Technology & Innovation

Heavy freight meets Arctic stress: Arctic Test Arena launches on Ofotbanen and Malmbanan as harsh-climate rail testing corridor

The cross-border rail corridor between Narvik and Luleå is now being positioned as a dedicated testing ground for railway technologies operating in extreme weather.

November 7, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Renfe and Captrain secure majority in Spain’s latest rail freight eco-incentives

Renfe Mercancías and Captrain Spain lead the allocation of funds under the Spanish Ministry of Transport’s 2024 eco-incentive scheme, securing a combined total of over €28 million.

November 7, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Alpha Trains extends TRAXX locomotive maintenance contract with Alstom to 2039

The contract scope has grown to include over 100 TRAXX locomotives operating across Western and Central Europe.

November 7, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

KTZ Express and Waberer’s plan intermodal terminal near Budapest as part of the Middle Corridor

The facility is planned to function as the European endpoint of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor.

November 7, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Class 93 locomotive enters intermodal freight service on Daventry–Scotland corridor

The trial is the first use of the tri-mode locomotive on an intermodal route with loaded containers.

November 7, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

Leadership change at GYSEV CARGO: András Riegler to succeed János Boda as CEO

The Board of Directors of GYSEV has appointed András Riegler as the new CEO of GYSEV CARGO, effective from 8 November 2025. He replaces János Boda, who is leaving the position after nearly four decades at the company.

November 7, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Siemens Mobility offers Dual Mode East Vectron for Central and Eastern Europe

Steffen Bobsien, Head of Locomotives and Coaches at Siemens Mobility, confirmed the information to RAILMARKET News.

November 7, 2025 · 2 min read

Insights

“Not Fit for Freight”: Freight rail associations slam Brussels over capacity regulation

According to the signatories, the current draft fails to support a shift to rail and may reinforce fragmentation in the European railway network.

November 7, 2025 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

Västtrafik will order 35 additional 80 Avelia Stream Nordic trains

The new units will be of the same Avelia Stream Nordic X80 type as the 45 trains currently being delivered.

November 7, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

AlphaTrains, Beacon Rail, Rock Rail, and Willow shortlisted by SBB for high-speed train lease

All four are established players in rolling stock leasing and were selected based on their financial capacity and compliance with technical requirements.

November 6, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

CZ LOKO develops operations in Italy, eyes further European expansion

Additional activities include cooperation with DB Cargo in Germany and project preparation in Austria, Switzerland, and Croatia, where a country-specific locomotive design has been developed.

November 6, 2025 · 2 min read

Insights

UK government introduces Railways Bill to consolidate Britain’s fragmented rail sector under Great British Railways

The bill reflects a wider structural shift away from the privatised and heavily segmented model that has governed Britain’s railways for the past three decades.

November 6, 2025 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

ENNA Transport takes delivery of intermodal wagons from GATX

The handover took place in Sered, Slovakia, and involved a mix of newly built and previously used Sggrs(s) wagons.

November 6, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

ELL Polska Asset receives first Vectron MS with Italian approval – leased to Bahnoperator

The deployment of multi-country approved electric traction is expected to streamline cross-border freight flows without locomotive changes at borders.

November 6, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

CER Cargo Group acquires Austrian WLC from Wiener Lokalbahnen

CER Cargo Group, which operates across multiple Central, Eastern, and Southern European markets, was selected as the top bidder.

November 6, 2025 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

European Commission presents 2040 vision for high-speed rail network across EU borders

The European Commission has presented a comprehensive plan to deliver a unified high-speed rail network across the European Union by 2040.

November 6, 2025 · 4 min read

Rolling Stock

Brazilian VLI signs 10-year maintenance deal with Progress Rail for Northern Corridor operations

The contract spans 10 years and is Progress Rail's first such engagement in South America.

November 5, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Westbahn adds 4 Chinese double-deck units to its fleet, prompting industry criticism

The approval process for the CRRC-built units is close to completion, and passenger service rollout is expected to begin in the coming weeks.

November 5, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Koralmbahn begins freight operations ahead of December passenger launch

The newly built Koralm Railway has commenced freight operations as of early November, several weeks before its official passenger service launch.

November 5, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

DSB Introduces Talgo 230 Trains on Copenhagen–Hamburg Route

With this a daily return service is introduced operated with the Spanish-built rolling stock, which replaces older equipment previously used on the international corridor.

November 5, 2025 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

CZ LOKO expands EffiShunter 1000 fleet in Sweden and Norway to 32 locomotives

CZ LOKO continues to deliver its EffiShunter 1000 locomotives to operators in Sweden and Norway, with a total of 30 units already delivered or on order.

November 5, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Railtrans International acquires 50% of EP Rail, expands into Romanian market

The transaction was finalised in October 2025, following formal approval from Romanian authorities.

November 5, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Grenland Rail orders 5 more EURODUAL locomotives from Stadler

The new batch is expected to be used for both freight and passenger services, including on the Nordlandsbanen line.

November 4, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

SBB Cargo tenders hybrid shunting locomotives

The planned locomotives must be capable of operating both under overhead lines and independently via battery on non-electrified sidings.

November 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

DPB leases two EuroDual locomotives from ELP for mid-2026 operations

The deal expands DPB’s traction capacity and adds dual-mode capability to its freight operations.

November 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

RATP Dev lined up to operate Normandy’s Caen rail hub from 2027

The regional council is expected to vote on the contract award on 15 December 2025. If approved, RATP Développement will begin a transition period in January 2026 to prepare for the start of operations.

November 4, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

Rail passenger transport in the EU hits new high in 2024, freight volumes slightly decrease

Eurostat released data for volumes in passenger and freight rail in 2024.

November 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Two passenger trains hit the same truck in the Netherlands

The collision happened at Meteren level crossing disrupts services, extensive repairs underway.

November 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Srbija Kargo runs Piraeus to Budapest COSCO freight trains on reconstructed Novi Sad – Subotica line

It takes the train 90 minutes to pass the newly-build section of track.

November 4, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

New CEO at Nordic Re-Finance: Thorsten Priebe

He replaces Sven Engquist, who will remain with the company in the role of Chairman of the Board.

November 4, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Sweden sends used rails to Poland for recycling in cross-border circular supply chain

A cross-border recycling scheme has been launched between Sweden and Poland, involving the return of dismantled Swedish rails to ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza.

November 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

The largest battery-powered locomotive on Earth: Fortescue prepares to deploy 14.5 MWh eight-axle locomotives from Progress Rail

Each locomotive is equipped with a 14.5 MWh battery, positioning them among the largest battery-powered mobile rail assets globally.

November 3, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Volkswagen vehicle exports from Slovakia to China routed by rail through Venice

Shipping transit time from Venice to China is around 30 days.

November 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

InnoWay Trieste reaches 100-wagon milestone in modular freight production

The production facility in Trieste is part of a broader strategy to address demand for efficient and configurable freight wagons within Europe.

November 3, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Hexafret inspects open box wagon production at Greenbrier’s Severin site

Greenbrier Europe hosted a visit from Hexafret at its manufacturing facility in Drobeta Turnu Severin, Romania, where production is underway for new freight wagons ordered by the French logistics operator.

November 3, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

Jean Castex appointed CEO of SNCF for four-year term

His appointment was formalised by presidential decree on 29 October 2025, after receiving approval from the relevant parliamentary committees and the board of directors of the Group.

November 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Startups in TrenLab help Renfe’s innovation potential on railways

Renfe has held the third edition of its innovation programme “Pitch Train”, bringing together nine startups, venture capital firms, and corporate partners on board a high-speed AVE service between Madrid and Seville.

November 2, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

West Midlands Railway upgrades its depot in Birmingham

The upgrade, valued at GBP 70 million (approx. EUR 80.4 million), is part of a broader GBP 1 billion investment programme in rolling stock and infrastructure.

November 1, 2025 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Berlin–Amsterdam route is fully converted to ICE 3neo trains as DB and NS celebrate 25 years of cross-border service

To mark the anniversary, the operators are releasing 25,000 additional discounted tickets for travel between the two countries. Fares start at EUR 19.99 and are available until mid-November.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

GE Appliances becomes anchor shipper on new Louisville-West Coast intermodal link

The route uses Kansas City as the interchange point.

October 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

FirstGroup submits new open access Lumo bids

The proposals include new routes from Rochdale to London Euston, and Cardiff to York, along with an extension of its existing Stirling–London service beyond 2030.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

CARGOUNIT signs full-service maintenance agreement for Vectron fleet with Siemens Mobility

The arrangement, signed with the Polish branch of Siemens Mobility, will cover nearly 70 locomotives, with the potential to expand further as new units are delivered under an existing framework agreement.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Managing Remote Rail Projects: Why Modular Offices and Storage Containers Make All the Difference

Keeping rail projects on track, no matter the location.

October 31, 2025 · 4 min read

Passenger Rail

Virgin is back: By 2030, it plans to operate cross-Channel service with 12 new Alstom Avelia Stream high-speed trains

Virgin has received regulatory approval from the UK's Office of Rail and Road to access the Temple Mills International depot in East London. This development paves the way for a new open-access international train operator on the Channel Tunnel route, targeting launch by 2030.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Intermodal operators call for help: Freight shifts back to road, immediate policy response is urgent

The signatories call for immediate political engagement to tackle these points and signal readiness for dialogue with decision-makers.

October 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Poland will modernise rail access to its first nuclear power plant

The net value of the contract is approx. EUR 313 million, with completion scheduled for 2029.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

SBB and RDC launch Basel–Malmö night train in April 2026 with federal funding

The EuroNight service will operate three times weekly in both directions, providing a direct overnight rail connection between Switzerland and southern Scandinavia.

October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

CONCOR advances cement-by-rail operations with Adani and MP Birla

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) is pushing forward its tank container operations for loose cement by launching services for two different customers: Adani Cement and MP Birla Group.

October 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Rapid sale of Dunakeszi wagon factory assets amid bankruptcy process

The Hungarian government has issued a new decree targeting the insolvency of MÁV Dunakeszi Járműgyártó Kft. (formerly Dunakeszi Vehicle Factory), enabling the appointed state liquidator to immediately separate and sell specified assets of the company group without following the usual, lengthier liquidation route.

October 30, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

UAE - Oman cross-border freight service will be launched by Noatum Logistics and Hafeet Rail

The agreement was formalised during the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

October 30, 2025 · 2 min read