All Italy articles
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NewsHitachi Rail to deliver driverless trains and signalling for Turin metro line 2
€481.6 million contract covers rolling stock and CBTC signalling for Turin Metro Line 2, introducing fully automated GoA4 operations and advanced digital asset management.
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OpinionSupport needed for rail supply industry to play role in decarbonising rail freight
Hugo Tabouret, Technical Affairs Manager at UNIFE, warns that without urgent support for the rail freight ecosystem, the sector risks obsolescence – with serious consequences for both industry and climate goals.
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NewsWebuild secures Rome Metro C section T1 contract reinforcing leadership in sustainable metro construction
Webuild has been awarded section T1 of Rome Metro Line C, strengthening its global role in metro systems and sustainable urban mobility delivery.
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ArticleDigital Automatic Couplers - the revolution of European railways
Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC) are set to transform European rail freight by improving safety, efficiency, interoperability, and sustainability, with commercial demonstrations already under way in Sweden.
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OpinionOvercoming barriers to the Single European Railway Area
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, discusses the challenges and potential solutions for achieving a unified overhead electrification system across Europe, a critical step towards the Single European Railway Area (SERA).
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NewsAlstom opens 100 new rail jobs in Italy as Sesto San Giovanni site celebrates 70 years
Alstom announces 100 new positions across Italy at its historic Sesto San Giovanni site, supporting growth in railway maintenance, innovation, and sustainable mobility.
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ArticleDigital railway signalling: the strategic turning point
Ageing legacy systems must evolve to meet the growing demands of digitalisation, requiring a transformative approach to railway signalling. Mirko Blazic, EULYNX Technical Lead, explains further.
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NewsWebuild leads construction of Naples-Bari high-speed railway, improving southern Italy’s transport network
Webuild is progressing on the Naples-Bari high-speed line, enhancing mobility across southern Italy, with the first track laid on the Naples-Cancello section.
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NewsThe first large TMB on the Salerno Reggio Calabria Rail line begins excavation
One of the largest tunnel boring machine in Europe, and the first to be operational on the Salerno Reggio Calabria high-speed rail line, has fired up its engines, ready to excavate the Saginara Tunnel on Lot 1A Battipaglia Romagnano. The project is led by a Webuild consortium on behalf of ...
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NewsRail Traction Company (RTC) and Akiem strengthen collaboration
Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.
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NewsRenfe expands in Italy through partnership with Longitude Holding
Renfe has expanded into the Italian market by acquiring a 33% stake in Longitude Holding, launching regional passenger services in Piedmont from January 2025.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel: Pascal Bertrand's story, VIAVI Solutions
In the latest instalment of ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Pascal Bertrand, Product Line Director, Mission Critical and Railway at VIAVI, discusses his role in driving innovation in railway communications technology and the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel: Daniel Beutler’s story, Transreport
In the latest instalment of ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Daniel Beutler, Chairman of Transreport, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about his career journey, his passion for inclusive transportation and the role innovation plays in shaping the future of the rail industry.
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NewsMilan completes M4 metro extension
The completion of Milan's M4 metro line to the San Cristoforo terminus marks a major boost in the city's public transport network, aiming to reduce urban traffic and cut annual CO2 emissions by over 10,000 tonnes.
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NewsTX Logistik expands fleet with new Vectron locomotives
TX Logistik AG has begun expanding its fleet with 40 new Vectron locomotives, enhancing capacity on key European rail freight routes and promoting environmentally friendly transport alternatives.
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NewsConsilium Safety Group to acquire Italian fire safety specialist ISE
Consilium's acquisition of ISE enhances fire safety solutions for the rolling stock industry, improving protection for passengers, crews and assets.
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NewsAlstom announces €63 million investment to boost Italy’s rail infrastructure and sustainability
Alstom's €63 million investment plan for 2024-2026 aims to enhance Italy's rail infrastructure through sustainable innovations like hydrogen trains and expanded production capacities across multiple sites.
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ArticleThe importance of future-proofing asset management
We caught up with Marco Corradini from SBB at the Rail Infrastructure Asset Management Summit 2024, in London earlier this year to get his thoughts on the most important parts of infrastructure asset management.
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NewsArenaways and Turnit partnership to enhance local rail services in Italy
Arenaways and Turnit's strategic partnership is set to enhance local rail services in Italy, starting with the reactivation of two dormant lines in Piedmont, leveraging advanced travel technology to improve connectivity and passenger experience.