Latest news: A major railway incident occurred in Munich, Germany, where two freight wagons fell from a bridge onto a street during shunting, causing disruption. In positive developments, Stadler unveiled the first narrow-gauge hydrogen train for Sardinia, Italy, signaling advancements in sustainable transport. Additionally, an Alstom-led consortium secured EUR 690 million in contracts to modernize railway corridors in Egypt, enhancing digital systems and infrastructure. Lastly, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) forged a strategic partnership to develop rail projects across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focusing on infrastructure and decarbonisation.
Latest Railway News
Passenger Rail
Greece's worst floods in modern history disrupt rail services
Marketa Horpeniakova
September 11, 2023
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2 min read
Infrastructure
New harmonised EU standards to support cross-border rail transport
Karel Novak
September 11, 2023
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2 min read
Passenger Rail
Gotthard Base Tunnel heading to be completed by end of September
Karel Novak
September 8, 2023
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2 min read
Insights
Guide for Traveling in Europe by Train: Free Rides, Discounts and Single Tickets
Lubomir Cech
September 8, 2023
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7 min read
Freight Rail
TAC will modernise locomotives and purchase new wagons for agricultural shipments
Lubomir Cech
September 7, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
A new 18-million tonnes contract for PKP CARGO
Lubomir Cech
September 7, 2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
Tino Gerschler, Baltic Port Rail: Grain freight dominates
Karel Novak
September 7, 2023
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9 min read
Rolling Stock
Traxtion introduced the first two overhauled locomotives for east Africa
Lubomir Cech
September 6, 2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
Grenada Railroad reactivates freight service
Karel Novak
September 6, 2023
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
Nevomo: the ability of trains to levitate on existing railway infrastructure
Karel Novak
September 6, 2023
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3 min read
Freight Rail
CargoBeamer: Growth of Domodossola terminal and higher frequency of trains to Germany
Lubomir Cech
September 6, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
HŽ Cargo receives the first out of 17 modernised locomotives
Lubomir Cech
September 5, 2023
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1 min read
Infrastructure
Track renewal and signalling modernisation on the Cairo – Beni Suef line in Egypt
Lubomir Cech
September 5, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Hupac: Concerns over proposed rail freight cost increases amid economic uncertainty
Marketa Horpeniakova
September 5, 2023
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2 min read
Passenger Rail
Passenger Rail Newsfilter, beginning of September 2023
Lubomir Cech
September 5, 2023
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3 min read
Freight Rail
Norway’s second biggest freight terminal doubles capacity and becomes zero emission ready
Lubomir Cech
September 4, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
EIB grants Ukrzaliznytsia €100 million for rail freight advancements
Marketa Horpeniakova
September 4, 2023
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2 min read
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