Latest news: DB InfraGO delays the Nuremberg–Regensburg corridor reopening to late July 2026 due to interlocking technology approvals, while other routes reopen. A study in Germany warns of significant cybersecurity risks within ERTMS, particularly from legacy components like GSM-R and EuroBalises. The Stuttgart 21 project cost escalated to €14.5bn with commissioning phased until 2033. Separately, Hitachi Rail completed the acquisition of Clever Devices, enhancing its digital transport solutions and presence in North America. European operators Keolis and SNCF Voyageurs will provide expertise for California's high-speed rail. Stadler is producing new InterCity trains for Hungary's GYSEV, set for 2027 service.
Latest Railway News
Infrastructure
EU opens EUR 1.1bn infrastructure call covering rail projects
Lubomir Cech
June 23, 2026
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Business
Italian FS and Saudi Railway Company target rail projects in the Middle East and north Africa
Lubomir Cech
June 22, 2026
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Rolling Stock
GBRf tests Class 99 on London Gateway–Hams Hall intermodal service
Lubomir Cech
June 22, 2026
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Rolling Stock
PKP Intercity tests Newag Impuls3 DEMU unit at Żmigród
Lubomir Cech
June 22, 2026
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Freight Rail
Freight wagons fall 5 meters from Munich bridge onto street during shunting, one dead
Lubomir Cech
June 22, 2026
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Business
Alstom consortium signs EUR 690m Egypt rail corridor modernisation contracts
Lubomir Cech
June 22, 2026
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Passenger Rail
One dead, dozens injured in Bedford rail crash
Karel Novak
June 20, 2026
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Technology & Innovation
Union Pacific paints rails white to reduce heat stress
Lubomir Cech
June 20, 2026
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Passenger Rail
Great Britain rail journeys exceed pre-pandemic peak, reach highest numbers since 1920
Lubomir Cech
June 19, 2026
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Infrastructure
Spain approves EUR 62m rail freight terminal in Cantabria
Lubomir Cech
June 19, 2026
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Freight Rail
Forwardis wins ScandFibre Rail27 contract from December 2026
Lubomir Cech
June 19, 2026
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Freight Rail
Green Cargo takes over the operation of Årsta combined transport terminal in Stockholm
Lubomir Cech
June 19, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Renfe’s CAF 480 trains undergo testing at Velim
Lubomir Cech
June 18, 2026
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Freight Rail
DB and German states address steel rail supply bottlenecks
Lubomir Cech
June 18, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Alpha Trains orders 25 Stadler EURO6000 locomotives
Lubomir Cech
June 18, 2026
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