor, five-section tram destined for operation in Bergamo, northern Italy. A set of 10 of units, all of which will be equipped with an anti-collision system, will be delivered by the end of this year. The new trams will enter operation in Bergamo © Škoda
CAF to Manufacture Nine Extra-Long Trams for Operaton in Vitoria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20260 CAF has announced the successful conclusion of a contract to manufacture nine extra-long tram units for the Zabalgana line in Vitoria. Representing an investment of almost 49 million EUR; the units are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029. The new trams will measure in at 44 metres in length © CAF Each unit
Rome’s Metro Line C Extension to Be Built Under €776 Million Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20260 The Metro C Consortium, led by Webuild with Vianini Lavori, has been awarded a 776 million EUR contract to design and build the T1 section of Rome’s Metro Line C extension. The T1 section will connect the Clodio/Mazzini and Farnesina stations in the northern part of the city, extending public transport
CAF-Led Consortium Secures Contract for Naples Automated Metro Line 10 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20260 A consortium led by Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has been awarded a comprehensive project contract for Lot 2 of the new Naples Metro Line 10, the city’s first fully automated metro line. The contract has been awarded by Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV), the public transport operator for Italy’s Campania
FS Group and Certares Partner on High-Speed Rail Growth in UK and Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 29, 20250 FS Group and Certares have signed a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the development of international high-speed rail services in Europe. The agreement was announced in Paris on 29 December 2025 and provides for the creation of a joint venture alongside a targeted investment in Trenitalia France. Frecciarossa © FS Group The partnership is
Italy Mapped 18,000 Kilometers of Rail—Then Mapped Everything Around It Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 To appreciate why—and how—Italy is spending billions to renew hundreds of its railway stations, consider a hidden problem plaguing one of the country’s busiest hubs. A few years ago, a team of analysts for the national railway company was studying how commuters traveled to and around Roma Trastevere, a station near
Nomad Digital awarded contract to upgrade Italo fleet with 5G internet on-board solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20250 Nomad Digital, leading specialists in transport connectivity solutions, has been awarded a contract to upgrade the existing fleet of Italo AGV and EVO Pendolino high-speed trains with its Internet On-Board (IOB) 5G solution. Italo © Nomad Digital The contract includes the initial upgrading of all 51 high-speed trains, operating across Italy and which
Italy: €1.6 Billion Contract Awarded for High-Speed Rail Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20250 The Webuild Group, in consortium with Ghella, Pizzarotti and SELI, has been awarded a 1.6 billion EUR contract for the Paola–Cosenza section of the Salerno–Reggio Calabria high-speed rail line in Italy. Webuild holds a 60% share of the contract, which has been commissioned by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), part of the
Italy: €1.6 Billion Contract Awarded for High-Speed Rail Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20250 The Webuild Group, in consortium with Ghella, Pizzarotti and SELI, has been awarded a 1.6 billion EUR contract for the Paola–Cosenza section of the Salerno–Reggio Calabria high-speed rail line in Italy. Webuild holds a 60% share of the contract, which has been commissioned by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), part of the
Italy: €1.6 Billion Contract Awarded for High-Speed Rail Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20250 The Webuild Group, in consortium with Ghella, Pizzarotti and SELI, has been awarded a 1.6 billion EUR contract for the Paola–Cosenza section of the Salerno–Reggio Calabria high-speed rail line in Italy. Webuild holds a 60% share of the contract, which has been commissioned by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), part of the
Alstom to Upgrade Railway Signalling Systems for Metro de Sevilla Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20250 Alstom has signed a new contract with Metro de Sevilla for both the maintenance and upgrade of its railway signalling systems, covering trackside equipment and onboard equipment. The contract will also see Alstom renew interlockings, provide hardware upgrades and tools for fixed trackside balises, necessary spare parts and repair stock for
New Direct Connections Planned for Munich, Milan and Rome Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20250 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has entered a new cooperation agreement with both the Italian Trenitalia and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to implement new direct connections between Munich and Milan, as well as between Munich and Rome. The new connections, which will begin from the end of 2026, form part of a new
Hitachi Rail Partners with Knorr-Bremse for System Technology Supply in Rome Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 Hitachi Rail has announced a partnership with Knorr-Bremse for the supply of system technologies for up to 30 subway trains set for operation on the Rome Metro. The signed framework contract includes a base order for 14 trains, with an option for a further 16. Knorr-Bremse will equip new subway trains for
Florence Tramway: Protecting a UNESCO Heritage Site from the Effects of Vibration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 Customer: Alstom, as contracted by the Municipality of Florence Construction Start Date: 2015 Sector: Light Rail Track length: 18,000 lmst Customer Challenge: Florence in Italy, the symbol of the Renaissance, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Since the city’s tram came into operation, locals and tourists alike have been able to make use of this
Alstom Unveils New Coradia Stream Trains Connecting Italy and Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20250 Alstom has unveiled the first of 21 new Coradia Stream trains set to connect South Tyrol, Italy, & Tyrol, Austria. Presented with STA – Strutture Trasporto Alto Adige SpA, the train, which will make up part of a new regional fleet, was revealed at a presentation at Malles Venosta Station (BZ)
FS Group Resumes Frecciarossa Milan-Paris High-Speed Train Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20250 The Frecciarossa Milan-Paris service, suspended since August 2023 due to a landslide in the Maurienne Valley has now resumed operations. FS Group’s high-speed train provides a service across the Alps, reaching the French capital in approximately seven hours. In 7 hours the FS Group train connects France and Italy © FS Group Two Frecciarossa
Stadler Sells Its 100th Tailormade Train in Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20250 Stadler has signed a contract with Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) for the supply of three diesel-electric metre-gauge multiple units. The agreement, finalised at the end of March, marks a continued partnership between the Swiss rolling stock manufacturer and the Italian railway operator. This latest order increases the total number of Stadler
FSE takes delivery of Newag EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 ITALY: FS Group-owned Puglia regional railway Ferrovie del Sud-Est has unveiled the first of five three-car Newag Impuls II electric multiple-units ahead of entry into service on the modernised Bari – Casamassima – Putignano line from September. The €20·2m contract for five EMUs was signed in December 2015. It included an
Industry Insider Week 25 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 25 for 17–21 June 2019: Newag IMPULS for FSE © Edoardo Rizzo Rolling Stock ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award The Brandenburg Design Award
Trenitalia prepares for Paris – Milano launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 EUROPE: The first of five ETR1000 high speed trainsets being modified to operate Trenitalia’s planned open access service between Milano and Paris is expected to begin test running in France next month, following the completion of retrofitting work. The trainsets are being fitted with TVM cab signalling and KVB automatic train
Alstom P80 Point Machine Passes Testing in Kazakhstan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 The Alstom-SOP Trade joint venture, KEP – KazElectroPrivod, has successfully tested the P80 point machine. The testing took place over a six-month period at the new turnout (set of points) at Shiderty Station, Ekibastuz, in the Pavoldar region of northeast Kazakhstan. Alstom P80 point machine at Shiderty train station © Alstom KEP conducted
Italy: Newag Impuls 2 Electric Trains for FSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 Italian railway company Ferrovie del Sud Est (FSE) says its first electric train is on its way. Built by Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag, the IMPULS 2 electric multiple unit will enter service in September this year. Up until now FSE has run diesel multiple units only. These new trains
Goldschmidt Thermit Group Convinces with Innovative Railway Infrastructure Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 The Goldschmidt Thermit Group continues its successful expansion. In the financial year of 2018, the leading global company in the area of rail welding, maintenance of railway systems and the THERMIT® business increased its global sales revenue by 17 percent to reach 185 million euros. At the same time the
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 Following the adoption of the 4th Railway Package in May 2016, the ERA will get new powers starting 16 June 2019, following a three-year transposition period for Member States. The ‘technical pillar’ of the Fourth Railway Package gives the ERA a key role in making sure that European railway legislation
Infrastructure managers must do more to help freight, warns Mercitalia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 EUROPE: Mercitalia Logistics Chief Executive Marco Gosso strongly criticised the performance of European infrastructure managers at the Transport Logistic trade show in München on June 6. Insisting that the FS subsidiary would ‘increase the pressure on infrastructure managers’, Gosso said that freight operators were still not being adequately compensated for day-to-day
HS2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
High Speed 2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
Bombardier and Hitachi Reveal Proposed HS2 Train Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 Not to be outdone by Alstom and its unveiling of its proposed design for the new HS2 trains, Bombardier and Hitachi also reveal their first image of their proposed HS2 train design. Bombardier-Hitachi HS2 train design © Bombardier Bombardier-Hitachi Joint HS2 Rolling Stock Bid Bombardier and Hitachi announced in July last year that they
UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 The race to win the contract for the HS2 rolling stock is an intense one. Now Alstom has revealed its proposed design for the new UK high-speed train. Alstom’s proposed HS2 design © Alstom Design & Styling 2019 HS2 Ltd has said it needs a train that can operate equally on the
Trenitalia to Get 14 New ETR1000 Very High-Speed Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 Hitachi and Bombardier have signed a contract with Trenitalia for 14 Frecciarossa 1000 (ETR1000) very high-speed trains. The contract also comprises maintenance services for a period of ten years. Hitachi and Bombardier will design and manufacture 14 ETR1000 trains for Trenitalia © BombardierThe partnership split between Hitachi Rail SpA and Bombardier Transportation
Trenitalia orders 14 high speed trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 ITALY: Trenitalia has confirmed an order for a partnership of Hitachi Rail (60%) and Bombardier Transportation (40%) to supply 14 more Frecciarossa 1000 high speed trainsets and maintain them for 10 years. The €575m deal announced on June 4 follows the publication in May of FS Group’s business plan for 2019-23. The
Bombardier TRAXX MS3 Locomotive at Transport Logistic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 At Transport Logistic 2019, which takes place in Munich on 4–7 June, Bombardier Transportation will show off its TRAXX locomotive platform and service solutions. Bombardier TRAXX MS3 locomotive © Bombardier Michael Fahrer, President, Region Central and Eastern Europe and Israel, Bombardier Transportation, said: “We are happy to show visitors Europe’s newest locomotive platform
Campania DMUs ordered using Lombardia contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 ITALY: Campania regional train operator Ente Autonomo Volturno has ordered five Stadler diesel-battery multiple-units by using an option within a framework contract for up to 50 units which Lombardia regional railway FNM signed with the Swiss manufacture in November. The two operators said this arrangement would enable them both to order high
SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore on the Rail Freight Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 German-born SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore gave his views on the Ceneri Base Tunnel, the New Rail Link through the Alps, ETCS and more in an interview for the SBB blog. You can read the full interview on the SBB Cargo blog here. First SBB Cargo freight train in the