France opens separate technical investigation into Cléon derailment
France has now opened a BEA-TT technical investigation into the Cléon derailment, separate from the judicial inquiry already under way at the Rouen public prosecutor's office.
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Paris Gare Montparnasse power failure disrupts TGVs
The Paris Gare Montparnasse power failure suspended rail traffic on August 27 after a failure in the station’s electrical system disrupted operations.
Newcastle–Sydney High-Speed Rail Adviser Appointed
AUSTRALIA: The High Speed Rail Authority has appointed a Keolis-led partnership as the Newcastle–Sydney high-speed rail adviser for business, operations and maintenance during the project’s development phase.
Keolis-Led Team Becomes Australian High-Speed Rail Adviser
AUSTRALIA: A Keolis-led team will advise Australia’s first high-speed rail line, embedding operational, maintenance and safety expertise in the Newcastle–Sydney project during its two-year development phase.
Luxembourg Questions Exclusion From Brussels–Basel TGV
Luxembourg is seeking answers after the planned Brussels–Basel TGV service excluded the country from a new cross-border route scheduled to begin operating in July 2027.
California high-speed rail signs consortium agreement
California high-speed rail expansion will receive financing and delivery support through a co-development agreement between the California High-Speed Rail Authority and Momentum Alliance Partners, a consortium of infrastructure, investment and rail operations firms.
TGV-M market authorisation clears key launch hurdle
TGV-M market authorisation now brings France’s new high-speed train closer to its passenger debut. The European Union Agency for Railways approval clears one of the final regulatory steps before TGV INOUI services begin later in 2026.
SNCF railway lottery offers 10,000 prizes
SNCF railway lottery “La France à gratter” has been introduced by SNCF Voyageurs. It is for customers of TGV INOUI, OUIGO, and INTERCITÉS. It combines 10,000 prizes with an online instant-win game and a final draw. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
SNCF strike in June threatened by four rail unions
Four major French railway unions are now threatening SNCF strike in June. They are CGT Cheminots, UNSA-Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail, and CFDT Cheminots. In a joint statement, they say they are ready to escalate the conflict. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
SNCF Italy high-speed rail market moves closer to launch
SNCF Italy high-speed rail market plans moved closer. Italy’s competition watchdog accepted commitments from the rail infrastructure manager. The move is aimed at fair access to the country’s high-speed network.
Alstom Avelia Horizon order adds 15 trains for SNCF
Alstom Avelia Horizon order has expanded after SNCF Voyageurs approved the purchase of 15 additional Avelia Horizon very high-speed trainsets on 19 January 2026, as outlined in an Alstom press release. The optional tranche is valued at around €600 million, with deliveries expected in 2029.
Rail strike in France: SNCF expects limited disruption
A rail strike in France is taking place on Tuesday, January 13, but SNCF says disruption should be limited, as reported by Railway Pro.
