Latest news: Recent developments in the European railway sector show **Vossloh** achieved a record €1.14bn backlog with strong new orders. **Siemens Mobility** delivered its 2,000th **Vectron** locomotive to **ÖBB** and is developing the **Vectron X**. In the **Iberian Peninsula**, **CEFSA** expanded its electric fleet with a new **EURO6000** locomotive to boost freight capacity. Meanwhile, **ČD Cargo**'s new chairman in the **Czech Republic** prioritizes profitability and domestic market focus over international expansion, aiming to rebuild customer confidence and grow combined transport.
Latest Railway News
Rolling Stock
Alstom JV wins five-year WAG-12B maintenance contract in India
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Technology & Innovation
VR FleetCare introduces transfer bogies for Sweden–Finland train moves
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Infrastructure
Thai State Railway investigates crane collapse after Korat train crash kills 22
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Rolling Stock
VTG adds 399 intermodal wagons for Iberian gauge operations in Spain
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Infrastructure
Swedish Transport Administration forecasts 30–40% freight growth via Öresund by 2045
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Business
Lokomotion appoints Ruby van der Sluis as sole managing director
Lubomir Cech
January 13, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Agorastore auctions 24 ex-Fret SNCF electric and diesel locomotives
Lubomir Cech
January 13, 2026
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Insights
North American rail freight trends – relevance for Europe
Karel Novak
January 13, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Dual-mode Vectron approved for Germany–Austria
Karel Novak
January 13, 2026
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Passenger Rail
Etihad Rail unveils plans for UAE passenger network ahead of 2026 launch
Lubomir Cech
January 13, 2026
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Freight Rail
Cold-chain logistics strengthens intermodal rail corridors in the US
Karel Novak
January 12, 2026
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Infrastructure
Design tender opens for Rail Baltica in Lithuania
Karel Novak
January 12, 2026
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Rolling Stock
CZ LOKO finished the first out of 7 EffiShunters 1000 for Elektrizace železnic Praha
Lubomir Cech
January 12, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Gökrail delivers 25 Rens wagons to RailRelease
Lubomir Cech
January 12, 2026
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