Latest news: Recent European railway news highlights include Germany-based Helrom entering liquidation. Kombiverkehr reported a 13.5% decline in 2025 consignments due to German rail infrastructure works, seeking compensation and expanding services, including taking over Rail Hub Duisburg. Meanwhile, Italy’s ANSFISA authorized 14 Alstom hydrogen trains for Lombardy, marking a significant step in clean technology. Intermodal network expansions include Cargo Center Graz launching a weekly service from Austria to Croatia’s Rijeka Gateway, and HHLA PLT Italy introducing a rail shuttle from Trieste. DB Cargo Automotive added 60 CRRC car carrier wagons in Germany for EV transport.
Latest Railway News
Rolling Stock
Elasmo locomotive completes performance test following modernization at RELOC Craiova
Lubomir Cech
March 5, 2025
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Passenger Rail
VR will reroute Pendolino Plus trains on lines from Helsinki to Turku and Oulu
Lubomir Cech
March 4, 2025
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Freight Rail
GBRf to operate Drax biomass trains exclusively on HVO in 2025
Lubomir Cech
March 4, 2025
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Passenger Rail
TPC orders 13 custom-built Stadler rack-and-adhesion trains for Aigle and Bex lines
Lubomir Cech
March 4, 2025
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Freight Rail
Shift to rail: LTG Cargo, DFDS, and Ignitis develop intermodal transport route for INHUS
Lubomir Cech
March 4, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Five more Alstom Traxx Universal locomotives to CLIP Intermodal
Lubomir Cech
March 4, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Israel plans 250 km/h high-speed railway – a visit at Alstom
Lubomir Cech
March 4, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
DB Cargo UK begins ETCS retrofit program for Class 66 locomotives
Lubomir Cech
March 3, 2025
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Freight Rail
Transfennica Logistics expands intermodal block-train service between Antwerp and Mouguerre
Lubomir Cech
March 3, 2025
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Freight Rail
SNCF Réseau and Intercéréales sign five-year agreement to support grain transport by rail
Lubomir Cech
March 3, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Alpha Trains delivers fifth Stadler Euro4001 locomotive for Medway
Lubomir Cech
March 3, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Metro-North introduces battery-electric locomotives for Penn Station access
Lubomir Cech
March 2, 2025
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Freight Rail
UPDATE Czechia: Benzene tanker fire under control and not spreading further
Karel Novak
March 1, 2025
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Freight Rail
Czechia: Five wagons on fire after train derailment in Přerov region
Marketa Horpeniakova
February 28, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Refurbished cycle trains introduced on heart of Wales line
Lubomir Cech
February 28, 2025
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Infrastructure
Hitachi Rail wins a contract on major commuter railway line in Portugal
Lubomir Cech
February 28, 2025
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Rolling Stock
30th Desiro unit for CFR Călători overhauled by Electroputere VFU Pașcani
Lubomir Cech
February 28, 2025
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