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
Technology & Innovation
SBB shifts to 100% renewable energy for traction power in 2025
Lubomir Cech
December 19, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Railcare prepares to deploy more Effishunter 1000 locomotives for clearing duties across Sweden
Lubomir Cech
December 19, 2024
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Rolling Stock
VPS deploys two ELP Eurodual locomotives to expand raw material transport operations
Lubomir Cech
December 19, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Greenbrier Europe delivers first Sgnss 60’ intermodal wagons to Dutch defence ministry
Lubomir Cech
December 19, 2024
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Passenger Rail
The first upgraded Class 72 unit arrives in Norway
Lubomir Cech
December 19, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Beacon Rail and Progress Rail agree 10-year maintenance framework for Class 66 locomotives
Lubomir Cech
December 18, 2024
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Infrastructure
CPK receives €805 million capital increase for rail and airport projects
Lubomir Cech
December 18, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
Nevomo and Captrain: World's first MagRail Booster
Karel Novak
December 18, 2024
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2 min read
Infrastructure
DB Cargo constructs new Polish terminal for steel transshipment and storage
Lubomir Cech
December 18, 2024
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
Delivery of new Alstom local trains for Norway will be delayed by over 10 months
Lubomir Cech
December 18, 2024
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Business
Lineas and Hupac team up to strengthen Belgium-Italy rail corridor
Marketa Horpeniakova
December 18, 2024
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Freight Rail
DAC tested on Green Cargo’s heaviest freight trains
Lubomir Cech
December 17, 2024
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Rolling Stock
OnTrain expands its fleet with Alstom's latest Traxx locomotives
Marketa Horpeniakova
December 17, 2024
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Freight Rail
Freight train runs into a truck on level crossing in Germany (video)
Lubomir Cech
December 17, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
The Škoda Group BEMUs start regular operations
Lubomir Cech
December 17, 2024
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Freight Rail
Freight trains benefit from reduced fees on Figueres-Perpignan high-speed line
Lubomir Cech
December 17, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Stadler: 17 Co'Co' electric locomotives for LTG Cargo
Karel Novak
December 17, 2024
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