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DB InfraGO opens industry dialogue on adjusting corridor renovation schedule

DB InfraGO has initiated discussions with rail operators, industry associations, and regional governments regarding potential adjustments to the timeline of planned corridor renovations on high-traffic rail routes in Germany.

Lubomir Cech June 27, 2025 · 2 min read

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Koralmbahn testing completed: Graz–Klagenfurt connection is ready for 250 km/h operation

More than 280 test runs at speeds of up to 250 km/h have been completed on Austria’s new Koralmbahn high-speed line between Graz and Klagenfurt.

Lubomir Cech June 20, 2025 · 2 min read

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Türkiye starts construction on first high-speed rail project in northern Anatolia

The segment between Kırıkkale (Delice) and Çorum is the first stage of what the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure describes as the country’s first northbound high-speed passenger rail project originating from Ankara.

Lubomir Cech June 19, 2025 · 3 min read

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Train Alliance invests in new terminal for MSG in Swedish Hallsberg

Commissioning is planned for the first quarter of 2026.

Lubomir Cech June 19, 2025 · 2 min read

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Porr to rebuild Craiova–Caransebeș section in Romania under EUR 428 million contract

The deal, commissioned by the Romanian National Railway Company, covers rehabilitation and modernization works on a 32.6 km section of the Craiova–Drobeta Turnu Severin–Caransebeș railway corridor.

Lubomir Cech June 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Indian cabinet clears EUR 712 million to add capacity on freight rail corridors

Together, these multitracking infrastructure projects will add line capacity on corridors critical for freight movement, particularly bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore, cement, fertilizers, and petroleum products.

Lubomir Cech June 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Zaragoza–Canfranc railway reopens after €180 million infrastructure upgrade

The reopening introduces shorter journey times and updated traffic management systems.

Lubomir Cech June 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Budimex gets Dragon 2 locomotive and hands over new container terminal in Gdansk

New locomotive for construction logistics is added to the fleet at the time of Budimex handing over T3 Terminal at Baltic Hub in Gdansk.

Lubomir Cech June 10, 2025 · 3 min read

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Kazakhstan’s Almaty freight hub to see relief with new 75 km bypass line

According to project updates, the line is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 and is planned to divert up to 40% of the existing rail freight traffic from the city.

Lubomir Cech June 9, 2025 · 2 min read

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Normandy invests over EUR 2.4 billion in railway modernisation

Normandy’s regional government presented an overview of its ongoing railway investments, highlighting projects totalling more than EUR 2.4 billion since 2016.

Lubomir Cech June 4, 2025 · 2 min read

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Sweden allows longer and faster (up to 120 km/h) freight trains from June

The updated regulations are designed to adjust speed limits based on braking performance across certain distances, introducing operational changes across the Swedish railway network.

Lubomir Cech June 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Siemens Mobility: Automation for Dutch Rail Freight Operations

Siemens Mobility has completed the modernisation of the Kijfhoek freight rail yard for ProRail B.V. As the largest freight rail yard in the Netherlands, Kijfhoek is a vital hub connecting the Port of Rotterdam with major European industrial centres.

Karel Novak June 2, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

BREAKING NEWS Russia: Train crash leaves seven dead

Seven people died and dozens were injured when a train crashed into a collapsed bridge in Russia.

Karel Novak June 1, 2025 · 2 min read

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PKP Cargo International will operate rail siding for Panattoni’s new smart park in Karviná

PKP Group has indicated that it will continue to participate in similar initiatives across the Czech Republic and Poland.

Lubomir Cech May 30, 2025 · 2 min read

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Poland expands Euroterminal Sławków to double its intermodal capacity

The investment aligns with broader economic plans for Poland, specifically aimed at logistics infrastructure supporting Central and Eastern Europe, including transport links crucial to the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.

Lubomir Cech May 29, 2025 · 2 min read

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Italy–Greece intergovernmental summit brings EUR 760 million for Greek rail investments

The announcement includes contributions of over EUR 400 million from Greece and EUR 360 million from the FS Group.

Lubomir Cech May 22, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Siemens to deliver long-term interlocking framework for Iarnród Éireann

The total estimated value of the contract exceeds EUR 100 million, with work scheduled to continue through to 2040.

Lubomir Cech May 21, 2025 · 2 min read

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Finland: A shift of railways to European track is back on the table due to security concerns

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is reconsidering a shift from Finland's current 1524 mm rail gauge to the European standard of 1435 mm.

Lubomir Cech May 21, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Collision between SBB locomotive and rail excavator halts traffic in St. Gallen

The incident occurred shortly after 02:00 on Monday, 19 May 2025, during track maintenance operations.

Lubomir Cech May 20, 2025 · 1 min read

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Second stage of Malmbanan track renewal underway in Sweden for an increased, 30-tonne axle load

The current phase completes a two-stage programme aimed at increasing reliability and reducing long-term maintenance demand on the Gällivare–Kiruna section.

Lubomir Cech May 19, 2025 · 2 min read