Latest news: Recent news highlights operational challenges and strategic shifts in European rail. Kombiverkehr reported a 13.5% decline in 2025 due to German infrastructure works, while German operator Helrom entered liquidation. A GSM-R radio failure halted trains nationwide in Germany for two hours. In positive developments, Italy's ANSFISA authorized 14 Alstom hydrogen trains for a 2027 launch in Lombardy. Cargo Center Graz launched a new intermodal service connecting Austria to Croatia's Rijeka Gateway. SBB Cargo Schweiz secured a major construction materials transport contract in Switzerland.
Latest Railway News
Freight Rail
Captrain France and BAI Rail open a new route for unaccompanied trailer traffic
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July 22, 2025
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Freight Rail
GulfLink joint venture launches operations in Central Asia
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July 22, 2025
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Business
HELROM files for preliminary insolvency, continues operations on key corridors
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July 21, 2025
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Infrastructure
Stuttgart 21: New through station will open in December 2026
Lubomir Cech
July 21, 2025
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Business
Agorastore will auction 10 Alstom BB 27000 locomotives from Fret SNCF fleet
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July 21, 2025
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Insights
ČD Cargo discusses centralization of timber loading as wagonload volumes decline
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July 21, 2025
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Freight Rail
Olavion with first multi-system Vectron for cross-border operations
Lubomir Cech
July 21, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Metronom secures Hanse network lot 1 contract until 2033
Lubomir Cech
July 21, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Titagarh Firema delivers 16th train for Napoli suburban lines
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July 19, 2025
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Freight Rail
BNSF opens direct intermodal service from Los Angeles to Houston
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July 18, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
Network rail begins to equip freight locomotives with ETCS
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July 18, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Koleje Dolnośląskie will add 10 more Elf units from Pesa
Lubomir Cech
July 18, 2025
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Technology & Innovation
Portuguese locomotives will receive ETCS+STM solution for Convel interoperability
Lubomir Cech
July 18, 2025
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Freight Rail
Loconi Intermodal launches new Gdynia - Łódź connection
Lubomir Cech
July 17, 2025
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Freight Rail
Block trains transport aluminium slabs from Piraeus port to Elval plant in Greece
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July 17, 2025
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Freight Rail
Tanks on rails: SBB Cargo conducts Swiss military transport to Austria
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July 17, 2025
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Business
Paris Nord strike continues: French rail freight operators express concerns
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July 17, 2025
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