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Infrastructure

Poland expands Euroterminal Sławków to double its intermodal capacity

The investment aligns with broader economic plans for Poland, specifically aimed at logistics infrastructure supporting Central and Eastern Europe, including transport links crucial to the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.

Lubomir Cech May 29, 2025 · 2 min read

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Italy–Greece intergovernmental summit brings EUR 760 million for Greek rail investments

The announcement includes contributions of over EUR 400 million from Greece and EUR 360 million from the FS Group.

Lubomir Cech May 22, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Siemens to deliver long-term interlocking framework for Iarnród Éireann

The total estimated value of the contract exceeds EUR 100 million, with work scheduled to continue through to 2040.

Lubomir Cech May 21, 2025 · 2 min read

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Finland: A shift of railways to European track is back on the table due to security concerns

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is reconsidering a shift from Finland's current 1524 mm rail gauge to the European standard of 1435 mm.

Lubomir Cech May 21, 2025 · 2 min read

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Collision between SBB locomotive and rail excavator halts traffic in St. Gallen

The incident occurred shortly after 02:00 on Monday, 19 May 2025, during track maintenance operations.

Lubomir Cech May 20, 2025 · 1 min read

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Second stage of Malmbanan track renewal underway in Sweden for an increased, 30-tonne axle load

The current phase completes a two-stage programme aimed at increasing reliability and reducing long-term maintenance demand on the Gällivare–Kiruna section.

Lubomir Cech May 19, 2025 · 2 min read

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Australian government confirms EUR 2 billion funding for rail projects under federal budget 2025–26

The Australian Labor Government has confirmed its intention to continue funding multiple rail projects across Australia as part of the Federal Budget 2025–26.

Lubomir Cech May 19, 2025 · 2 min read

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Canadian National allocates €2.3 billion for network maintenance and expansion in 2025

The program includes both track maintenance and capacity increase projects, with specific emphasis on initiatives underway in Western Canada.

Lubomir Cech May 16, 2025 · 2 min read

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As Öresund bridge reaches 25 years, transport bottleneck shifts towards Sweden

The Öresund Bridge, connecting Sweden and Denmark, has completed 25 years of operation.

Lubomir Cech May 16, 2025 · 2 min read

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DB prepares for construction of a new freight rail line

Preparatory activities and tender processes for the main works on the new double-track freight line between Nuremberg and Eltersdorf are currently underway.

Lubomir Cech May 16, 2025 · 2 min read

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Construction of a new maintenance facility at Amtrak’s Seattle yard

Amtrak has begun construction works on a new maintenance facility at King Street Yard in Seattle, covering nearly 9,300 square metres.

Lubomir Cech May 13, 2025 · 2 min read

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MITMA advances with standard gauge adaptation on the line to Alicante and electrification of the Basque ‘Y’

Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MITMA) has launched two infrastructure projects targeting both freight and high-speed passenger operations.

Lubomir Cech May 10, 2025 · 3 min read

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Ukrainian Railways take delivery of first voestalpine rail shipment

The delivery included 1,400 tonnes of rails and arrived earlier than scheduled.

Lubomir Cech May 6, 2025 · 1 min read

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Massive blackout disrupts railway operations in Spain and Portugal, services being gradually restored

Railway operations across Spain and Portugal experienced widespread disruptions on Monday, April 28, 2025, following extensive power outages.

Lubomir Cech April 29, 2025 · 2 min read

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Finland begins planning standard gauge rail connection to Norwegian sea

The decision, made during mid-term budget talks, is part of a broader plan to establish a direct rail connection from Kemi to the port of Narvik in Norway.

Lubomir Cech April 29, 2025 · 2 min read

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For the first time in years, Germany's railway infrastructure is steady.

All bridges, tunnels, superstructures, tracks, switches, level crossings, signal boxes, overhead lines and station infrastructure were examined and graded according to the school grading system.

Karel Novak April 23, 2025 · 3 min read

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ÖBB storks: Hatching moment on Easter Sunday

On Easter Sunday, the moment had finally arrived: the ÖBB storks in Perg had offspring. The first chicks hatched from six eggs – just in time for Easter. For the third time in a row, a new generation of storks is growing up in Perg.

Karel Novak April 23, 2025 · 2 min read

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CPK picks contractor for Poland's HSR tunnel

Centralny Port KomunikACYJny has awarded a contract to a consortium led by PORR for the new High-Speed Rail tunnel in Łódź.

Karel Novak April 19, 2025 · 2 min read

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Alstom starts construction of maintenance workshop for FGC’s new Barcelona airport trains

Construction has started on a new rolling stock maintenance facility located on the premises of Alstom’s manufacturing site in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda.

Lubomir Cech April 17, 2025 · 2 min read

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No more sonic booms: HS2 completes 220-metre tunnel portals to reduce pressure waves on new high-speed line

The infrastructure has been developed to mitigate micro-pressure waves caused by high-speed trains entering tunnels at speeds of up to 322 km/h.

Lubomir Cech April 16, 2025 · 2 min read