Passenger Rail

Prague and Central Bohemia start market consultation for up to 30 battery and electric trains

Following the example of the Moravian-Silesian Region, Prague and the Central Bohemian Region are preparing to modernise regional rail services by exploring the use of battery and electric multiple units (BEMU and EMU) for future operations.

April 12, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Lyon Metropolitan Express Service: framework for multimodal passenger transport

The programme aims to reshape public transport dynamics across the Lyon metropolitan area.

April 11, 2025 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Rail volume through Valencia ports rises slightly as road remains dominant

Units moved by rail increase by almost 5%.

April 11, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Tatravagónka to offer digital monitoring and automated brake testing via PJM system

The cooperation allows purchasers to order wagons equipped with PJM’s WaggonTracker system directly from the production line.

April 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Railpool selects Technis for maintenance of Traxx locomotives in France

Technis will provide support services under regular workshop conditions at its Thionville site.

April 11, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

PKP Cargo Connect GmbH transports rapeseed meal from Poland to AGRO terminal in Drentwede

The transport follows regular grain shipments from Ukraine to Hamburg between 2022 and 2024.

April 10, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Stadler Austria considers Leopolddorf site for testing and maintenance operations

The move follows AGRANA’s decision in mid-March to cease sugar production at the site, freeing up industrial space for potential reuse.

April 10, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

SETG expands operations to Slovenia with launch of S-Rail Adria

The company is responsible for managing the traction of SETG trains within Slovenian territory.

April 10, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Gökrail begins delivery of new Eamnos open wagons for GATX Rail Europe

The first completed units have departed the company’s production site in Sivas, central Turkey, and are currently en route to Vienna.

April 10, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

LTG Infra will build military-civilian rail yard and additional tracks in Palemone

The company has begun the search for contractors for two connected initiatives: a military loading yard and an extension of standard gauge rail infrastructure.

April 10, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Fepasa will operate on Chilean state rail network under 23-year agreement with EFE

The contract covers rail operations across the central-southern section of the country, which has been the core corridor for FEPASA’s logistics activities.

April 9, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Italians in Channel Tunnel: FS Group targets high-speed London–Paris service by 2029

The project is part of the group’s 2025–2029 business plan.

April 9, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Be Modal launches new Rennes–Venissieux intermodal link

The service is scheduled for five weekly rotations, running from Monday through Friday.

April 9, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Lithuania deploys helicopters to escort trains from Russia to Kaliningrad

Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service (VSAT) is expanding its aviation capacity with the introduction of three new Airbus H145 helicopters.

April 9, 2025 · 3 min read

Technology & Innovation

European commission considers €3 billion allocation for rail technology research under next framework programme

The potential initiative would serve as a successor to the current Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking and is expected to form part of the forthcoming FP10 research framework.

April 9, 2025 · 3 min read

Technology & Innovation

Construction begins on Siemens Mobility’s new rail signaling hub in Chippenham

The EUR 117 million site, located at Southpoint Business Park, is projected to open in 2026 and will host operations focused on the development and production of conventional and digital rail signaling systems.

April 9, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

DB Cargo restructuring continues with job cuts, structural changes, and push for profitability

CEO of DB Cargo, Sigrid Nikutta, gave an interview for RND.de on current company development.

April 8, 2025 · 4 min read

Rolling Stock

Nordic Re-Finance: LC-800 to replace V5 locomotive at Sannahed rail workshop

The LC-800 locomotive, previously used by Mertz Transport, is being relocated to Sannahed near Hallsberg for a new assignment under the Swedish Transport Administration.

April 8, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Silva LS adds PESA Gama locomotive to its fleet

The handover was completed recently, and the locomotive has already entered the company’s operational pool.

April 8, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

VPS takes over internal rail operations in Mülheim

This makes Mülheim the fourth VPS railway location, alongside Salzgitter, Peine, and Ilsenburg.

April 8, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Intermodal service from Pacific Northwest to Chicago shortened to six days in joint rail gateway initiative

A joint effort of Pacific Northwest terminals, and two Class I railroads.

April 7, 2025 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Grand Central will replace its entire fleet with Hitachi battery hybrid trains

All vehicles will be assembled at Hitachi Rail’s facility in Newton Aycliffe, in the North East of England.

April 7, 2025 · 3 min read

Business

Elena Stancich, RAILVIS.com: Even the most reluctant companies will embrace digitalization – it is the future of railways

As the railway industry increasingly embraces digital transformation, traditional companies face both challenges and opportunities. In this exclusive interview, Elena Stancich, Sales Manager at RAILVIS.com, shares insights from her personal journey into rail logistics, reveals strategies to overcome resistance to digital platforms, and discusses why Italy's strategic position makes it ideal for her international role.

April 7, 2025 · 6 min read

Freight Rail

PKP Cargo International expands automotive rail transport from Slovakia to Koper

Further expansion of cross-border services and broader coverage within the automotive supply chain remains part of the company’s operational outlook.

April 7, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Singapore completes new rail test centre with three tracks and full-time operations

A dedicated railway testing site in Tuas, Singapore, has commenced full operations following a two-phase construction process that began in 2021.

April 6, 2025 · 3 min read

Technology & Innovation

SIM Factor to deliver two ETCS-equipped railway simulators to Romanian CFR Călători

The simulators will be utilized primarily for training, certifying, and evaluating locomotive and railcar engineers.

April 5, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

HHLA tests autonomous robot for pin handling on container wagons

The initiative focused on the development of a mobile robot to automate the positioning of locking pins on container wagons.

April 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Polregio secures EU funds for new electric trains in Świętokrzyskie region

The purchase aligns with the Regional Transport Plan of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship for 2021-2030, addressing the region's need to replace older rolling stock.

April 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

GATX Rail Europe introduces new type of wagon for infrastructure projects

The wagon has been developed to address the specific demands of transporting bulk sleepers to trackbed locations on track construction and renewal sites.

April 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

South Africa invites private sector input for freight rail and port corridors

The RFI seeks contributions from private sector entities interested in participating in logistics-related projects through a proposed Private Sector Participation (PSP) framework.

April 4, 2025 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Virgin is one step closer to UK's West Coast Main Line as open access operator

If approved, the services would run alongside existing operations of the national operator.

April 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Panama Canal Railway acquired by APM Terminals from CPKC and Lanco Group

The transaction transfers full ownership of the Atlantic-to-Pacific rail line to the global terminal operator.

April 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

VTG Rail UK appoints Marc Hurn as new Managing Director

Hurn previously served as VTG Rail UK's Sales and Marketing Director, a position he held since 2023.

April 3, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Tatravagónka’s car carrier wagons for Bertani Trasporti

The delivery involves a standard double-deck design commonly used for the transport of passenger vehicles by rail.

April 3, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group and ERR extend Shimmns leasing agreement for 500 wagons

These covered coil wagons will remain in use within RCG’s operations throughout 2024 and beyond.

April 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

OnTrain secures loan to procure 50 electric locomotives for leasing business

The company is backed by a joint venture involving Marguerite, Griffin Capital Partners, and WBW Invest.

April 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Kenya railways begins reefer unit transport on self-powered wagons

The service is now available to clients operating within Kenya’s domestic and export-focused cold chain, with monitoring systems designed to provide visibility into in-transit conditions.

April 2, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Graz-Süd terminal to expand vehicle workshop as train volumes continue to rise

Construction has started on the expansion of the vehicle workshop at Cargo Terminal Graz in Werndorf.

April 2, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Rail Cargo Austria leases 330 covered freight wagons from Transwaggon

The procurement process, initiated by Rail Cargo Austria, focused on acquiring freight wagons suited for general cargo operations.

April 2, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Second rail terminal confirmed in EUR 1.2 billion London Gateway expansion

The new facility is part of a four-year infrastructure programme that will increase the port’s intermodal capacity and allow for higher rail freight volumes to and from the Thames Estuary.

April 2, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

CRRC Ziyang delivers first diesel locomotives to Mozambique

This delivery represents the first instance of diesel locomotives produced by a Chinese manufacturer entering Mozambique’s railway market.

April 1, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Budimex joins consortium for Rail Baltica construction in Estonia

The project covers the 58 km stretch between Pärnu and the Latvian border and is valued at approximately EUR 332 million.

April 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

DB Cargo prepares fully automated shunting locomotive for series production

The project is part of the company's push toward automating operational processes in single wagonload traffic.

April 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Dutch logistics alliance urges investments in rail freight infrastructure to prevent shift to road transport

The appeal precedes a scheduled debate in parliament set for 3 April, during which future rail policy will be discussed.

April 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Koleje Mazowieckie orders 14 additional Stadler FLIRT trains

The newly ordered five-car FLIRT EMUs will be produced locally, at Stadler’s facility in Siedlce, eastern Poland.

April 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Jaguar Transport takes over industrial rail operations in Kansas City under new agreement with Union Pacific

Jaguar Transport Holdings LLC has launched operations of a newly formed short line railroad in central Kansas City.

March 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

MGBahn resumes rail traffic on Täsch–Zermatt route after temporary closure

Rail services between Täsch and Zermatt have resumed following a brief suspension caused by rockfalls on 24 and 26 March.

March 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Vale orders 50 six- and eight-axle locomotives from Wabtec for Brazil

The locomotives will be manufactured at Wabtec’s Contagem facility in Brazil, with delivery starting in 2026.

March 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

40 new Ermewa wagons join Captrain Deutschland CargoWest for steel coil transport

The use of purpose-built wagons supports operations involving high-density commodities such as steel.

March 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

17 intermodal projects in Poland will receive funding from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan

The allocation amounts to approximately EUR 181.5 million (PLN 781.6 million), covering both terminal infrastructure and rolling stock.

March 31, 2025 · 2 min read