Since December 7, 2022, the first TGV M test train, from Alstom's Avelia Horizon range, has been at the Velim test site in the Czech Republic. This test campaign will last almost 6 months and is part of a long series of tests for this new generation of High-Speed Trains.
The seven initiating companies signed the association's constitutive act on December 14, 2022. The royal decree establishing the association is expected in the coming weeks, followed by the association's official announcement.
Hessische Landesbahn has opted for three two-car Mireo Plus B battery trains from Siemens Mobility for their Upper and Lower Westerwald railway pilot project.
A feasibility project, led by Porterbrook and Eminox, to help reduce NOx emissions in enclosed stations, has delivered positive results during its first phase.
Coradia iLint will carry passengers in a commercial service demonstration on Quebec’s Reseau Charlevoix network, at the heart of a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve, during 2023.
RSSB will use artificial intelligence and data analysis to predict and identify where and when low adhesion is going to occur on the rail network. This will allow targeted action at these specific locations, to help manage the safety risks and reduce delays.