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FS Group reports €18 billion in 2025 investments and confirms delivery of 241 new vehicles

The update comes with the first-year review of the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, which is a long-term capital programme across infrastructure, rolling stock, energy and digitalisation.

Lubomir Cech December 12, 2025 · 1 min read

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Austria: ÖBB, Post expand locker network

ÖBB and Austrian Post are launching a programme to install roughly fifty 24/7 parcel lockers at railway stations across Austria. The rollout includes the first off-grid lockers powered by roof-mounted photovoltaic modules.

Karel Novak December 10, 2025 · 2 min read

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A new visual identity for Great British Railways

The UK government has introduced a new Railways Bill to Parliament, outlining the legal framework for the creation of Great British Railways (GBR).

Lubomir Cech December 10, 2025 · 2 min read

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Kombiverkehr restructures Germany–Spain traffic

Changes in traffic were announced ahead of the 2025/2026 calendar change.

Lubomir Cech December 10, 2025 · 1 min read

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RAILPOOL Polska with a new Managing Director

The change comes at a time when operators across the freight sector face operational and market-driven pressure.

Lubomir Cech December 9, 2025 · 1 min read

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DB InfraGO cuts board to six divisions

The supervisory board of DB InfraGO has approved a major restructuring of the organisation from 1 January 2026, reducing the number of board divisions from eight to six. Several new executives have been appointed to lead key infrastructure and station-related portfolios.

Karel Novak December 4, 2025 · 2 min read

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Wabtec buys Frauscher for €675 million

Wabtec has finalized its acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, expanding its footprint in train detection and signalling. The Austrian-based company will join Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence division.

Karel Novak December 3, 2025 · 2 min read

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PKP CARGO in the first nine months of 2025: Improved financial performance

PKP CARGO, which is undergoing restructuring, has reported a clear improvement in its financial results for the first nine months of 2025.

Lubomir Cech December 3, 2025 · 2 min read

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€15m EU contract for Ukraine reconstruction, rail incl.

The EU has issued a €15 million tender under the Ukraine FIRST programme to prepare priority reconstruction projects across Ukraine. The 48-month contract includes major transport and rail infrastructure.

Karel Novak December 2, 2025 · 2 min read

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Future Czech PM's company buys Rotterdam ammonia terminal

Agrofert company, owned by likely future Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš, is acquiring OCI Ammonia Holding B.V. for €290 million. The deal includes Rotterdam’s ammonia import and storage terminal and a Europe-wide distribution platform.

Karel Novak December 1, 2025 · 2 min read

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HGK and Port of Rotterdam form partnership to develop low-emission Rhine logistics corridor

Lubomir Cech November 29, 2025 · 2 min read

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China Railway joins Middle Corridor Multimodal JV to support Trans-Caspian route development

The partnership was announced on 18 November and signals China's deeper involvement in the logistics corridor linking China and Europe via Central Asia and the Caspian Sea.

Lubomir Cech November 27, 2025 · 2 min read

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EU reaches agreement on revised rules for railway capacity allocation

The regulation will replace the current system, which is managed nationally, decided on an annual basis, and operated manually.

Lubomir Cech November 20, 2025 · 1 min read

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DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing structures lease deal for 25 ICE3neo trains for DB

DAL delivered the operating-lease framework underpinning the entire transaction.

Lubomir Cech November 19, 2025 · 2 min read

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SBB Cargo International will get a new CEO in 2026

Marcel Theis, currently Chief Operating Officer and long-time deputy to Flore, has been appointed to take over the CEO role on 1 January 2026.

Lubomir Cech November 19, 2025 · 2 min read

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Norfolk Southern shareholders approve Union Pacific merger terms

The vote, held during a special shareholder meeting on 14 November 2025, saw nearly 99% of votes cast in favour of the transaction.

Lubomir Cech November 18, 2025 · 1 min read

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Siemens and SBB sign major signalling deal

Siemens Mobility and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have signed a framework agreement for the large-scale digitalisation of signalling systems across Switzerland, paving the way for more efficient and resilient rail operations.

Karel Novak November 17, 2025 · 2 min read

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EUROGATE and CMA CGM plan cooperation for Hamburg terminal

The step is tied to closer coordination between EUROGATE and the CMA CGM Group, one of the world’s largest container carriers.

Lubomir Cech November 14, 2025 · 2 min read

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METRANS signs MoU to introduce full schedule train service between Xi’an and Budapest

METRANS described the corridor as a gateway for “Silk Road” customers into Central and Eastern Europe via its network.

Lubomir Cech November 11, 2025 · 1 min read

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Arlanda Express selects SISCOG for operations

A-Train AB, the company operating Sweden’s Arlanda Express service, has selected SISCOG’s integrated planning software to streamline train and staff operations on the Stockholm–Arlanda Airport route.

Karel Novak November 8, 2025 · 2 min read