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.
Latest Railway News
Rolling Stock
New TGV INOUI livery of Alstom’s high-speed train for SNCF Voyageurs revealed
Lubomir Cech
April 30, 2024
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Freight Rail
Union Pacific ships the longest wind turbine blades by rail in US history
Lubomir Cech
April 30, 2024
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Freight Rail
Onrail will take over North Rail Express for DB Schenker from December
Lubomir Cech
April 29, 2024
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Passenger Rail
The first Alstom high-capacity commuter train for Renfe is ready
Lubomir Cech
April 29, 2024
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Freight Rail
Rail Cargo Group transfers Logisztár Terminal to South Korean LX Pantos
Lubomir Cech
April 29, 2024
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Freight Rail
5 new freight rail connections announced by the end of April 2024 in Europe
Lubomir Cech
April 29, 2024
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Rolling Stock
DB Cargo UK enters service with upgraded Class 66 locomotive
Marketa Horpeniakova
April 26, 2024
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Freight Rail
IBS Summit encourages rail freight innovations all around Europe
Karel Novak
April 26, 2024
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Infrastructure
Siemens Mobility wins contract for UAE-Oman rail link
Karel Novak
April 25, 2024
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Rolling Stock
ELP and RCG forge partnership to develop hybrid locomotives
Marketa Horpeniakova
April 25, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
UK: Argenta and Cyth test new rail freight safety system
Marketa Horpeniakova
April 25, 2024
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Rolling Stock
DB Regio expands its fleet with six new Desiro HC trains from Siemens Mobility
Karel Novak
April 24, 2024
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