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ÖBB will close the Tauern tunnel for five months in 2027 as part of a major upgrade of one of Austria’s key north–south rail corridors.
CargoBeamer has taken over operations at the Kaldenkirchen terminal, where it is expanding capacity and preparing Germany’s first site with its automated handling technology.
Rail digitalisation is moving from isolated pilot projects to wider deployment, with SCI Verkehr pointing to growing market potential and rising pressure to invest.
Laude Smart Intermodal is expanding rail-based logistics from Lithuania in cooperation with LTG Cargo, using Šeštokai as a key transshipment point.
Austrian rail systems specialist PJM has opened a Swiss subsidiary, strengthening its local presence in rail vehicle engineering, testing and certification.
Transport and distribution ranked among Spain’s most productive sectors in 2026, according to new data presented during the CEL transport forum in Coslada.
DP World has launched a carbon inset scheme at Southampton, allowing customers to count verified port-side emissions savings towards their own supply chain targets.
A new generation of battery-electric RegioPanter trains for Czech Railways is undergoing testing at Velim, ahead of passenger service in 2027.
Railinc has promoted Joan Smemoe to president as the company prepares for the retirement of long-time chief executive Allen West.
FS Logistix is taking a 30% stake in CFI as part of a new industrial agreement with F2i and FHP Group aimed at strengthening intermodal rail freight in Italy.
European rail associations are calling for stronger EU coordination of ERTMS deployment, warning that fragmentation and slow rollout continue to hold the system back.
Deutsche Bahn has reached an out-of-court settlement with MAN over damages linked to the truck cartel, ending a nearly decade-long legal dispute.
Forwardis is strengthening its fleet management services across Europe, focusing on flexibility, coordination and efficient wagon operations.
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège intermodal service to Parma, strengthening rail freight links between Belgium and northern Italy.
DB Cargo Hungária is trialling a diesel double traction setup designed to increase tractive effort and operational flexibility in freight transport.
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Leo Express is launching new cross-border services from Prague, supported by leased RAILPOOL Vectron locomotives and Talgo trainsets.
Správa železnic is changing its procurement model, opening more contracts to specialist suppliers and easing qualification requirements.
Rail and logistics organisations are urging the EU to modernise the Combined Transport Directive to support multimodal freight and strengthen competitiveness.
The Czech Republic is entering a new phase of transport investment. With more projects than available funding, the focus is shifting from volume to priorities. Speaking at the Železnice Pardubice conference, Martin Kolovratník, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Správa železnic, explains what this means for the future of rail.
LTG Infra is deploying a nationwide yard management system, marking a major step in the digitalisation of Lithuania’s rail operations.
Stadler will supply additional cogwheel trains for the Gornergrat Railway, supporting capacity and modernisation on a key Alpine tourist line.
Hitachi Rail has delivered a digital signalling upgrade at Ciulnița station, a key node on a major Central European freight corridor.
Six consortia are competing to build the first high-speed rail section in Poland, marking a key step in the country’s new HSR programme.
A new China–Europe freight service from Wuhan to Baku has been launched via the Middle Corridor, strengthening Eurasian rail and multimodal logistics.
České dráhy (ČD), the Czech national railway carrier, has launched the sale of surplus multisystem locomotives as part of its fleet modernisation strategy.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has increased frequency on its Villach–Desio service, strengthening rail freight links between Austria and northern Italy.
CargoBeamer has launched a new intermodal service between Stuttgart and Milan, strengthening rail freight capacity across the Alps.
A time-critical rail operation led by Forwardis has delivered 30 donated buses from France to Ukraine, highlighting the role of rail in complex humanitarian logistics.
RAILPOOL has secured a €100 million loan to finance new locomotives, supporting rail freight growth and decarbonisation in Germany.
Stadler has withdrawn its appeal against SBB’s double-deck train contract award to Siemens, bringing the dispute to a close.
Hitachi Rail will manufacture a new fine dining train for Seibu Railway, targeting a premium onboard experience ahead of its 2028 launch.
Lithuania has completed first electric test runs on its main Vilnius–Klaipėda line, as the country’s largest rail electrification project nears completion.
A new hydrogen plant at the Port of Tilbury will support the decarbonisation of logistics and heavy transport, including rail-linked operations.
Alstom has officially appointed Martin Sion as CEO, completing a leadership transition announced last year.
The Czech transport minister has called for stronger EU funding for rail infrastructure and urgent measures to support rail freight competitiveness.
Germany has completed a key upgrade on the Rhine Valley line, increasing capacity and reliability on one of Europe’s busiest rail freight corridors.
Rail passenger traffic in Poland continued to grow at the start of 2026, while freight volumes remained under pressure despite a slight monthly recovery.
Alstom has appointed Yael Rosenman Gross as Managing Director in Israel, strengthening its leadership in a growing rail market.
ÖBB is expanding Wiener Neustadt station to boost capacity on Austria’s key southbound rail corridor, with four tracks planned by 2029.
Laude Smart Intermodal is expanding rail connections from Duisburg into Central Europe, with further extensions planned towards Italy, Ukraine and Turkey.
GB Railfreight has launched a CEO succession process and announced two senior promotions as it marks 25 years in operation.
PKP Cargo Service has appointed a new CEO and board member, strengthening its management team within the Polish rail freight group.
Eight bidders have submitted offers for archaeological works on Poland’s Warsaw–Łódź high-speed rail line, a key section of the CPK programme.
Alstom has signed a 12-year service agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik to support the locomotive fleet used for iron ore transport in northern Sweden.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group will require European Waste Codes in rail freight documents from April, ahead of the EU’s new DIWASS system launch.
PESA has delivered its 100th vehicle to České dráhy under current contracts, marking a key milestone in the renewal of regional diesel fleets in the Czech Republic.
Rising security risks in the Middle East are affecting maritime logistics, prompting new restrictions on cargo shipments via southern European ports.
Škoda Group has presented the first completed electric train for Bulgaria and is starting infrastructure tests ahead of the fleet’s planned entry into passenger service.
Europe is now the world’s largest market for control, command and signalling (CCS) technology, with modernisation of ageing rail networks driving growth ahead of China.