Passenger Rail

Virgin is back: By 2030, it plans to operate cross-Channel service with 12 new Alstom Avelia Stream high-speed trains

Virgin has received regulatory approval from the UK's Office of Rail and Road to access the Temple Mills International depot in East London. This development paves the way for a new open-access international train operator on the Channel Tunnel route, targeting launch by 2030.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Intermodal operators call for help: Freight shifts back to road, immediate policy response is urgent

The signatories call for immediate political engagement to tackle these points and signal readiness for dialogue with decision-makers.

October 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Poland will modernise rail access to its first nuclear power plant

The net value of the contract is approx. EUR 313 million, with completion scheduled for 2029.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

SBB and RDC launch Basel–Malmö night train in April 2026 with federal funding

The EuroNight service will operate three times weekly in both directions, providing a direct overnight rail connection between Switzerland and southern Scandinavia.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

CONCOR advances cement-by-rail operations with Adani and MP Birla

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) is pushing forward its tank container operations for loose cement by launching services for two different customers: Adani Cement and MP Birla Group.

October 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Rapid sale of Dunakeszi wagon factory assets amid bankruptcy process

The Hungarian government has issued a new decree targeting the insolvency of MÁV Dunakeszi Járműgyártó Kft. (formerly Dunakeszi Vehicle Factory), enabling the appointed state liquidator to immediately separate and sell specified assets of the company group without following the usual, lengthier liquidation route.

October 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

UAE - Oman cross-border freight service will be launched by Noatum Logistics and Hafeet Rail

The agreement was formalised during the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

October 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

MFD Rail leases 500 Eanos wagons

Swiss wagons leasing company MFD Rail expands its portfolio beyond intermodal wagons, leasing 500 Eanos cars to its customer.

October 30, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

METRANS plans to acquire stake in Hamm's freight hub developer to support expansion of Multi Hub Westfalen

The company intends to acquire a 27 percent stake in EANG, pending approval by Hamm’s city council.

October 30, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

LTG Cargo tests AI-powered robotic dog for wagon inspections

The robot, developed to operate with AI-based image recognition, is currently being trained to detect mechanical defects on freight rolling stock.

October 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

EURODUAL on passenger trains: Norske tog leases 4 locomotives for the Nordland line

The first locomotive is currently undergoing reconstruction in Oslo and is expected to enter service in 2026.

October 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Dutch government outlines long-term vision for rail freight through 2050

The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has submitted its "Toekomstbeeld Spoorgoederenvervoer 2050" (Rail Freight Vision 2050) to parliament, outlining the strategic direction for rail freight transport in the Netherlands.

October 29, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

ZSSK prepares to renew ageing night train fleet with Slovak-built coaches

The operator currently owns 30 sleeping cars, two-thirds of which were produced in the 1980s and lack air conditioning.

October 29, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

ProRail begins one-year autonomous freight train testing on Betuweroute

The test phase began on 24 October 2025 at the Kijfhoek classification yard and is being conducted in cooperation with the Dutch and German Ministries of Infrastructure.

October 29, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Tracción Rail and Continental Rail secure €5.65 million contract for ADIF infrastructure support

The contract is part of ADIF’s ongoing maintenance programme for the Red Ferroviaria de Interés General (RFIG), the backbone of Spain’s railway infrastructure.

October 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Freight volumes in Poland continue to decline in the first half of 2025

According to data from the Polish railway regulator (UTK), rail freight operators transported 104.9 million tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2025 – a drop of 5.1% compared to the same period in 2024.

October 29, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Rail stakeholders call on Danish EU Presidency to end fossil fuel exemptions to create level playing field across transport modes

The call, made ahead of a planned political discussion in November 2025 on revising the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD), is supported by environmental and maritime NGOs including BLOOM Association, Seas At Risk, and Transport & Environment.

October 29, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Czechia supports 11 regional projects to replace old rolling stock with low-emission alternatives

A total of CZK 15 billion (approx. EUR 611 million) will be distributed from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme-backed Modernisation Fund.

October 28, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

DB Cargo France begins operations at new FEROVERGNE terminal in Arles

Since 13 October, the company has been operating three weekly round trips on this route.

October 28, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Low Cost Rail renews its fleet with Stadler locomotives from Alpha Trains

The latest additions include electric Euro 6000 locomotives 256 220, 221, and 222, as well as diesel Euro 4001 locomotives 337 009 and 337 014.

October 28, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

Bernhard Osburg will become the new CEO of DB Cargo

Deutsche Bahn is preparing to appoint Bernhard Osburg, the former CEO of Thyssenkrupp’s steel division, as the new head of its freight subsidiary DB Cargo.

October 28, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Two decades of biomass transport: Innofreight's WoodTainer system turns 20

A logistics solution that has been in continuous use since 2005, the WoodTainer system developed by Innofreight, has reached its 20-year milestone.

October 28, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Class 99 authorized for the UK

The UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised the entry into service of the Class 99 locomotives from Stadler, following an application submitted in late September 2025.

October 28, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

CSX runs first train over Forest Hill Flyover in Chicago

The grade separation is designed to ease rail congestion, reduce delays, and improve operational efficiency across freight and passenger services.

October 27, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Bring launches Malmö–Oslo intermodal train via Jönköping

The revised corridor—Malmö–Älmhult–Jönköping–Oslo—will operate five round trips per week and includes stops for loading and unloading at all points along the route.

October 27, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

New block train service connects Georgian Black Sea ports with Azerbaijan’s Alat terminal

The service runs on a fixed schedule via Tbilisi and is intended to streamline container traffic between the two countries.

October 27, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

GATX Rail Europe Eamnos wagons undergo scrap transport trials with LogServ

The trial will assess the railcars' suitability for heavy-duty industrial use, particularly in handling scrap metal loads.

October 27, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

European Loc Pool delivers additional Euro9000 and EuroDual locomotives to long-standing customers

While HSL Logistik gets new Stadler Euro9000, HHPI gets additional EuroDual locomotive.

October 27, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

PKP Intercity Pendolino undergoes tests on Czech rail infrastructure

The test runs, taking place between 20 and 22 October 2025, are part of preparations for potential international operations beyond Poland.

October 27, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Pacific Harbor Line partners with Remora to pilot onboard carbon capture for locomotives

The partnership includes both technical collaboration and a financial investment by PHL.

October 26, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Gateway Distriparks runs first double-stack train from Ankleshwar to Garhi ICD

The inaugural journey took place on 15 October 2025 and carried a mix of domestic and EXIM containers.

October 25, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Rail Unit leases its first EuroDual from European Loc Pool

The Berlin-based company will integrate the six-axle bi-mode locomotive into its operations starting September 2026.

October 24, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Northrail expands to Poland and eastern Europe

The decision follows increasing demand in the region for modern and efficient rolling stock solutions.

October 24, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

India becomes world’s second-largest rail freight carrier, overtakes both United States and Russia

China remains the global leader with 4.0 billion tonnes transported.

October 24, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

GTS Rail orders 5 additional Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility

The order includes two locomotives already in use and available for immediate deployment, two new-build units, and one previously used by Siemens for testing, which is scheduled for delivery in September 2026.

October 24, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Akiem opens new maintenance workshop in Borlänge that will support Scandinavian region

The opening reflects Akiem’s ongoing efforts to provide tailored traction solutions and closer technical support for its Scandinavian customers amid rising operational demands.

October 24, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Camrail prepares for bauxite exports from Minim-Martap in Cameroon

The rail network is expected to handle outbound volumes from the mine once operations begin, positioning it as a critical component in the project’s logistics chain.

October 23, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Arriva TrainCare takes on maintenance of Class 68 and Mk5a sets for Chiltern

The contract scope includes routine maintenance and preparation of the vehicles for driver and crew training.

October 17, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

CN and Congebec will build cold chain hub in Calgary

CN and Congebec have announced a joint project to erect a cold storage and logistics facility at CN’s Calgary Logistics Park in Alberta.

October 16, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Cando acquires rail terminal in Houston

The site includes additional land for future expansion and is located near the Houston Ship Channel, in proximity to several major petrochemical producers.

October 15, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Spain evaluates battery and hydrogen trains as diesel alternatives on six non-electrified lines

The Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has launched a preliminary market consultation to explore alternatives to diesel traction on six non-electrified railway lines of the Red Ferroviaria de Interés General (RFIG).

October 15, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

DB Regio begins test service with new FLIRT3 XL EMUs on MoselLux lines

These trains are part of a 19-unit fleet ordered for the MoselLux network, operated under contract from SPNV-Nord and the Saarland Ministry of Mobility.

October 14, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

1,000 DC-to-AC: Norfolk Southern reaches milestone in locomotives conversion program

The milestone is part of the company’s long-term initiative to extend locomotive service life while lowering operating costs and emissions.

October 14, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

China-Europe freight traffic via Erenhot surpasses 3,000 trains in 2025

This is the third year in a row that Erenhot has surpassed the 3,000-train mark.

October 14, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Japan: JR Freight newsprint deliveries from road to intermodal rail

This is the first recognised direct container-based rail route between a paper mill and a newspaper printing plant in the country.

October 14, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Fenniarail’s next two new Vectron locomotives ready for transport to Finland

Arrival at the Port of Hanko is scheduled for 24 October. Test runs in Finland are planned for November.

October 13, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

METRANS starts with Eurorunner fleet overhaul

These locomotives remain in service on non-electrified lines and are used during infrastructure disruptions, detours, and engineering works.

October 13, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

MAPNA will build 40 new freight locomotives, 50 passenger coaches, and overhaul 37 Siemens locomotives

The freight locomotive order, valued at approx. EUR 183 million, is described as the largest of its kind in Iran’s domestic market.

October 13, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Alstom names Martin Sion as next CEO, taking over in April 2026

The appointment follows a selection process led by Alstom’s Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

October 13, 2025 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership after over a decade of private operation

The operator leaves private control with strong operational results and high-performance indicators.

October 13, 2025 · 2 min read