Germany: The train has been equipped with automation systems, sensors and cameras at the manufacturer’s test and validation centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath.
France: The Board of the French national operator SNCF, which holds the controlling share of the European passenger operator Eurostar, has approved a framework contract worth around €2 bln.
EU: Michael Peter, head of Siemens Mobility, has stated this position to the Rynek Kalejowy, Polish news agency.
Germany: The solution is based on the LEADER technology, which has been installed on DB Cargo’s locomotives since 2018. Currently, the German freight operator leverages the system on 650 vehicles.
Germany: The federal association of local rail transport BSN, the German rolling stock manufacturers’ association VDB, and the non-profit transport alliance Allianz pro Schiene have jointly launched this initiative.
EU: The European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) has called on the European Commission to make several amendments to the public procurement rules.
Germany: The agreement provides for the creation of a single management committee with representatives from all three cities, tasked with coordinating separate working groups.
A new plant covering about 20,000 m2 is being under construction in German municipality Luhe-Wildenau.
History and current status of the high-speed rolling stock development in the world. The in-depth review by Alexander Polikarpov, Cofounder and Managing partner of ROLLINGSTOCK Agency.
