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The EIB is providing EUR 300 million for the extension of the FGC Line 8 in Barcelona
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (433+ words) The European Investment Bank and the Catalan government have signed a EUR 300 million loan agreement for the extension of FGC's suburban Line 8 in Barcelona, a project aimed at building a four-kilometer tunnel between the Pla'a d'Espanya and Gr'cia stations. The…...
Four bids for Lisbon Violet Line
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (417+ words) The Metropolitano de Lisboa (Lisbon Metro) received four bids for the design and construction of the Odivelas'Loures LRT (Violet Line) with a base price of EUR 600 million. The values of the bids submitted will be disclosed once the legal deadline…...
Rolling highways in Spain " A solution for modern freight transport
2+ week, 2+ day ago (747+ words) In February 2019, Spain launched its first standard-gauge "rolling highway" service in response to the need to diversify and modernize freight transport. The development of this type of service, considered more efficient and sustainable from both an economic and environmental standpoint,…...
Passenger train derails in Russia: 24 injured
2+ week, 5+ day ago (418+ words) At least 24 people, including four children, were injured after seven cars of a passenger train traveling from Chelyabinsk to Moscow derailed Friday morning in the Ulyanovsk region, near the Briandino station. Initial reports indicated seven injuries, but this figure was…...
Excavation begins for Madrid Metro Line 11 extension
2+ week, 6+ day ago (569+ words) Tunneling work has begun for the Madrid Metro Line 11 extension, a project backed by an investment of EUR 880 million. A ceremony marking the launch of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) took place on 26 March at the future Comillas station. According…...
Adif moves forward with the "Y" high-speed rail line project
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (335+ words) Adif has launched a tender for the design of the 45-kilometer Bizkaia section, part of Spain's "Y" high-speed rail project that will connect the three capitals of the Basque Country. The new section will link Elorrio to the access route…...
Renfe supports Leo Express expansion with railcars purchased from DB
3+ week, 1+ day ago (454+ words) Renfe Alquiler de Material Ferroviario, a Renfe Group company specializing in rolling stock leasing, has concluded a strategic deal under which it will lease passenger railcars purchased from Deutsche Bahn (DB) to Leo Express for a period of 15 years. According…...
Renfe launches landmark tender for high-speed trains
3+ week, 6+ day ago (533+ words) The Spanish operator Renfe has launched a landmark tender for next-generation high-speed trains, covering up to 40 units with an estimated value of EUR 1. 8 billion. The move comes amid anticipated growth in demand over the coming years, ongoing rail network expansion,…...
Investment in the signalling system on Portugal's Northern Line
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (440+ words) Portugal's Northern Line has received an investment of EUR 95 million to modernize its signaling system, announced Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP), the country's rail and road infrastructure manager. The project is funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Program (PRR), through…...
Green light for SNCF on Italy's high-speed rail market
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (541+ words) The Italian subsidiary of French rail operator SNCF has welcomed the decision by Italy's competition authority to accept commitments made by the rail infrastructure manager to ensure fair access to the high-speed rail market. The Italian Competition and Market Authority…...