Latest news: Recent news highlights operational challenges and strategic shifts in European rail. Kombiverkehr reported a 13.5% decline in 2025 due to German infrastructure works, while German operator Helrom entered liquidation. A GSM-R radio failure halted trains nationwide in Germany for two hours. In positive developments, Italy's ANSFISA authorized 14 Alstom hydrogen trains for a 2027 launch in Lombardy. Cargo Center Graz launched a new intermodal service connecting Austria to Croatia's Rijeka Gateway. SBB Cargo Schweiz secured a major construction materials transport contract in Switzerland.
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UK Rail Minister Gets the iWagon Technology Presentation
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May 31, 2024
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Infrastructure
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Freight Rail
Havoc between England and Scotland after freight train derailment
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May 30, 2024
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Passenger Rail
RITES Will Supply 200 Passenger Coaches to Bangladesh Railway
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May 30, 2024
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Infrastructure
French Grand Est Region Restores Railway Line with Concession to Transdev
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May 30, 2024
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Infrastructure
Latvia starts construction of main railway line with international support
Marketa Horpeniakova
May 30, 2024
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Rolling Stock
New Iranian Diesel Freight Locomotive: MAPNA Group’s MAP30
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May 30, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Stadler FLIRT trains with ETCS technology now operating in tri-border area
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May 30, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
LTG Group invests €10.1 million to replace Russian safety system
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May 29, 2024
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Freight Rail
Ecco-rail Starts Romania to Belgium Intermodal Service
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May 29, 2024
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Freight Rail
TX Logistik Launches New Intermodal Route Inside Sweden
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May 29, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Ukrzaliznytsia Tenders 80 New Electric Locomotives
Lubomir Cech
May 29, 2024
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Freight Rail
Turkey: TCDD expands fleet with local TÜRASAŞ container wagons
Marketa Horpeniakova
May 28, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
UK’s First Intercity Battery Train Ready for Trial Run on TransPennine Route
Lubomir Cech
May 28, 2024
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Freight Rail
CargoServ’s “Scrap on Track” for Green Steel Production
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May 28, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Grupa Azoty Koltar Acquires New Dragon2 Locomotive
Lubomir Cech
May 28, 2024
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Infrastructure
Extensive Repairs Underway After Sørlandsbanen Derailment in Norway
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May 27, 2024
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