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WSMR - a new open access passenger service in the UK
WSMR - a new open access passenger service in the UK

On 14 March 2024, Alstom announced that it plans to operate its own passenger train service in the UK for the first time.

Qbuzz orders Civity regional EMUs
Qbuzz orders Civity regional EMUs

On 15 March 2024, CAF and the Dutch regional public transport operator and railway undertaking Qbuzz have signed a contract for the delivery of 10 new regional EMUs for the MerwedeLingelijn.

Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Tsuruga inaugurated
Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Tsuruga inaugurated

On 13 March 2024, a new section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on north-east coast of Honsu island became operational.

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Class E8 Shinkansen enters commercial service
Class E8 Shinkansen enters commercial service

On 16 March 2024, with the new timetable for Japan's rail network, the new Class E8 Shinkansen will enter commercial service on Tokyo - Yamagata route.

Test run of the European Sleeper service to Praha
Test run of the European Sleeper service to Praha

On 11/12 March 2024 a test run took place as part of the preparations of the Dutch company European Sleeper for the launch of the night train between Brussels and Praha.

"Green steam" for VR trains
"Green steam" for VR trains

VR is looking for a new colour solution for its trains.

HS2 welcomes planning approval for green tunnel in Burton Green
HS2 welcomes planning approval for green tunnel in Burton Green

7 March 2024: HS2 welcomes Schedule 17 planning permission from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for the design of the green tunnel at Burton Green.

More RSL Vectrons for ČD already in Praha
More RSL Vectrons for ČD already in Praha

On 7 and 8 March 2024, ČD technicians take delivery of three more Vectrons from leasing company RSL.

New SFM EMUs arrive in Mallorca
New SFM EMUs arrive in Mallorca

In early March 2024 the first of five new CAF-built EMUs was disembarked in Mallorca for use on the Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) network.

ComfortJet: training of employees started
ComfortJet: training of employees started

On 4 March 2024, ČD, in cooperation with the Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group production consortium, started training employees on ComfortJet non-traction multiple units (NMUs).

Siemens Mobility to invest in the new factory in Chippenham
Siemens Mobility to invest in the new factory in Chippenham

Siemens Mobility is investing 115 million EUR to establish a cutting-edge rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering and research & development (R&D) centre in Chippenham, UK.

Nightjets to Belgium with a through haulage soon
Nightjets to Belgium with a through haulage soon

On 20 February 2024, Vectron 193 962 of ÖBB/ELL made a test run from Germany to Schaarbeek on the normal nightjet route (via the old line between Leuven and Liège).

HS2 launches third TBM under capital building the Northolt Tunnel
HS2 launches third TBM under capital building the Northolt Tunnel

HS2’s London tunnels programme passed a major milestone as the third tunnel boring machine (TBM) being used as part of the project was launched on 25 February 2024.

Green light for key HS2 depot
Green light for key HS2 depot

In mid-February Buckinghamshire Council gave the green light for HS2’s maintenance hub, which will bring around 300 jobs to Calvert in Buckinghamshire.

Stadler to build more hydrogen trains for California
Stadler to build more hydrogen trains for California

On 15 February 2024 the State of California and Stadler have signed an agreement for delivery of six additional hydrogen trains.