Latest news: In Germany, the Federal Network Agency significantly cut 2026 rail freight track access charges by 12-14%, while regional passenger charges increased. Adif opened an expanded intermodal freight terminal in Navarra, Spain, quadrupling capacity for the TEN-T Atlantic Corridor. Alpha Trains expanded its maintenance deal with Talbot Services for fleet overhauls and ETCS retrofits in Aachen. Renfe successfully tested HVO fuel in Spain, and LTG Group in Lithuania is trialing AI for autonomous rail, highlighting innovation and sustainability. EUROFIMA is funding 94 regional trains for České dráhy (ČD) in the Czech Republic.
Latest Railway News
Passenger Rail
Siemens Mireo BEMUs start operation ahead of schedule in German Westerwald region
Lubomir Cech
April 18, 2025
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Rolling Stock
DB Cargo Czechia to deploy EffiShunter 1000 for single wagon traffic in eastern Bohemia
Lubomir Cech
April 18, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Hitachi to maintain Scotrail’s Class 385 fleet under extended contract
Lubomir Cech
April 18, 2025
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Freight Rail
DB Cargo France’s white paper for modal shift process for freight customers
Lubomir Cech
April 17, 2025
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Passenger Rail
First nine-car ČD ComfortJets enter test operation with passengers
Lubomir Cech
April 17, 2025
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Infrastructure
Alstom starts construction of maintenance workshop for FGC’s new Barcelona airport trains
Lubomir Cech
April 17, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
Digitalization and AI in rail transport
Karel Novak
April 17, 2025
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Rolling Stock
IDS Cargo leases its third Vectron from Green Mobility Partners
Lubomir Cech
April 17, 2025
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Freight Rail
DPB Rail Infra Service Hungary obtains safety certificate for operations
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2025
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Rolling Stock
BElog to lease fourth Eurodual locomotive from ELP
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Île-de-France Mobilités orders 96 additional RER NG units for Line D
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2025
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Freight Rail
Holmen and Protrain agree on multi-year rail transport for roundwood
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2025
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Infrastructure
Azerbaijan Railways advance with Astara terminal construction in Iran
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
Hybrid coupler installations tested on Vectron locomotives for DAC compatibility
Lubomir Cech
April 15, 2025
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Infrastructure
Bulgaria to allocate €17.6 million for intermodal terminal upgrades
Lubomir Cech
April 15, 2025
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