Latest news: Recent European railway news highlights significant infrastructure investments and operational shifts. Spain approved a EUR 62m rail freight terminal in Cantabria (SICAN, Adif) to boost intermodal transport. DB InfraGO announced major infrastructure renewal on Germany's Berlin–Hannover corridor, causing diversions. Forwardis secured the ScandFibre Rail27 contract, linking Sweden with continental Europe, while Green Cargo will operate Stockholm's Årsta terminal. Alpha Trains ordered 25 Stadler EURO6000 locomotives for Spanish freight and cross-border links. Great Britain's rail journeys surpassed pre-pandemic levels, aided by the Elizabeth Line.
Latest Railway News
Business
Vossloh acquires Nordic Tamping Service in Sweden
Lubomir Cech
January 17, 2026
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Freight Rail
GTS launches Padua–Zeebrugge intermodal rail service
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2026
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Infrastructure
UK government commits up to £45bn to Northern Powerhouse Rail
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2026
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Rolling Stock
CAF will supply 10 more Régiolis trains for SNCF Voyageurs in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2026
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Freight Rail
METRANS starts semitrailers transport for Hilal Trans on Türkiye–Slovakia corridor
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2026
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Technology & Innovation
ÖBB started DAC demo train for testing in real operating conditions
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Alstom will supply 26 additional Coradia Max trains to Baden-Württemberg
Lubomir Cech
January 16, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Stern & Hafferl Verkehr starts deployment of new Vectron Dual Modes in Austria
Lubomir Cech
January 15, 2026
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Passenger Rail
Ouigo suspends up to eight daily Madrid–Andalusia services until 22 January
Lubomir Cech
January 15, 2026
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Freight Rail
Green Cargo cuts 115 positions as part of 2026 cost reductions
Lubomir Cech
January 15, 2026
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Freight Rail
NIAG Logistics resumes rail supply to Steag Iqony power plants
Lubomir Cech
January 15, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Alstom JV wins five-year WAG-12B maintenance contract in India
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Technology & Innovation
VR FleetCare introduces transfer bogies for Sweden–Finland train moves
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Infrastructure
Thai State Railway investigates crane collapse after Korat train crash kills 22
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January 14, 2026
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