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The North Container Summit 2026 took place in Vilnius on 28–29 May, bringing together more than 200 transport and logistics professionals from over 15 countries across Europe and Central Asia.
The agreement opens a co-development phase of up to 30 months.
Hitachi Rail has completed its acquisition of US-based Clever Devices, expanding its digital portfolio beyond rail into wider public transport systems.
Vossloh has secured two contracts worth around €60 million to supply rail fastening systems for new high-speed lines in China’s Shandong Province.
The FS Italiane Board of Directors met in Rome on June 30, 2026.
A joint venture of CE Industries and Auctor Holding has entered OT Logistics through DD Rail Properties, which acquired 49.99% of the Polish port and logistics group.
A Conversation with Atilla Alakuş, CEO of Winton Industries.
Škoda Group secured its highest annual order intake increase to date. EBITDA reached EUR 143m, more than double the 2024 level.
Employees were informed at the end of May 2026 that operations were no longer economically viable, after Helrom trains had stood idle for at least a week.
The Frankfurt-based operator’s train fulfilment rate fell to 84%, with almost 4,000 ordered trains not operated during the year.
The annual volume corresponds to about 600 train movements.
Export capacity on the new connection is currently fully booked. Import capacity remains available.
Siemens Mobility has secured a full-service contract covering 61 Mireo Plus B battery trains in Germany for a period of up to 30 years.
The agreement focuses on infrastructure, sustainability, digitalisation, safety, technological innovation and training.
The contracts cover the 6th of October–Alexandria corridor and the Belbes–10th of Ramadan line, with a combined value of about EUR 690m.
Austria’s new ÖBB framework plan for 2027–2032 foresees €19.5 billion in rail infrastructure investment, while several projects have been rescheduled.
EVG has warned that Italo’s planned entry into Germany’s long-distance rail market could weaken ICE and IC services in several cities outside the main corridors.
Hitachi Rail and PESA Bydgoszcz have signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering high-speed trains, double-deck vehicles and technology transfer in Poland.
The Polish rolling stock leasing company said the first five Traxx MS3 locomotives have already been produced for operation in Germany, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland.
David Vaquero has been appointed Country Manager for Lenord+Bauer in Spain as the company opens a new subsidiary on the Iberian Peninsula.