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
Freight Rail
New rail connection between Parma and Nola in Italy is operational
Lubomir Cech
January 27, 2025
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Freight Rail
GATX corporation reports 2024 financial results: steady performance across segments
Lubomir Cech
January 27, 2025
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Infrastructure
MEDLOG and ČD Cargo start construction of a new intermodal terminal near Prague
Lubomir Cech
January 27, 2025
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Freight Rail
Three North American Class 1 railroads report 2024 performance
Lubomir Cech
January 27, 2025
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Freight Rail
Chick-fil-A Supply opens first rail-served distribution center in Texas with Union Pacific support
Lubomir Cech
January 26, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
HS2: focus on rail systems and future maintenance
Karel Novak
January 26, 2025
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Infrastructure
Adif launches €660m rail maintenance tender for next four years
Marketa Horpeniakova
January 25, 2025
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Business
Etihad Rail launches region's first CO2 emission reduction certificates
Marketa Horpeniakova
January 25, 2025
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Business
Priveq acquires majority stake in Swedish railway service provider ProTrain
Lubomir Cech
January 24, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Ferrotramviaria introduces two new Alstom Coradia Streams in Puglia
Lubomir Cech
January 24, 2025
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Business
Peter Jonasson to take over as CEO of Banedanmark
Lubomir Cech
January 24, 2025
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Passenger Rail
First Rail publishes report on the role of open access in UK railway growth
Lubomir Cech
January 24, 2025
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Passenger Rail
ZSSK announces tender for up to 24 new sleeper cars to modernize night train services
Lubomir Cech
January 24, 2025
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Infrastructure
A better freight rail access to the port of Gdańsk
Lubomir Cech
January 24, 2025
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Freight Rail
UIRR Summit stressed combined transport as key to freight sustainability
Marketa Horpeniakova
January 24, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Alstom will modernize 181 bi-level cars for Metrolinx in Ontario
Lubomir Cech
January 24, 2025
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Rolling Stock
EUROFIMA provides EUR 24 million financing to HŽPP for new Končar trains
Lubomir Cech
January 23, 2025
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Freight Rail
Duisburg–Wels connection reorganised with new operator FRACHTbahn Traktion
Lubomir Cech
January 23, 2025
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Rolling Stock
CN begins medium horsepower hybrid locomotive pilot project with KLW
Lubomir Cech
January 23, 2025
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