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RegioJet will withdraw from Polish domestic rail market after just two months of full timetable operations

The Czech private operator entered the Polish market in September 2025 with a trial service on the Kraków–Warsaw corridor and started full timetable implementation from 1 March 2026.

Lubomir Cech April 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

German rail passenger numbers slightly grew in 2025

Rail passenger numbers in Germany increased in 2025, driven by growth in both local and long-distance services, according to preliminary data published by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on April 8.

Lubomir Cech April 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

SNCF Voyageurs selected for Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s first liberalised rail lot

The selection follows a competitive bidding process involving three candidates and is the first step in the region's mandatory transition toward open-access tendering for its TER services.

Lubomir Cech April 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

LNER reinstates InterCity 225 services to Newcastle

The return forms part of the operator’s December 2025 timetable, which adds 10,000 services annually.

Lubomir Cech April 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

GYSEV expands passenger operations on Csorna–Pápa and Győr–Celldömölk lines

The Győr–Sopron–Ebenfurth Railway (GYSEV) has officially expanded its passenger transport portfolio from 1 April 2026, taking over regional services on two additional routes in Western Hungary.

Lubomir Cech April 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

SNCF Voyageurs and SBB extend TGV Lyria partnership to 2032

The agreement secures continued joint operation of TGV Lyria high-speed services between Switzerland and France, a cooperation that has been in place for more than 45 years.

Lubomir Cech March 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Leo Express wins five-year Munich – Prague contract

The five-year contract was awarded at approximately EUR 17m, excluding infrastructure charges.

Lubomir Cech March 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Great Britain rail journeys reach 466 million in Q4 2025, a 4% increase

Passenger kilometres rose 3% year-on-year to 16.7 billion, while inflation-adjusted revenue increased 2% to GBP 3.1 billion (EUR 3.6bn).

Lubomir Cech March 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Transdev wins 10-year contract for exo, the Montreal commuter rail network

The agreement follows a two-year tender process and includes a one-year mobilisation phase, with an option to extend for an additional four years.

Lubomir Cech March 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Le Train will operate high speed routes from Paris to Bordeaux and Rennes

The agreements formalise capacity arrangements on two of France’s busiest intercity axes.

Lubomir Cech March 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

BDŽ with full fleet of 25 Smartrons, buys 91 DB passenger coaches

The 91 coaches are intended to address a shortage of passenger rolling stock, which the ministry says has affected service quality.

Lubomir Cech March 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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GoVolta launches Amsterdam–Berlin and Hamburg trains in March 2026

The Dutch operator plans three weekly return services on each route at launch, increasing both corridors to daily operation by summer 2026.

Lubomir Cech March 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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SNCF Voyages Italia plans 13 daily high-speed services in Italy from 2027

The operator is seeking sufficient train paths to run nine daily return services between Turin and Naples and four between Turin and Venice.

Lubomir Cech March 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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DB expands summer ICE services to Belgium

Deutsche Bahn will expand its cross-border services to Belgium this summer, introducing a seasonal ICE connection that continues from Brussels to cities such as Ghent, Bruges and the North Sea coast.

Karel Novak March 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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Seasonal trains reflect shift toward rail leisure travel

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is adapting its seasonal tourist services for 2026, highlighting a broader European shift toward rail-based leisure travel and sustainable mobility.

Karel Novak March 7, 2026 · 2 min read

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Amtrak adopts single-deck strategy for long-distance fleet renewal

The revised approach follows a joint review with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and feedback received during the earlier request for proposals.

Lubomir Cech March 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Deutsche Bahn allocates EUR 20m for ICE comfort measures

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German federal government have launched an immediate action programme titled “More Comfort on Long-Distance Trains”, backed by an additional EUR 20m in 2026.

Lubomir Cech March 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

Slovenian Railways carries 20.9 million passengers in 2025

Slovenian Railways (SŽ–Potniški promet) transported 20.9 million passengers in 2025, the highest annual total since Slovenia’s independence and 25% more than in 2024.

Lubomir Cech March 5, 2026 · 2 min read

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Leo Express launches Warsaw–Kraków domestic services

From Kraków, the service continues internationally via Ostrava, Olomouc and Pardubice to Prague, establishing a through Warsaw–Kraków–Prague connection.

Lubomir Cech March 5, 2026 · 2 min read

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DB and ÖBB deploy ICE 4 on Graz–Munich corridor

Five direct trains operate daily in each direction between Graz and Munich. The route is complemented by a daily Nightjet service linking Graz with Berlin overnight.

Lubomir Cech March 4, 2026 · 1 min read