Latest news: Recent developments highlight shifts in European rail. In Austria, ÖBB Group's freight competitors now hold nearly 48% of the market. Hungary's rail freight faces rising costs and weakening demand. CFL in Luxembourg, with Eviden, is initiating a phased transition from GSM-R to FRMCS. Poland plans a 2 million TEU rail-linked terminal at Świnoujście, while Alstom opened a new parts hub in Salzgitter, Germany. New intermodal corridors are launched by HŽ Cargo in Rijeka and Automar/FS Logistix in Italy.
Latest Railway News
Infrastructure
Fire damages Bergen Line infrastructure, services resume after repairs
Lubomir Cech
April 10, 2026
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Technology & Innovation
Progress Rail signs exclusive agreement to market Triton composite ties
Lubomir Cech
April 9, 2026
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Freight Rail
Rail Cargo Group partners Augsburger Localbahn for last-mile services
Lubomir Cech
April 9, 2026
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Passenger Rail
German rail passenger numbers slightly grew in 2025
Lubomir Cech
April 9, 2026
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Business
Akiem completes €1.52bn green refinancing to support growth
Lubomir Cech
April 9, 2026
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Technology & Innovation
GATX Rail Europe tests ACTS intermodal wagon solution
Lubomir Cech
April 9, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Northrail orders six additional Vectron Dual Mode locomotives
Lubomir Cech
April 9, 2026
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Rolling Stock
RailAdventure orders Siemens Vectron Dual Mode for DACH-SK-CZ operations
Lubomir Cech
April 8, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Dutch Ministry of Defence contracts DB for military escort wagons
Lubomir Cech
April 8, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Alstom selects Ukrainian suppliers for 55 Ukrzaliznytsia Traxx Hauler locomotives
Lubomir Cech
April 8, 2026
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Rolling Stock
TGV driver killed in collision with military convoy in Pas-de-Calais
Lubomir Cech
April 8, 2026
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Business
LTG Cargo enters NATO supplier list for direct military transport bids
Lubomir Cech
April 8, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Renfe and Mitsubishi establish traction motor maintenance hub in Madrid
Lubomir Cech
April 7, 2026
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Freight Rail
Lorry Rail, VIIA, and CFL Intermodal expand Lyon hub connectivity
Lubomir Cech
April 7, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Stadler delivers first EURO9000 locomotives to Alpha Trains
Lubomir Cech
April 7, 2026
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Passenger Rail
SNCF Voyageurs selected for Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s first liberalised rail lot
Lubomir Cech
April 7, 2026
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