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ÖBB launches faster Vienna–Trieste Railjet

ÖBB has launched a new, faster Railjet connection between Vienna and Trieste following the opening of the Koralmbahn. The route significantly reduces journey times and strengthens rail links between Austria and Italy.

Karel Novak December 18, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

RegioJet cancels over 1,000 trains in Poland amid staffing issues, triggering criticism from PKP Intercity

Czech private operator RegioJet has cancelled 1,080 train services in Poland just days before their scheduled departure, citing staff shortages.

Lubomir Cech December 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Bavaria sets a unified visual standard for future regional and S-Bahn trains

Bavaria will introduce a uniform exterior design for all newly procured regional and S-Bahn trains, applying a white-and-blue scheme with a diamond motif across the state rail network.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Latvia orders nine battery and electric trains from Škoda Group

The contract value stands at EUR 89,4 million, with funding provided through the EU Cohesion Fund and national co-financing.

Lubomir Cech December 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Swiss funding denied: Basel–Malmö night train project terminated

Plans for a new night train connection between Basel and Malmö have been cancelled following the Swiss Parliament's decision not to provide the required financial support.

Lubomir Cech December 11, 2025 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

US Navy is looking for suppliers of new flat wagons

The United States Navy has opened a presolicitation process aimed at replacing the ageing DODX 40000-series flat wagons, originally built in 1981.

Lubomir Cech December 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

DB and Eurostar plan direct London–Germany

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Eurostar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a direct high-speed service between London and major German cities such as Cologne and Frankfurt, with operations targeted for the early 2030s.

Karel Novak December 9, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

SBB: Giruno and new Nightjets to Hamburg, FV-Dostos will get bogies overhaul

With upcoming winter timetable change, passenger rail companies announce news on latest development in their offerings. Swiss SBB is no exception.

Lubomir Cech December 8, 2025 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

ČD expand night network to Ukraine border

České dráhy (ČD), the Czech national railway carrier, will introduce a new night service from Prague to Przemyśl from 14 December. The route offers direct access to southeastern Poland and coordinated onward connections to Ukraine.

Karel Novak December 6, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

New Hitachi trains enter service on the UK’s Midland Main Line

Transport UK and East Midlands Railway (EMR) have begun passenger operations with the first train from the new Aurora fleet, introducing a revised long-distance offer on the Midland Main Line.

Lubomir Cech December 6, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

POLREGIO orders four new electric trains from PESA for Świętokrzyskie services

The order will renew part of the operator’s fleet used in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, with the first vehicles entering service in 2028.

Lubomir Cech December 5, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Estonia launches first Škoda-built trains

The first of 16 new electric trains built by Škoda Group will enter passenger service in Estonia.

Lubomir Cech December 5, 2025 · 1 min read

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České dráhy deploy more RegioFox units in Central Bohemia

By December 2025, ČD expects to receive eight more PESA-made units.

Lubomir Cech November 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Exo introduces Siemens Charger locomotives on Montreal commuter network

The new fleet is being phased in gradually and will be fully deployed by October 2026.

Lubomir Cech November 27, 2025 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

UK government freezes rail fares for 2025 in first national price hold in three decades

The decision will apply to all season tickets, peak-time returns for commuters, and off-peak returns between major cities, covering over a billion passenger journeys in England.

Lubomir Cech November 26, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Bernina Line faces capacity pressure as RhB passenger demand grows further

The rise in tourism and leisure traffic led to capacity constraints, particularly on the Bernina line during peak periods.

Lubomir Cech November 21, 2025 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Czechia: two trains collide, dozens injured, five seriously

This morning, an express train and a regional passenger train collided in the south of the Czech Republic (in the South Bohemia region), near the city of České Budějovice, leaving around 40 people injured. Five people in a serious condition.

Karel Novak November 20, 2025 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Koleje Dolnośląskie order 10 more Elf EMUs from PESA

The deal brings the total number of Elf units ordered by the regional operator to 55, forming the largest single fleet of these trains in Poland.

Lubomir Cech November 19, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Spain wants to increase speed on Madrid–Barcelona line to 350 km/h

If successful, the travel time between the two cities will be less than two hours.

Lubomir Cech November 18, 2025 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Talgo service between Almaty and Tashkent to run daily from mid-December

The current frequency of the route will be increased to accommodate over 400 passengers per day.

Lubomir Cech November 15, 2025 · 1 min read