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New Eurostar stop in Antwerp in one direction only
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (449+ words) From 14 December, Eurostar high-speed trains travelling from London to Amsterdam will also stop at Antwerp Central station. However, the service will operate in one direction only, as the Belgian station lacks the facilities required for the border and security checks…...
Britons have lost 42 million hours due to train delays
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (692+ words) Train delays and cancellations in the UK have resulted in the loss of nearly 42 million hours and an estimated cost of around EUR 1.52 billion, according to an analysis published by The Telegraph based on data from the rail regulator ORR....
Renfe is testing Civia trains on the Bilbao commuter rail network
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (384+ words) Renfe has begun testing a Civia electric train in Bilbao, marking a new step in the process of modernizing the rolling stock used for commuter services in the Basque Country. The Civia EMU is being tested on the C1 Bilbao Abando…...
Japan is preparing a train that will inspect Shinkansen lines at 320 km/h
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (753+ words) Japanese rail operator JR East has unveiled the design of the future SOAR inspection train, the successor to the current East-i train. The new vehicle will inspect Shinkansen lines at speeds of up to 320 km/h, using sensors installed on…...
NS prohibits luggage on train seats, even when the railcar is empty
1+ week, 1+ day ago (395+ words) The Dutch rail operator NS has changed its rules regarding luggage transport. Passengers are no longer allowed to occupy a seat with a bag or backpack, regardless of how empty the railcar is. For now, the measure will not be…...
Japan greenlights train that will “fly” at 500 km/h between Tokyo and Nagoya
1+ week, 4+ day ago (802+ words) The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture has approved the start of construction on the most challenging section of the future Chuo Shinkansen line. Maglev trains will cover the route between Tokyo and Nagoya in about 40 minutes, but the line is not…...
Europeans increasingly dissatisfied with rail infrastructure
1+ week, 6+ day ago (768+ words) Investments in rail lines and stations are considered a national priority by one-third of respondents to a survey conducted in 29 countries. Rail is second only to water supply and housing construction, and the pressure for modernization is particularly high in…...
Lithuania is paving the way for autonomous trains
1+ week, 6+ day ago (883+ words) The Lithuanian railway group LTG is testing technologies that could eventually pave the way for autonomous trains. The first projects include 3D scanning of the infrastructure, creating a digital twin of the network, and artificial intelligence systems capable of detecting trees,…...
First airport metro train arrives in Sydney
2+ week, 2+ day ago (481+ words) The first metro train for the Sydney Metro–Western Sydney Airport line has arrived in Sydney, marking an important step toward the launch of commercial service. The first of 12 new-generation trains traveled 23,000 km from Vienna, where it is manufactured at…...
The new Eurostar trains will be designed to operate at 55°C
2+ week, 3+ day ago (769+ words) Eurostar has modified the specifications for the 50 double-decker trains ordered from Alstom so that their equipment can operate at temperatures of up to 55°C. The decision was made following the heat waves that affected Europe and with a view to…...