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Train movements are expected to begin later in April 2026.
The control units will be deployed in traction control applications on the VLocity diesel multiple units operating in Australia.
The technology allows freight wagons to transition between 1520 mm and 1435 mm gauges without cargo transloading or manual bogie exchange.
The Norwegian Railway Directorate has released three strategic studies assessing the future role of rail in meeting passenger, freight and public transport demand through 2050.
The units were handed over on 8 April 2026 and have already entered service, enabling the retirement of five legacy locomotives with an average age of 40 years.
The agreement extends a partnership of more than two decades and supports growing production at Halewood, where Jaguar Land Rover is investing in facilities for next-generation electric vehicles.
The delivery expands Kraftdragarna’s capacity for complex infrastructure logistics, supporting the movement of oversized and high-mass components across Sweden’s rail network.
The site, officially opened at the beginning of April 2026, is expected to create more than 500 jobs by 2028 and support growing demand for passenger rail equipment in the United States.
The train entered passenger operation as part of a EUR 55m mid-life renovation programme covering 12 trainsets, with completion scheduled by 2030.
The updates include eight new passenger wagons on the Astana–Omsk service and the commissioning of 24 locomotives across multiple depots.
The rebranding aligns the company’s visual image and corporate values with its long-term objective of supporting a greener and more connected transport system.
The Czech private operator entered the Polish market in September 2025 with a trial service on the Kraków–Warsaw corridor and started full timetable implementation from 1 March 2026.
The incident caused significant damage to the overhead contact line system, requiring emergency intervention by infrastructure manager Bane NOR.
The composite ties are designed for high-decay, high-load and high-humidity environments where traditional timber ties deteriorate more quickly.
The partnership targets customers in the paper, steel and scrap sectors.
Rail passenger numbers in Germany increased in 2025, driven by growth in both local and long-distance services, according to preliminary data published by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on April 8.
The transaction refinances existing debt and provides funding to support the company’s growth in locomotive and passenger train leasing and maintenance across Europe.
The pilot runs, conducted as part of a “Waste on Rail” initiative, included material transport to a local incineration plant and confirmed the technical readiness of the solution.
According to Northrail, the expandable configuration will enable operations in countries including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia once the relevant packages are activated.
The rebranding aligns the Spanish operator with DB Cargo, Europe’s largest rail freight operator and a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn.
The dual-power locomotive will feature specific technical approvals for operation in Slovakia and the Czech Republic alongside existing DACH region certification.
The specialized wagons provide seating and onboard amenities for personnel tasked with securing military equipment during international rail movements.
The first locomotive body has already been produced, with the initial unit scheduled to arrive in Ukraine in early 2027 for certification and resource testing. Delivery of the full fleet of 55 locomotives is planned by May 2029.
TGV driver killed in collision with military convoy in Pas-de-Calais
The Lithuanian freight carrier transported 180 military trains in 2025 across both 1,520 mm and 1,435 mm gauges.
The facility will service motors for Renfe’s fleet and for Mitsubishi customers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.
The integrated schedule utilizes the Lyon PEH hub to link Mediterranean ports with the North Sea-Baltic corridor via 18 weekly round trips.
Formerly known as the Blue Ridge Connector, the $134 million facility provides a direct rail link to the Port of Savannah, targeting a regional market of more than 330 manufacturers across the poultry, heavy equipment, and forest products sectors.
The remaining locomotives are scheduled for delivery through 2026.
The selection follows a competitive bidding process involving three candidates and is the first step in the region's mandatory transition toward open-access tendering for its TER services.
The 213 km rail link connects the Campinas industrial hub to Brazil’s primary maritime gateway via a consolidation terminal in Paulínia.
The procurement is being managed by AB Transitio, the Swedish regional rolling stock leasing body.
The remaining 44 wagons from this contract are scheduled for delivery before the 2026 summer holiday season.
The return forms part of the operator’s December 2025 timetable, which adds 10,000 services annually.
The governments of Zambia and Botswana have directed technical teams to finalize all outstanding studies for the Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone (MKL) Rail Project by the end of 2026.
Net income more than doubled to EUR 96m, while adjusted EBITDA rose 5% to EUR 691m.
České dráhy (ČD) is executing a multi-tier rolling stock reshuffle following the completion of its 106-unit Pesa RegioFox order.
The Győr–Sopron–Ebenfurth Railway (GYSEV) has officially expanded its passenger transport portfolio from 1 April 2026, taking over regional services on two additional routes in Western Hungary.
A total of 931 trainsets are scheduled for renovation by 2031, with up to 55 units simultaneously undergoing work across 10 industrial technical centres.
The delivery concludes a fleet expansion program supporting a transition to direct operational control on the Vitória-Minas Railway.
The new high-speed and regional trains are scheduled for entry into service on the East Coast Line in late 2028 or early 2029.
The partnership focuses on rehabilitating trade volumes along the Budapest–Belgrade–Skopje axis, with a target to exceed throughput levels recorded in the early 2000s.
Work on the fleet commenced in December 2024, with the final unit delivered to Heavy Haul Rail in February 2026.
Operating revenues rose 4%, while EBITDA increased by 6%, supported by a 20% surge in international passenger revenue and a recovery in the freight sector.
Six major rail freight operators have signed an agreement to launch "Track Together," a mutual-aid operational scheme designed to reduce congestion on the Port Railway Line in Rotterdam.
The vehicle is an evolution of the existing IC+ platform, featuring a redesigned interior and modified technical specifications to reduce lifecycle costs.
The order comprises 10 locomotives and 91 coaches, scheduled to enter service on the Stockholm–Narvik and Stockholm–Umeå routes from 2030.
The manufacturer claims the new design offers a 30% reduction in purchase price compared to existing approved 40ft twin wagon models currently serving the British intermodal sector.
The agreement is valued at EUR 21.7m (PLN 96m) gross and covers the deep refurbishment of the regional operator’s push-pull motive power.
The services position Liège as an origin and destination point for rail flows between Wallonia and Southern and Eastern Europe.