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
Technology & Innovation
LTG Cargo introduces drones for wagon inspections
Lubomir Cech
June 16, 2025
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Rolling Stock
The first of two new Class 99 locomotives has arrived in the UK
Karel Novak
June 16, 2025
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Freight Rail
New rail link supports construction flows to greater Paris
Lubomir Cech
June 16, 2025
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Business
Alza Cargo takes over shunting operations at Loconi terminal in Warsaw
Lubomir Cech
June 16, 2025
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Passenger Rail
Mid-life refurbishment underway for TER2NNG trainsets in Pays de la Loire in France
Lubomir Cech
June 14, 2025
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Freight Rail
Union Pacific adds intermodal capacity in Kansas City, BNSF moves ahead with Barstow hub
Lubomir Cech
June 13, 2025
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Passenger Rail
VIAS will operate modernised FLIRT trains on Emscher Express Network from 2026
Lubomir Cech
June 13, 2025
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Business
VTG secures EUR 550 million in refinancing arranged by KfW IPEX-Bank
Lubomir Cech
June 13, 2025
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Freight Rail
METRANS welcomes new batch of Vectrons with special livery
Lubomir Cech
June 13, 2025
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Open wagons from Ukraine reach Lithuania via LTG Cargo Polska transit route
Lubomir Cech
June 13, 2025
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Rolling Stock
Öz Vagon increases spare parts output, targets European export growth
Lubomir Cech
June 13, 2025
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Freight Rail
Vehicles and IT equipment dominated U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico in 2024
Lubomir Cech
June 12, 2025
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Freight Rail
Rail link between Zeebrugge and Antwerp restored with new regular service operated by Lineas
Lubomir Cech
June 12, 2025
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Rolling Stock
First Alstom Coradia Stream for Norway arrives for testing ahead of 2026 entry into service
Lubomir Cech
June 11, 2025
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Infrastructure
Zaragoza–Canfranc railway reopens after €180 million infrastructure upgrade
Lubomir Cech
June 11, 2025
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