https://railmarket.com/news Daily rail industry news with updates on freight, tech, policy, and passenger transport. Trusted by professionals across Europe and globally. Latest Railway News en https://railmarket.com/dist/img/railmarket-screenshot.png https://railmarket.com/news https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/58119-eu-ministers-call-for-rail-industry-strategy EU transport ministers have called on the European Commission to prepare a dedicated strategy for Europe’s rail supply industry, with public procurement reform also in focus. Karel Novak 2026-06-09T03:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/58116-ltg-cargo-polska-receives-german-safety-certificate The approval allows the Polish rail freight operator to run services in Germany independently, reducing reliance on intermediary carriers. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-09T02:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/technology-innovation/58114-db-regio-boosts-safety-after-attacks DB Regio is expanding safety measures in regional transport, including bodycams, protective vests, new staffing concepts and possible AI-supported monitoring. Karel Novak 2026-06-09T01:00:00+02:00 Technology & Innovation https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/58080-baku-tbilisi-kars-railway-reopens-after-georgia-section-capacity-increases-five-times The ceremony took place at the Akhalkalaki railway and logistics complex in Georgia, with officials from Georgia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye attending. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-08T12:20:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/business/58045-port-polska-kdp-to-buy-hsr-trains Port Polska.KDP will procure and lease trains for Poland’s future high-speed, airport and regional express services, with tenders planned later this year. Karel Novak 2026-06-08T12:15:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/58079-german-freight-operators-seek-bundestag-hearing-on-db-works The request follows capacity restrictions and diversions linked to DB InfraGO construction works over the Ascension Day period. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-08T09:50:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/58044-laude-targets-tuerkiye-rail-corridor Laude Smart Intermodal sees Türkiye and the Middle Corridor as increasingly important for rail freight between Europe, Ukraine and Central Asia. Karel Novak 2026-06-08T03:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/business/57806-stadler-names-new-ceo-in-berlin-pankow Josef Köcher has taken over as CEO of Stadler’s Berlin-Pankow site, bringing more than 20 years of management experience from aerospace and international industry. Karel Novak 2026-06-08T02:00:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/55923-forwardis-simplifies-single-wagon-logistics Forwardis is reshaping single wagon logistics in Europe with the launch of ForwardNet, an alternative network designed to make wagonload transport more reliable, transparent and easier to manage. Karel Novak 2026-06-08T01:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/passenger-rail/57735-db-regio-mitte-presents-stadler-battery-trains-for-saarland The first passenger trial operations are planned after vehicle approval, final acceptance and delivery, with regular operation on the first routes planned for October 2026. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-07T09:30:00+02:00 Passenger Rail https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57953-cz-loko-wins-pkp-intercity-order-and-targets-sbb-cargo-tender-updated The Czech manufacturer’s bid was selected ahead of Pesa, according to Polish procurement reporting. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-06T10:40:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/passenger-rail/57734-ady-restored-baku-tbilisi-passenger-night-trains The service will run daily in both directions, according to ADY and Azerbaijani media reports citing the operator. Karel Novak 2026-06-06T08:30:00+02:00 Passenger Rail https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57955-bnsf-launches-new-reload-service-for-westbound-domestic-container-moves The product is aimed at ocean carriers and intermodal marketing companies. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-05T13:30:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57954-budamar-adds-rs-lease-transmontana-for-crw-in-hungary-to-its-fleet RS Lease ordered the two electric locomotives in 2025, with delivery planned for April–May 2026. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-05T10:30:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/passenger-rail/57952-britain-s-biggest-train-operator-entered-public-ownership From 31 May, publicly owned operators carry around 80% of passenger journeys that GBR is expected to oversee. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-05T09:00:00+02:00 Passenger Rail https://railmarket.com/news/infrastructure/57951-hamburg-berlin-corridor-reopens DB InfraGO will reopen the Hamburg–Berlin corridor on 14 June after completing major renewal works on one of Germany’s busiest intercity routes. Karel Novak 2026-06-05T03:00:00+02:00 Infrastructure https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57812-real-rail-shifts-helsingborg-norrland-freight-departure-to-malmoe The new Malmö–Nässjö–Umeå–Luleå freight service will operate Monday to Friday. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-05T01:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/insights/57882-ile-de-france-study-measures-weather-impact-on-rail-mobility The analysis uses two March 2026 surveys and mobility data from 2023 to 2026. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-04T10:45:00+02:00 Insights https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57884-combined-transport-falls-in-q1-2026 European combined transport declined by 4.9% in the first quarter of 2026, with UIRR pointing to rail infrastructure disruptions and weak economic demand. Karel Novak 2026-06-04T09:21:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57880-mav-plans-35-double-deck-intercity-emus-using-unfrozen-eu-funds Dávid Vitézy, a Hungarian transport policy figure and former state secretary for transport, said the trains could enter service from 2029 if the procurement is launched this year. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-04T09:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57879-ukrainian-continental-farmers-group-raises-grain-wagon-fleet-to-350 New rolling stock will allow it to handle a larger share of its grain transport without relying on spot-market wagon availability. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-04T03:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/passenger-rail/57883-poland-prepares-post-2030-tender-for-long-distance-rail-operators The planned procurement will cover inter-voivodeship and international passenger connections in Poland after 2030, not the purchase of rolling stock or infrastructure works. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-04T02:00:00+02:00 Passenger Rail https://railmarket.com/news/passenger-rail/57881-rdc-germany-to-operate-berlin-stockholm-euronight-commercially RDC Germany will take over the Berlin–Hamburg–Stockholm EuroNight service from 1 September 2026. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-04T01:00:00+02:00 Passenger Rail https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57810-stadler-starts-euro9000-locomotive-testing-in-poland The Polish testing is intended to support approval for operation on both electrified and non-electrified lines. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-03T12:15:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/business/57809-ell-secures-eur-1-4bn-financing-for-vectron-fleet-growth The package includes term loans with 14 international banks and seven institutional investors from the US and Europe. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-03T10:30:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57811-akiem-completes-50th-prima-locomotive-mid-life-overhaul The programme began in 2023 and covers 150 Prima locomotives. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-03T09:30:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57804-db-works-reroute-freight-via-austria ÖBB says Deutsche Bahn works near Regensburg will affect Austrian long-distance, regional and freight traffic from June to December 2026. Karel Novak 2026-06-03T03:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57807-hupac-launches-duisburg-barcelona-intermodal-service The first departure from Duisburg DGT is scheduled for 22 June, followed by the first departure from Barcelona on 24 June. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-03T02:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57808-alstom-s-first-coradia-stream-emus-arrive-in-bulgaria The trains are part of a 35-train order signed on 25 April 2025 between Bulgaria’s Ministry of Transport and Communications and the BULEMU consortium led by Alstom. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-03T01:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57731-goexpress-begins-west-coast-main-line-trial-for-express-rail-logistics The test runs are taking place on the Crewe–Wigan corridor during overnight operating windows. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-02T12:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57737-hector-rail-wins-a-new-multi-year-contract-with-soedra The service covers rail transport of pulp and sawn timber between Södra’s facility in Värö and the port of Varberg in Sweden. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-02T10:40:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/infrastructure/57732-infrakos-takes-control-of-northern-kosovo-rail-assets The assets had previously been controlled by Serbian parallel structures. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-02T09:00:00+02:00 Infrastructure https://railmarket.com/news/business/57730-pkp-cargo-asks-creditors-to-swap-debt-for-faster-repayment PKP Cargo has submitted final arrangement proposals to the court as part of its restructuring proceedings. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-02T03:00:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/infrastructure/57733-db-starts-rhine-valley-freight-line-works-near-freiburg The initial construction phase covers plan approval section between Riegel and March, north of Freiburg, as part of the Karlsruhe–Basel upgrade. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-02T02:00:00+02:00 Infrastructure https://railmarket.com/news/infrastructure/57736-gotthard-base-tunnel-celebrates-10-years-of-operation The Gotthard Base Tunnel has carried 276,000 freight trains and 169,000 passenger trains since opening, strengthening Switzerland’s north–south rail axis. Karel Novak 2026-06-02T01:00:00+02:00 Infrastructure https://railmarket.com/news/insights/57637-study-finds-dutch-freight-rail-operators-face-higher-infrastructure-costs-than-in-belgium-or-germany A joint study by ProRail and the Port of Rotterdam Authority has found that rail freight operators in the Netherlands face higher infrastructure costs than competitors in Belgium and Germany due to differences in national subsidy schemes. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-01T11:45:00+02:00 Insights https://railmarket.com/news/business/57707-european-rail-freight-meeting-details-intermodal-investments-and-wagon-priorities European rail freight and wagon-sector representatives met in Kraków on 29 May 2026 for a programme covering freight strategy, infrastructure investment, intermodal logistics and rolling stock. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-01T10:00:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/business/57636-11-bidders-target-port-polska-road-works Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has received 11 bids in the tender for the design and construction of road links around the future airport. The contracts cover approximately 90 km of new and upgraded roads, with a total value exceeding PLN 1.7 billion, or around €400 million. Karel Novak 2026-06-01T09:50:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/infrastructure/57639-cosco-and-ptp-back-rail-focused-intermodal-hub-at-tarragona The Port Authority of Tarragona has awarded COSCO and Argentinian port-based solutions PTP Group a long-term concession to develop a new intermodal terminal combining port and rail operations at Tarragona. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-01T09:00:00+02:00 Infrastructure https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57638-hungrail-reports-11-decline-in-hungarian-rail-freight-volumes The industry association said the decline follows reductions in previous years and reflects both weaker demand and increasing cost pressures on operators. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-01T03:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/insights/57580-sci-metro-vehicle-market-set-for-5-4-growth SCI Verkehr expects the global metro vehicle market to grow from €17.6 billion in 2025 to €22.9 billion in 2030, with India, Europe and North America offering the main accessible opportunities. Karel Novak 2026-06-01T02:00:00+02:00 Insights https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57640-sncf-prepares-first-september-services-of-tgv-m-after-era-authorization The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) has granted marketing authorization for the TGV-M, clearing the new high-speed train for commercial operation in the EU. Lubomir Cech 2026-06-01T01:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/business/57315-xavier-wanderpepen-last-train-to-kyiv Blending adventure storytelling with reflections on Europe, it combines depictions of the railway world and its people, geopolitical analysis and a journey of self-discovery. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-30T07:00:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/business/57073-hitachi-to-equip-new-mexican-rail-corridor Hitachi Rail has won a contract worth approximately €168 million to deliver signalling and telecoms systems for Mexico’s Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo passenger rail corridor. Karel Novak 2026-05-29T11:37:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/business/57576-alstom-changes-leadership-in-latin-america Alstom has appointed Jean-Michel Morvan as Managing Director for Southern Latin America, putting him in charge of the company’s operations in Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Karel Novak 2026-05-29T09:25:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/technology-innovation/57578-tx-logistik-clears-oversized-cargo-for-intermodal-corridor The first shipment, two aerial work platforms, moved on the Rostock–Verona corridor and continued to central Sweden. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-29T03:00:00+02:00 Technology & Innovation https://railmarket.com/news/business/57579-us-surface-transportation-board-accepts-union-pacific-norfolk-southern-merger-application In a decision issued on 28 May 2026, the Board found that the revised filing satisfies the completeness requirements for a major rail merger. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-29T02:00:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57577-koleje-mazowieckie-receives-23-new-flirts Koleje Mazowieckie has received 23 new Stadler FLIRT units since the beginning of May, as deliveries continue under a 75-train regional fleet programme. Karel Novak 2026-05-29T01:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57340-sz-vit-overhauls-four-ckd-740-locomotives-for-kombinovani-prevoz After a period in operation, the operator reports improved performance compared with the pre-modernisation configuration. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-28T12:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57508-alsa-rail-adds-three-more-stadler-euro6000-locomotives-to-its-fleet The Spanish freight operator said the expansion is intended to support higher transport volumes in 2026. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-28T10:30:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/infrastructure/57416-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency-awards-rail-nordica-design-contract The contract covers planning work between 2026 and 2030 for a proposed 1,435 mm standard-gauge rail connection from Haparanda in Sweden into northern Finland. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-28T09:00:00+02:00 Infrastructure https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57507-ell-takes-delivery-of-its-300th-siemens-vectron-locomotive The fleet milestone means nearly 15% of all Vectron locomotives produced by Siemens Mobility are now owned by the Vienna-based leasing company. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-28T03:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57509-montenegro-orders-stadler-flirt-trains Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore has ordered three four-car Stadler FLIRT electric multiple units, supported by financing from the EBRD. Karel Novak 2026-05-28T02:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/technology-innovation/57232-powering-balkan-railways-towards-sustainability-a-narrative-of-modernization-interoperability-and-green-innovation As Europe steers toward a more sustainable future, the transformation of its railway systems, particularly in Southeast Europe, is gathering momentum. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-28T01:00:00+02:00 Technology & Innovation https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57495-cargobeamer-adds-france-intermodal-capacity CargoBeamer is increasing its Calais–Perpignan service to six weekly roundtrips from June 2026, with daily departures from Monday to Saturday. Karel Novak 2026-05-27T12:18:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/business/57341-the-u-s-department-of-transportation-updates-national-freight-strategic-plan-for-2026 The plan updates the inaugural 2020 edition and defines priorities for safety, efficiency, security, resilience, innovation, and workforce development across the National Multimodal Freight Network. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-27T12:00:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/infrastructure/57412-kenya-and-tanzania-independently-progress-with-their-standard-gauge-freight-links Kenya has started construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba standard-gauge railway extension, while Tanzania Railways Corporation is preparing standard-gauge freight operations from Dar es Salaam port to Bahi. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-27T11:00:00+02:00 Infrastructure https://railmarket.com/news/business/57413-greenbrier-challenges-u-s-customs-and-border-protection-ruling-on-freight-rail-couplers Greenbrier has rejected a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determination on freight rail couplers issued on 18 May 2026 under the Enforce and Protect Act. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-27T09:35:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/infrastructure/57415-rfc-baltic-adriatic-regulators-add-hungary-and-croatia The change expands the regulatory framework for the corridor to eight countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-27T09:00:00+02:00 Infrastructure https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57411-leube-uses-rail-cargo-group-s-mobiler-system-for-cement-raw-materials-despite-no-siding The Austrian building materials producer receives blast furnace slag in Mobiler containers by rail from Linz to Hallein, followed by road delivery to Gartenau. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-27T03:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/business/57414-european-commission-clears-porterbrook-acquisition-by-infrastructure-investors The decision was taken under the EU Merger Regulation through the simplified merger review procedure. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-27T02:00:00+02:00 Business https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/57417-transitalia-plans-second-weekly-valencia-portugal-semitrailers-by-rail-service If demand continues to grow, TransItalia is considering adding a third weekly rotation by the end of the year. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-27T01:00:00+02:00 Freight Rail https://railmarket.com/news/passenger-rail/57399-school-minibus-hit-by-train-in-belgium The level crossing accident in Buggenhout has claimed at least four lives, including two children. Marketa Horpeniakova 2026-05-26T12:57:00+02:00 Passenger Rail https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57314-vrr-presents-caf-bemu-fleet-for-lower-rhine-network VRR confirmed that the new trains are scheduled to enter service from December 2027. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-26T10:30:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/rolling-stock/57343-silva-ls-and-pcc-intermodal-each-buy-100-intermodal-wagons Silva LS and PCC Intermodal have expanded their intermodal rolling stock fleets with a combined 200 container platforms financed under Poland’s National Recovery Plan (KPO). Lubomir Cech 2026-05-26T09:00:00+02:00 Rolling Stock https://railmarket.com/news/passenger-rail/57339-train-truck-collision-in-poland-leaves-one-dead Rail traffic on line 354 between Poznań and Piła was suspended on 25 May following a collision between a passenger train and a heavy goods vehicle near Rogoźno Wielkopolskie. One person died and more than a dozen were injured in the incident. Lubomir Cech 2026-05-26T03:00:00+02:00 Passenger Rail