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
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
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
VTG adds 399 intermodal wagons for Iberian gauge operations in Spain
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Infrastructure
Swedish Transport Administration forecasts 30–40% freight growth via Öresund by 2045
Lubomir Cech
January 14, 2026
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Business
Lokomotion appoints Ruby van der Sluis as sole managing director
Lubomir Cech
January 13, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Agorastore auctions 24 ex-Fret SNCF electric and diesel locomotives
Lubomir Cech
January 13, 2026
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Insights
North American rail freight trends – relevance for Europe
Karel Novak
January 13, 2026
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3 min read
Rolling Stock
Dual-mode Vectron approved for Germany–Austria
Karel Novak
January 13, 2026
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Passenger Rail
Etihad Rail unveils plans for UAE passenger network ahead of 2026 launch
Lubomir Cech
January 13, 2026
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Freight Rail
Cold-chain logistics strengthens intermodal rail corridors in the US
Karel Novak
January 12, 2026
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Infrastructure
Design tender opens for Rail Baltica in Lithuania
Karel Novak
January 12, 2026
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