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RAILPOOL is expanding its locomotive leasing activities in France, with deliveries of 30 Alstom Traxx Universal electric locomotives under way since March 2026.
Správa železnic has announced changes in its senior management and key departments as part of a wider transformation focused on simpler governance, centralisation and more transparent procurement.
Siemens Mobility has agreed to acquire key businesses of Italy’s MERMEC Group, expanding its rail diagnostics, measurement and signalling portfolio.
Alstom reported record order intake and a higher backlog for fiscal year 2025/26, while execution issues on some rolling stock contracts continued to weigh on margins.
The measure applies to carriers starting operations on the Polish network and aligns with Regulation (EU) 2018/763.
České dráhy has issued €500 million in senior unsecured eurobonds, with investor demand reaching more than €1.8 billion.
The change follows around 13 years of management by Tobias Richter and Maximilian Richter.
The agreements cover passenger rolling stock, freight locomotives and infrastructure maintenance vehicles.
EUROFIMA will provide €500 million in long-term financing to Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane for new regional rolling stock in Italy.
No decision has been taken, and talks are described as being at an early stage.
Nikutta most recently served as CEO of DB Cargo and has held senior roles in the European rail and mobility sector.
The network brings together key regional logistics and rail freight operators to coordinate activities, share expertise and develop joint initiatives.
The agreement, announced on 11 May 2026, follows a cooperation agreement signed in March between SBB and SNCF Voyageurs to develop new international routes.
UNIFE has presented proposals to help finance a future European high-speed rail network, including emissions revenues, infrastructure bonds and more EU funding.
Stadler has delivered the first nine FLIRT electric multiple units to Koleje Mazowieckie, launching a 75-train programme for Poland’s Mazovia region.
The route runs from Budapest through eastern Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to Ploče.
Stadler shareholders approved all Board proposals at the company’s Annual General Meeting, including a dividend of CHF 0.50 per share after a stronger 2025.
Moody’s has upgraded České dráhy to Baa1 with a stable outlook, citing stronger performance, improved liquidity and restructuring steps at ČD Cargo.
The company uses rail logistics to distribute biofuels to customers in multiple European markets.
The return of the Dunakeszi facility to the MÁV Group is described by the company as professionally justified, while the earlier privatisation is regarded as a mistake.