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
Business
Spanish government blocks foreign investment in Talgo by Ganz MÁVAG Europe
Lubomir Cech
September 3, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Alpha Trains adds up to 70 new Vectrons to its fleet
Karel Novak
September 3, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Koleje Dolnośląskie will buy 10 more PESA Elf trains
Lubomir Cech
September 3, 2024
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2 min read
Passenger Rail
Drilling begins for geotechnical investigations of the first high-speed rail in Australia
Lubomir Cech
September 3, 2024
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2 min read
Freight Rail
DB Cargo uses AI technology for efficient rail freight operations
Marketa Horpeniakova
September 2, 2024
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2 min read
Freight Rail
A way to get more freight to rail: reduced track charges for the new rail traffic in the UK
Lubomir Cech
September 2, 2024
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Silva LS increases timber transport capacity with 90 new stanchion containers
Lubomir Cech
September 2, 2024
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1 min read
Infrastructure
Ukrzaliznytsia progresses with standard gauge track construction from Chop to Uzhhorod
Lubomir Cech
September 2, 2024
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
Hitachi Rail tests battery-powered intercity train in Northern England
Lubomir Cech
August 30, 2024
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Amazon India expands collaboration with Indian Railways
Lubomir Cech
August 30, 2024
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
3 new Alstom Traxx MS locomotives for Captrain Polska
Lubomir Cech
August 30, 2024
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
D/Gauge and Cordel Group partner with G&W on railway clearance technology
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 29, 2024
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
Porterbrook completes dynamic ETCS testing for passenger and freight trains
Lubomir Cech
August 29, 2024
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
GATX acquires 156 locomotives from Progress Rail Services
Lubomir Cech
August 29, 2024
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1 min read
Infrastructure
Berești multimodal terminal in Moldova is taking shape in visuals
Lubomir Cech
August 29, 2024
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2 min read
Infrastructure
Bologna-Milan high-speed line infrastructure renewal completed
Lubomir Cech
August 29, 2024
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
Greenbrier Europe delivers first 20 out of 225 wagons for aggregates to ERMEWA
Lubomir Cech
August 28, 2024
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1 min read
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