Latest news: A major GSM-R radio failure halted trains across Germany, including Deutsche Bahn, prompting calls for review. SBB Cargo International internalized its key France-Italy intermodal corridor, enhancing control with Alstom Traxx. Meanwhile, the EU launched a EUR 1.1bn CEF Transport call for TEN-T network projects in EU, Ukraine, and Moldova. DB Cargo confirmed 6,200 job cuts in Germany as part of a restructuring plan, while Siemens Mobility secured a 30-year maintenance contract for Mireo Plus B trains in Germany. Experts highlighted the need for 'green' hydrogen supply and refueling infrastructure for hydrogen trains in Central Europe.
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Passenger Rail
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Freight Rail
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Business
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Passenger Rail
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