Latest news: The **German** private rail freight sector advocates for track access charge reform to reduce costs. Simultaneously, **DB InfraGO** begins a five-month full closure for the right **Rhine** corridor renewal while completing the **Hagen**–**Cologne** route. In strategic developments, **Stadler's EURO6000** locomotive is now authorized for **Belgium** and **Luxembourg**, boosting **North Sea–Mediterranean Corridor** freight. Separately, **Siemens Mobility** strengthens its **Vectron** service network in **France**, and the **African Development Bank** approved EUR 205m for **Morocco's** high-speed rail extension.
Latest Railway News
Technology & Innovation
Munich trial shows remote-controlled trains
Karel Novak
February 3, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Gmeinder delivers two D60 C shunting locomotives to thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
Lubomir Cech
February 3, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Akiem leases first Vectron locomotive to Silverstar Railways
Lubomir Cech
February 3, 2026
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Rolling Stock
TRAXX MS3 locomotive approved for operation in France and five countries
Lubomir Cech
February 3, 2026
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Freight Rail
Middle Corridor: Georgian and Azerbaijani railways launch regular Poti–Baku block train
Lubomir Cech
February 3, 2026
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Freight Rail
BLS Cargo beyond Switzerland: Regular BMW car trains between Leipzig and Zeebrugge
Lubomir Cech
February 2, 2026
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1 min read
Freight Rail
Port of Alicante grows rail-linked container traffic in 2025
Lubomir Cech
February 2, 2026
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Business
Heavy Haul Rail launches as independent UK bulk freight operator
Lubomir Cech
February 2, 2026
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2 min read
Business
Poland’s Rail Freight Hits Lowest Level Since 2012
Karel Novak
February 2, 2026
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2 min read
Freight Rail
TX Logistik increases Duisburg–Milan services to 10 weekly trains each way
Lubomir Cech
February 2, 2026
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1 min read
Rolling Stock
DPB Rail Infra Service adds two Siemens Vectron locomotives
Lubomir Cech
February 2, 2026
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Rolling Stock
First GoA2 Train Service Begins in Switzerland
Karel Novak
January 31, 2026
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Passenger Rail
Keolis retains Virginia Railway Express operating contract
Lubomir Cech
January 30, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Akiem signs maintenance agreement with Technis and a new contract with Naviland Cargo
Lubomir Cech
January 30, 2026
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