Infrastructure

Hellenic Train, BDŽ and Port of Thessaloniki want to strengthen intermodal rail links between Greece and Bulgaria

The agreement establishes a framework for developing a rail cargo corridor centred on Thessaloniki and improving connections to Balkan and Central European markets.

Lubomir Cech May 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Poland prepares power supply for HSR

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny has launched a tender for traction substations that will power future high-speed rail lines from Warsaw to Łódź and Wrocław.

Karel Novak May 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

La Spezia terminal adds electric port tractor

Contship has introduced a fully electric port tractor at La Spezia Container Terminal as part of a pilot project to reduce direct emissions from terminal operations.

Karel Novak May 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

HŽ Infrastruktura selects contractor for upgrade and double track of Dugo Selo - Novska line

The contract is valued at EUR 677.1m excluding VAT, with works scheduled to last five years and 10 months after signature.

Lubomir Cech May 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

The first element of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is to be sunk

Lubomir Cech May 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Two freight trains derailments disrupt Lithuanian main lines and Rail Baltica corridor

Lithuanian Railways (LTG) is investigating two freight derailments that occurred within three days at Gudžiūnai in central Lithuania and Jiesia near Kaunas.

Lubomir Cech May 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Tracción Rail wins 25-year contract for Salamanca terminal

The concession includes an additional investment of around EUR 5m to expand bulk storage capacity by 36,000 m³, increasing total capacity to 54,000 m³.

Lubomir Cech May 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

KiwiRail opens Christchurch hub, deploys new DM locomotives

Four locomotives have already entered service in New Zealand, with the remaining units scheduled for delivery in batches over the next two years.

Lubomir Cech May 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Poland launches second HSR construction tender

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny has launched a second construction tender for Poland’s first high-speed rail line between Warsaw and Łódź.

Karel Novak May 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Infrastructure

Tauern tunnel closure to affect freight flows

ÖBB will close the Tauern tunnel for five months in 2027 as part of a major upgrade of one of Austria’s key north–south rail corridors.

Karel Novak April 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Hafeet Rail reaches 40% completion on Oman–UAE link

The 238 km cross-border railway has advanced through 27 million cubic metres of earthworks and the construction of 80 major structures.

Lubomir Cech April 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

PJM opens Swiss subsidiary for rail vehicle services

Austrian rail systems specialist PJM has opened a Swiss subsidiary, strengthening its local presence in rail vehicle engineering, testing and certification.

Karel Novak April 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Adif reopens Rubí tunnel for Mediterranean Corridor freight traffic between France and Spain

The critical link near Barcelona resumes limited operations following emergency structural reinforcement to stabilize the tunnel floor and vault.

Lubomir Cech April 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

HGK starts railway depot construction in Brühl

The depot will combine office space, workshops and staff facilities in a single complex, bringing together operational planning and field activities.

Lubomir Cech April 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Infrabel awards high-speed line turnout contracts to Vossloh

The HSL 1 line, which entered service in 1997, is undergoing a broader modernisation programme.

Lubomir Cech April 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Port Tarragona prepares inland Guadalajara intermodal terminal

The terminal covers 152,500 m² within the Puerta Centro – Ciudad del Transporte logistics area in the Henares Corridor.

Lubomir Cech April 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

PCC Intermodal progresses with new terminal construction near Rzeszów

The total investment value is estimated at more than PLN 369m (around EUR 86m).

Lubomir Cech April 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Rail to choose where billions will go

The Czech Republic is entering a new phase of transport investment. With more projects than available funding, the focus is shifting from volume to priorities. Speaking at the Železnice Pardubice conference, Martin Kolovratník, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Správa železnic, explains what this means for the future of rail.

Karel Novak April 16, 2026 · 4 min read

Infrastructure

Polish development fund co-finances CLIP intermodal terminal in Zabrze

The project, valued at EUR 33.5m (PLN 145m), is scheduled for completion in mid-2026 and is located on the former KWK Makoszowy and JSW Koks industrial site.

Lubomir Cech April 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

Renfe tenders maintenance depot for new Stadler commuter trains for Madrid

The facility, with an 18-month construction period, will service the new high-capacity Stadler trains entering operation from 2026 on the busy Móstoles–Humanes corridor.

Lubomir Cech April 14, 2026 · 2 min read