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Stories about billions of euros at rail offices: news about the biggest deals, transactions, acquisitions, and railway bosses in commercial newsfeed.

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ČD wants to buy up to ten more long-distance trains

In consideration of the success of the ComfortJet trains, even before they have been fully put into service, České dráhy (ČD) has announced a tender for the delivery of an additional ten push-pull trains for long-distance routes.

Karel Novak August 26, 2025 · 2 min read

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Railcare restructures into three core business areas

The move follows earlier announcements regarding the company's operational segmentation and is aimed at supporting internal coordination and market alignment.

Lubomir Cech August 25, 2025 · 1 min read

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Alstom: contract to support GWR's fleet reintroduction

The €90 million contract will see Alstom's trains return to service across South West England later this year.

Karel Novak August 25, 2025 · 2 min read

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LTG Cargo Ukraine: focus on rolling stock lease services

Previously providing freight forwarding services, from September LTG Cargo Ukraine will change its business model to focus on rolling stock lease services, including wagons and locomotives.

Karel Novak August 22, 2025 · 3 min read

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Tigges: Claims Possible Over Track Access Failures

Court rulings strengthen railway undertakings’ rights to compensation when infrastructure is unavailable.

Karel Novak August 20, 2025 · 2 min read

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Vollert Anlagenbau enters insolvency amid slump in rail-related industrial demand

Vollert Anlagenbau, a long standing family owned machinery and plant engineering company based in Weinsberg, filed for insolvency at the District Court of Heilbronn on 18 July 2025.

Lubomir Cech August 19, 2025 · 2 min read

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Mary Considine to replace Jim Meade as Iarnród Éireann CEO

The Board of Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that Mary Considine will take over as Chief Executive of the company later this year, following the retirement of Jim Meade.

Lubomir Cech August 19, 2025 · 2 min read

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DB Engineering & Consulting secures €38.3 million design deal for Poland–Kaunas Rail Baltica section

Rail Baltica’s construction phase is underway across the three Baltic nations, with about 43 percent of the mainline projected to be construction-ready by the end of 2025.

Lubomir Cech August 18, 2025 · 2 min read

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RCG: Kick-off for global pallet partnership

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Pallet Control Tower (PCT) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at optimising pallet management on a global scale.

Karel Novak August 16, 2025 · 1 min read

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DB supervisory board and federal ministry agree on CEO transition

Deutsche Bahn will undergo a leadership change following a decision to end the contract of CEO Dr. Richard Lutz early.

Lubomir Cech August 15, 2025 · 1 min read

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HHLA has announced successful first half of 2025

Group revenue increased by 16.3 per cent to €884.5 million (previous year: €760.3 million).

Karel Novak August 15, 2025 · 2 min read

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Railpool secures €200 million subordinated financing for fleet expansion

The financing involves new investors from Singapore, the USA, and Germany, broadening the company’s funding base.

Lubomir Cech August 13, 2025 · 1 min read

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PKP SA ended 2024 with a loss of €73 million

PKP SA concluded 2024 with a net loss of €73 million, primarily due to a €105 million write-down of the value of shares in its subsidiary PKP Cargo.

Karel Novak August 7, 2025 · 2 min read

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Rail Baltica: New contracts worth EUR 235 million

The contracts have been signed for the installation of rail tracks and the embankment of the main line along a 77 km section.

Karel Novak August 7, 2025 · 2 min read

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Spain: High-speed rail reaches 40 million passengers in 2024, freight continues to decline

The growth in high-speed rail follows the liberalization of the market and increased competition across major corridors.

Lubomir Cech August 6, 2025 · 2 min read

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PKP CARGO: new structure since 1 August 2025

The headquarters of PKP CARGO S.A. are currently undergoing restructuring, and all seven of the Company's plants, which previously operated as separate units, have now been formally merged.

Karel Novak August 5, 2025 · 2 min read

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CAF’s rail business sees strong growth in services and backlog in H1 2025

The rail division achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2, contributing to a total company backlog of EUR 15.59 billion, of which EUR 13.54 billion is linked to rail activities.

Lubomir Cech August 4, 2025 · 2 min read

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DB decreases losses in H1 2025, focuses on cost-cutting and infrastructure overhaul

The net loss after tax amounted to EUR 760 million, while income from the DB Schenker divestment temporarily pushed the result to EUR 6.9 billion in the black.

Lubomir Cech August 1, 2025 · 3 min read

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Rail Cargo Group signs long-term agreement with Sona terminal near Verona in Italy

The deal positions RCG as one of the main operators at the logistics hub

Lubomir Cech July 31, 2025 · 1 min read

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85 billion USD: The costs of the first Transcontinental Freight Network made of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern

A joint network would span over 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers).

Lubomir Cech July 30, 2025 · 2 min read