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EU awards major transport infrastructure grants in Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine

European Commission issued grant agreements under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for transport infrastructure projects in Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine and Moldova.

Lubomir Cech November 11, 2025 · 2 min read

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ÖBB completes 29-day closure on Arlberg line with infrastructure upgrades

Train services on the Arlberg line between Ötztal and Bludenz resumed on 3 November 2025 after a 29-day closure.

Lubomir Cech November 9, 2025 · 1 min read

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Thurbo opens upgraded Weinfelden facility to support fleet renewal and maintenance

On 1 November 2025, Thurbo and SBB officially opened a modernised train service facility in Weinfelden, Switzerland.

Lubomir Cech November 8, 2025 · 2 min read

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KTZ Express and Waberer’s plan intermodal terminal near Budapest as part of the Middle Corridor

The facility is planned to function as the European endpoint of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor.

Lubomir Cech November 7, 2025 · 1 min read

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New combined transport terminal planned for Dortmund logistics park

A consortium composed of Duisburger Hafen (“duisport”), Captrain Deutschland and Dortmunder Hafen intends to establish a joint venture to build and operate a trailer handling intermodal terminal in the Westfalenhütte logistics park in Dortmund.

Karel Novak November 5, 2025 · 2 min read

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Two passenger trains hit the same truck in the Netherlands

The collision happened at Meteren level crossing disrupts services, extensive repairs underway.

Lubomir Cech November 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Hitachi to modernise key Sofia–Serbia rail link

Bulgaria’s rail infrastructure manager NRIC has awarded Hitachi Rail, working with CERB, a contract to install ETCS Level 1 and GSM-R on the Voluyak–Dragoman line — a key cross-border link between Sofia and Serbia.

Karel Novak November 3, 2025 · 2 min read

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New FGC airport train unveiled in Barcelona

Alstom and Catalan operator FGC have revealed the first train for the new express link between Barcelona city centre and El Prat Airport, now undergoing tests ahead of launch in 2026–2027.

Karel Novak November 1, 2025 · 2 min read

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West Midlands Railway upgrades its depot in Birmingham

The upgrade, valued at GBP 70 million (approx. EUR 80.4 million), is part of a broader GBP 1 billion investment programme in rolling stock and infrastructure.

Lubomir Cech November 1, 2025 · 1 min read

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Poland will modernise rail access to its first nuclear power plant

The net value of the contract is approx. EUR 313 million, with completion scheduled for 2029.

Lubomir Cech October 31, 2025 · 2 min read

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METRANS plans to acquire stake in Hamm's freight hub developer to support expansion of Multi Hub Westfalen

The company intends to acquire a 27 percent stake in EANG, pending approval by Hamm’s city council.

Lubomir Cech October 30, 2025 · 1 min read

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Tracción Rail and Continental Rail secure €5.65 million contract for ADIF infrastructure support

The contract is part of ADIF’s ongoing maintenance programme for the Red Ferroviaria de Interés General (RFIG), the backbone of Spain’s railway infrastructure.

Lubomir Cech October 29, 2025 · 1 min read

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CSX runs first train over Forest Hill Flyover in Chicago

The grade separation is designed to ease rail congestion, reduce delays, and improve operational efficiency across freight and passenger services.

Lubomir Cech October 27, 2025 · 1 min read

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Innsbruck starts station and freight rebuild

Preparatory works have begun in Innsbruck, where ÖBB is launching a long-planned reconstruction of both the main passenger station and adjacent freight facilities.

Karel Novak October 24, 2025 · 2 min read

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Akiem opens new maintenance workshop in Borlänge that will support Scandinavian region

The opening reflects Akiem’s ongoing efforts to provide tailored traction solutions and closer technical support for its Scandinavian customers amid rising operational demands.

Lubomir Cech October 24, 2025 · 1 min read

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Hitachi Rail backs key Bulgaria corridor

Hitachi Rail will provide technical support for the maintenance of signalling systems on the Sofia–Plovdiv–Svilengrad corridor, reinforcing one of Bulgaria’s most strategic rail routes.

Karel Novak October 23, 2025 · 2 min read

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Saudi Arabia modernises its rail network with Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility will support the project with technologies for automation, digitalisation, and traffic management.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 21, 2025 · 2 min read

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Bavaria Gets €4bn Rail Upgrade in 2026

Deutsche Bahn’s infrastructure company DB InfraGO will invest more than €4 billion into Bavaria’s rail network in 2026, renewing 500 km of track and over 200 switches to modernise routes and reduce long-term disruptions.

Karel Novak October 21, 2025 · 2 min read

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Progress on Bakty–Ayagoz Rail Line

Officials from Kazakhstan and China met in the Abay region to discuss the progress of the Bakty–Ayagoz railway line, a major infrastructure project designed to expand the country’s transport and logistics network.

Karel Novak October 16, 2025 · 1 min read

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Cando acquires rail terminal in Houston

The site includes additional land for future expansion and is located near the Houston Ship Channel, in proximity to several major petrochemical producers.

Lubomir Cech October 15, 2025 · 1 min read