Latest news: A suspected sabotage incident near Leverkusen, Germany, caused signalling cable fires, forcing a closure of the Cologne-Düsseldorf railway operated by Deutsche Bahn. Authorities are investigating a potential left-wing extremist motive amidst discussions on critical infrastructure protection. Concurrently, Stadler's EURO6000 electric locomotive received authorization for operation in Belgium, following Luxembourg approval, facilitating uninterrupted freight services along the North Sea–Mediterranean Corridor connecting Barcelona and Antwerp, enhancing cross-border rail freight efficiency across Spain and France.
Latest Railway News
Freight Rail
New China–Europe route runs via Caspian corridor
Karel Novak
April 15, 2026
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3 min read
Infrastructure
Polish development fund co-finances CLIP intermodal terminal in Zabrze
Lubomir Cech
April 14, 2026
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1 min read
Passenger Rail
TUA introduces four Alstom Coradia Stream trains in Abruzzo region
Lubomir Cech
April 14, 2026
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1 min read
Infrastructure
Renfe tenders maintenance depot for new Stadler commuter trains for Madrid
Lubomir Cech
April 14, 2026
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2 min read
Business
Kombiverkehr appoints Dirk Steffes as Managing Director from June 2026
Lubomir Cech
April 14, 2026
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1 min read
Insights
Czech train tenders: Weight on price threatens capacity amid rising demand
Lubomir Cech
April 14, 2026
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4 min read
Passenger Rail
SEPTA acquires 24 Exo coaches for regional rail
Lubomir Cech
April 13, 2026
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1 min read
Rolling Stock
Akiem offers better maintenance options in the south of France
Lubomir Cech
April 13, 2026
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1 min read
Freight Rail
LokoTrain Vectron hauls first EP Cargo Ukraine–Italy grain train via Slovenia
Lubomir Cech
April 13, 2026
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1 min read
Freight Rail
Captrain Polska launches grain services on East–West corridor
Lubomir Cech
April 13, 2026
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1 min read
Business
Alstom acquires Cummins rail fuel cell hydrogen business
Lubomir Cech
April 13, 2026
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1 min read
Rolling Stock
Softronic delivers 15th locomotive to CFR Călători, tests operation in Hungary, including ETCS
Lubomir Cech
April 13, 2026
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1 min read
Rolling Stock
EuroDual locomotives approved for Balkan - ELP obtains green light for Croatia and Slovenia
Lubomir Cech
April 13, 2026
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2 min read
Freight Rail
FRACHTbahn enters Germany’s top 10 fastest-growing freight operators
Lubomir Cech
April 13, 2026
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