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Europe’s best train stations: a Paris hub ranks in the top 10

 The sixth edition of the European Railway Station Index, published by the Consumer Choice Center, has unveiled its ranking of Europe’s best-performing train stations. The study evaluates the continent’s 50 largest rail hubs based on criteria such as passenger volume, accessibility,......

Lisbon funicular accident highlights safety failures in historic transport system

Portuguese authorities have revealed that the recent derailment of a Lisbon funicular was caused by a non-compliant cable, sparking fresh concerns over the safety of the city's iconic hillside transport systems. The incident occurred in the historic center of Lisbon and involved a mechanical failure......

Alstom wins €260 million contract to modernize Morocco’s rail network

French transport giant Alstom has secured a €260 million contract to upgrade the railway line connecting Kenitra and Settat, marking a major milestone in Morocco’s ongoing rail sector transformation. The deal, signed with a consortium that includes Alstom, INEO Rail, and INEOLUM, will see......

Casablanca to develop 10 new suburban train stations

Casablanca –HM  King Mohammed VI launched on Wednesday a series of major railway projects worth 20 billion dirhams to enhance urban mobility in the Casablanca metropolitan area. Among these initiatives is the development of ten new suburban train stations, expected to significantly improve......

Germany investigates suspected political sabotage on railway

German police are investigating a possible political motive behind the cutting of railway cables in western Germany, which caused significant disruptions to regional train services. The incident, discovered near the Cologne–Düsseldorf line, is the latest in a series of attacks targeting public......

Morocco unveils $5 million Taza station to strengthen rail connectivity

The National Railways Office (ONCF) and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics inaugurated the new Taza railway station, a $5 million project designed to expand Morocco’s rail network and enhance regional connectivity. The development is part of a broader national effort to modernize infrastructure......

Morocco secures €202 million to modernize Casablanca's rail network

Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has secured €202 million in financing from Germany's KfW Development Bank to upgrade the Greater Casablanca railway network. This funding follows a $350 million loan approved by the World Bank in June, both supporting the “Service Intra-métropolitain......

Hyundai Rotem eyes role in Morocco’s ambitious railway expansion plan

Hyundai Rotem has expressed strong interest in contributing to Morocco’s comprehensive railway expansion under the country’s Rail Plan 2040. Jeong Hoon Kim, Head of Real Solutions at Hyundai Rotem, hailed Morocco's stable business environment and its growing appeal to foreign investors. Speaking......

Morocco’s ONCF launches summer plan to serve millions of travelers with expanded rail services

The National Railway Office (ONCF) has rolled out its “Summer 2025” plan to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the peak travel season. Running from June 23 to September 14, the initiative aims to enhance travel experiences for domestic passengers, Moroccan expatriates, and tourists......