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
Rail Cargo Hungaria implements rail transport solution for steel wire shipments from Ukraine to Hungary
Lubomir Cech
January 20, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Northern is planning a purchase of up to 450 new trains
Lubomir Cech
January 20, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Northern’s Northumberland line sees 50,000 passenger journeys in first month of operation
Lubomir Cech
January 19, 2025
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Rolling Stock
FPS delivers new hybrid unit in colours of the Lubuskie Voivodeship
Lubomir Cech
January 18, 2025
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Business
Swietelsky acquires Harry Needle Railroad Company in the UK
Lubomir Cech
January 17, 2025
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Business
Alstom builds a logistics hall in Mátranovák, Hungary, aims at increased bogie frames manufacturing
Lubomir Cech
January 17, 2025
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Rolling Stock
CZ LOKO completes the first out of two Effishunter 1600 locomotives for BTS
Lubomir Cech
January 17, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Stadler’s Class 99 locomotive undergoes testing at VUZ Velim testing circuit
Lubomir Cech
January 17, 2025
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Business
US launches $1.1 billion grant initiative to reduce grade crossing accidents
Marketa Horpeniakova
January 17, 2025
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Passenger Rail
ZSSK announces procurement for new electric units for Bratislava–Žilina route
Lubomir Cech
January 17, 2025
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Passenger Rail
New cooperation agreement defines roles between ZUG.SH and NAH.SH
Lubomir Cech
January 17, 2025
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Rolling Stock
SBB Cargo will standardize fleet with purchase of 570 new wagons from Tatravagónka
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2025
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Infrastructure
First delivery of French rails arrives in Ukraine for 2025 infrastructure projects
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Virgin Group explores high-speed train order to challenge Eurostar
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2025
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Business
New majority shareholder at Nordic Re-Finance opens new segment for the leasing company
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2025
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Freight Rail
Upgrade of Ukraine-Poland rail border crossing doubles freight capacity
Marketa Horpeniakova
January 16, 2025
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Business
Álvaro Fernández Heredia appointed President of Renfe
Marketa Horpeniakova
January 16, 2025
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Freight Rail
Locomotive 20D returns to Qemetica Cargo service
Lubomir Cech
January 15, 2025
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Freight Rail
SBB Cargo partners with Debrunner Acifer for combined transport operations in Switzerland
Lubomir Cech
January 15, 2025
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