Latest news: In Germany, the Federal Network Agency significantly cut 2026 rail freight track access charges by 12-14%, while regional passenger charges increased. Adif opened an expanded intermodal freight terminal in Navarra, Spain, quadrupling capacity for the TEN-T Atlantic Corridor. Alpha Trains expanded its maintenance deal with Talbot Services for fleet overhauls and ETCS retrofits in Aachen. Renfe successfully tested HVO fuel in Spain, and LTG Group in Lithuania is trialing AI for autonomous rail, highlighting innovation and sustainability. EUROFIMA is funding 94 regional trains for České dráhy (ČD) in the Czech Republic.
Latest Railway News
Passenger Rail
First views of the Hyundai Rotem locomotives and trainsets for TRC
Lubomir Cech
August 4, 2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group optimises logistics services in Italy
Karel Novak
August 3, 2023
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1 min read
Passenger Rail
Confirmed: Prague - Gdansk train will be launched
RAILMARKET NEWS
August 3, 2023
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Technology & Innovation
Next-gen rail maintenance: Robel Rail Automation unveils robotic system
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 3, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Munich will get the second combined transport transloading terminal: München Nord
Lubomir Cech
August 3, 2023
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Freight Rail
CARGOUNIT strengthens the fleet by ordering up to 30 Dragon 2 locomotives from NEWAG
Lubomir Cech
August 2, 2023
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
DB: AI overcomes shortage of skilled workers
Karel Novak
August 2, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
EC gives the green light to the Czech rail interoperability programme
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 2, 2023
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2 min read
Passenger Rail
News from the passenger rail market – beginning of August summary
Lubomir Cech
August 2, 2023
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5 min read
Passenger Rail
Chiltern Railways started running trains on recycled vegetable oil
Lubomir Cech
August 1, 2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
GÜTERBAHNEN criticise governmental subsidies of DB Cargo
Lubomir Cech
August 1, 2023
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2 min read
Passenger Rail
Railway progress: CAF MiiRA and Euskotren to implement quiet wheel systems
Marketa Horpeniakova
August 1, 2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
15 more Vectron locomotives for Akiem, new customers announced
Lubomir Cech
August 1, 2023
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1 min read
Business
EIB approves loan of up to EUR 250 million for Divača-Koper Second Track project
Karel Novak
July 31, 2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
Wabtec to boost CN's fleet efficiency with the modernization of 60 locomotives
Marketa Horpeniakova
July 31, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Ukrzaliznytsia starts new intermodal connection of port of Gdansk with four Ukrainian cities
Lubomir Cech
July 31, 2023
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1 min read
Passenger Rail
ČD puts special wagons with panoramic views into service
Karel Novak
July 28, 2023
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2 min read
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