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.
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Talgo to supply locomotives and night train coaches to Sweden
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April 2, 2026
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Alstom will perform deep refurbishment on Koleje Mazowieckie Traxx fleet
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April 2, 2026
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Freight Rail
NOVANDI inaugurates rail link from Belgian Liège to Italy and Romania
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April 1, 2026
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Hellenic Train begins testing and training for Alstom Coradia Stream units in Greece
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April 1, 2026
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Business
Vietnam approves VNR restructuring, sets 10% annual growth target
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April 1, 2026
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Freight Rail
China–Europe Railway eastern corridor passes 1,000 trains in 2026
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April 1, 2026
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Technology & Innovation
Intramotev signs commercial agreement with R. J. Corman
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March 31, 2026
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Steiermarkbahn adds Vectron Dual Mode for Austria–Germany freight to its fleet
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March 31, 2026
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Freight Rail
APM Terminals launches Helsingborg–Gothenburg container rail shuttle with five-hour transit
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March 31, 2026
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Tasek Cement launches 840-tonne rail freight service from Ipoh to Johor
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March 31, 2026
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