Latest news: Recent European railway news highlights significant infrastructure investments and operational shifts. Spain approved a EUR 62m rail freight terminal in Cantabria (SICAN, Adif) to boost intermodal transport. DB InfraGO announced major infrastructure renewal on Germany's Berlin–Hannover corridor, causing diversions. Forwardis secured the ScandFibre Rail27 contract, linking Sweden with continental Europe, while Green Cargo will operate Stockholm's Årsta terminal. Alpha Trains ordered 25 Stadler EURO6000 locomotives for Spanish freight and cross-border links. Great Britain's rail journeys surpassed pre-pandemic levels, aided by the Elizabeth Line.
Latest Railway News
Infrastructure
Electrified section Haniska pri Košiciach – Moldava nad Bodvou in Slovakia commissioned
Lubomir Cech
February 20, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Canada approves Alto: The high-speed rail project between Toronto and Québec City
Lubomir Cech
February 20, 2025
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Business
FS Group will invest EUR 1.4 billion in the next five years
Lubomir Cech
February 20, 2025
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Freight Rail
UPDATE: Freight train crash in Romania raises alarm over poor infrastructure
Marketa Horpeniakova
February 20, 2025
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Vietnam approves $8.3 billion railway project to boost trade with China
Marketa Horpeniakova
February 20, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Go-Ahead establishes presence in Australia and New Zealand with new Melbourne office
Lubomir Cech
February 20, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
PKP PLK tests ballastless track technology near Krakow
Lubomir Cech
February 19, 2025
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
Alstom: first driveless metro in Madrid
Karel Novak
February 19, 2025
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
Stricker Rose Rail receives new wagons from RailRelease
Lubomir Cech
February 19, 2025
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1 min read
Freight Rail
European Railway Chiefs Set Aggressive Goals for 2025
Karel Novak
February 19, 2025
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
High-tech films in the fast lane: Where is the journey going in the field of train wrapping?
RAILMARKET
February 19, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
Elon Musk - Dubai: Loop transportation project
Karel Novak
February 18, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Smart train features to upgrade 600 Mercitalia wagons by 2027
Marketa Horpeniakova
February 18, 2025
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Rail transshipment hubs at the EU's eastern frontier: Do we need more terminals?
Karel Novak
February 18, 2025
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Business
DB and labor union EVG: collective agreement approved
Karel Novak
February 18, 2025
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Freight Rail
New freight train route links China's Chongqing with Afghanistan
Karel Novak
February 18, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Tatravagónka acquires 49% stake in Hungarian wagons manufacturer
Lubomir Cech
February 17, 2025
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Freight Rail
SBB Cargo Switzerland will reduce workforce due to low demand for freight transport
Lubomir Cech
February 17, 2025
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