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
Technology & Innovation
No craneable semitrailer? No problem – with R2L connector
Lubomir Cech
April 18, 2024
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Freight Rail
Russell Group takes over the Coatbridge Intermodal Rail Terminal from Freightliner
Lubomir Cech
April 17, 2024
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Freight Rail
Rail Cargo Group establishes waste as independent business area
Lubomir Cech
April 17, 2024
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Infrastructure
Ukraine begins construction of European-gauge railway from Chop to Uzhhorod
Marketa Horpeniakova
April 17, 2024
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Freight Rail
PKP LHS records the highest cargo transport in Q1 of 2024
Lubomir Cech
April 17, 2024
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Freight Rail
CN is purchasing 600 new iron ore wagons from FreightCar America
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2024
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Freight Rail
Freightliner PL adds fourth Class66 locomotive to its fleet this year
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2024
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Passenger Rail
Talgo starts with Avril high-speed trains delivery to Renfe
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2024
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Technology & Innovation
Unlocking the future of railway infrastructure: VUZ leads the way
Lubomir Cech
April 16, 2024
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2 min read
Freight Rail
EGP and LKW WALTER launch a new intermodal service in Germany
Lubomir Cech
April 15, 2024
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Freight Rail
GYSEV CARGO orders Vectron locomotive for its subsidiary Raaberbahn Cargo
Lubomir Cech
April 15, 2024
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Rolling Stock
Cargounit keeps the “Gamification” of the Polish market
Lubomir Cech
April 15, 2024
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Freight Rail
HŽ Cargo reports the first profitable year in a decade, looks for a strategic partner
Lubomir Cech
April 15, 2024
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Infrastructure
A new Innofreight stationary unloading facility in Třinec, Czechia
Lubomir Cech
April 15, 2024
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Business
US Export-Import Bank funds locomotive upgrade for Ukraine’s railways
Marketa Horpeniakova
April 12, 2024
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