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
Freight Rail
Tramesa receives first ammonia tank wagons from planned batch of 40
Lubomir Cech
October 10, 2025
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Business
VR Sverige takes over Mälartåg operations from 2026
Lubomir Cech
October 10, 2025
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Rolling Stock
PKP Intercity awards lease contract for 18 Vectron MS locomotives to CARGOUNIT
Lubomir Cech
October 10, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Class 93 begins commercial operation after loaded trials
Lubomir Cech
October 10, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
Innofreight completes the development of a new Y25 bogie frame
Lubomir Cech
October 9, 2025
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Infrastructure
Port of Gdynia begins work on new intermodal terminal with dual-use capacity
Lubomir Cech
October 9, 2025
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Business
Rail industry urges EU to boost CEF transport budget for 2028–2034
Lubomir Cech
October 9, 2025
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Freight Rail
CargoBeamer launches new intermodal route linking Netherlands and Romania
Lubomir Cech
October 9, 2025
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Business
Cancellations and delays rise at South Western Railway following nationalisation
Lubomir Cech
October 9, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Stadler Kazakhstan passenger cars complete 10,000 km of certification runs
Lubomir Cech
October 9, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Leo Express to start Prague–Bratislava service with leased Talgo VI rakes in 2026
Lubomir Cech
October 8, 2025
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Freight Rail
Tarmac opens a new rail aggregates depot in Rugby
Lubomir Cech
October 8, 2025
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Rolling Stock
First battery-powered train begins passenger operations in Croatia
Lubomir Cech
October 8, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
Precise measurement of vehicle emissions and performance supports the transport sector
Lubomir Cech
October 8, 2025
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Freight Rail
Need for new freight wagons: Finland plans to replace up to 1,000 Russian wagons
Lubomir Cech
October 8, 2025
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Freight Rail
CER Cargo starts as a freight rail operator in Austria
Lubomir Cech
October 8, 2025
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