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First passenger trains run to City of London using ETCS
First passenger trains run to City of London using ETCS

On 27 November 2023 Great Northern commuters began travelling to the City of London in trains controlled by on-board ETCS.

First four Class ES104 EMUs handed over to RZD
First four Class ES104 EMUs handed over to RZD

On 27 November 2023, Uralskiye Lokomotivy delivered the first four new Lastochkas to RZD. 

Presentation of the new nightjet
Presentation of the new nightjet

ÖBB's new night service flagship has been presented to the public in recent months.

ČD Cargo
Alstom unveiled the world’s first Eurobalise with integrated encoding capabilities
Alstom unveiled the world’s first Eurobalise with integrated encoding capabilities

Alstom has introduced a groundbreaking Eurobalise that integrates simplified ERTMS encoding functionality to serve multiple use cases.

Talleres Alegría introduces its pocket wagon
Talleres Alegría introduces its pocket wagon

Following the ERA certification issued on 18 September 2023, the Spanish manufacturer Talleres Alegría, based in Llanera, Asturias, has started to present a pocket wagon that is the result of its own development.

Some Alpha Train's TRAXXes in new services
Some Alpha Train's TRAXXes in new services

In Belgium, Alpha Trains is getting back the TRAXXes that are freeing up on the routes where the new ICNG EMUs are starting to take over the service (in Holland).

CZ LOKO
Amsterdam to London Eurostar services to be suspended for six months
Amsterdam to London Eurostar services to be suspended for six months

Starting from June 2024 there will be a six-months interruption of Amsterdam to London Eurostar high speed services due to a massive reconstruction project in Amsterdam Centraal station.

Certificate of Conformity for the Class 3TE28
Certificate of Conformity for the Class 3TE28

On 21 November 2023, Transmashholding received a certificate of conformity with the requirements of the Customs Union Technical Regulation 001/2011 "On the safety of railway rolling stock" for its Class 3TE28 freight locomotive.

First Mireo Smart on test
First Mireo Smart on test

On 22 November 2023, the first Mireo Smart EMU celebrated its official rollout at the Krefeld works.

End of operation of the NS's Class 1700
End of operation of the NS's Class 1700

On 19 November 2023, an official farewell run was held with the Class 1700 locomotive

Leo Express plans train services to Belgium
Leo Express plans train services to Belgium

Renfe, which owns a 50% stake in Leo Express, has announced that the latter plans to introduce services between Belgium and Slovakia via Germany and the Czech Republic.

LTG Cargo and UZ tested the semi-trailer transport from Kaunas to Kyiv
LTG Cargo and UZ tested the semi-trailer transport from Kaunas to Kyiv

LTG Cargo and Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ), in cooperation with NSExpress, tested a new cargo transportation route Kaunas - Kyiv.

Aerodynamic measurements of the new ÖBB nightjets
Aerodynamic measurements of the new ÖBB nightjets

PJM was commissioned with the overall approval of nightjets in cooperation with ÖBB.

Dragons for Akiem
Dragons for Akiem

On 16 November 2023 Akiem signed a contract with Newag for delivery of 30 Dragon 2 electric locomotives, with an option for 50 more.

DualShunter tested outside the factory for the first time
DualShunter tested outside the factory for the first time

A prototype of a dual-mode locomotive developed by CZ LOKO has completed its first test runs outside the manufacturer's premises (and the adjacent test tracks).