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.
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Business
Colas Rail UK signs Thunderbird rescue contract for East Coast Main Line
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January 9, 2026
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Rolling Stock
TÜRASAŞ enters final production phase of 225 km/h electric high-speed train
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Business
Freezing weather keeps crippling railway operations in Europe
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January 9, 2026
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Freight Rail
First two freight rail operators in Poland go bankrupt
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Freight Rail
With 2026, Rail Cargo Group expands and changes TransFER network
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Rolling Stock
Wabtec awarded MTA New York contract for additional hybrid locomotives
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January 8, 2026
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Passenger Rail
New passenger services expand rail links between Estonia and Latvia
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January 8, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Porterbrook acquires over 400 trains operated by West Midlands Trains
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January 8, 2026
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Rolling Stock
20 more Vossloh Rolling Stock DE18 Smart Hybrid locomotives for NEXRAIL
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January 8, 2026
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Infrastructure
Test trains arrive at La Llagosta Barcelona terminal ahead of operational start
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January 8, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Hyundai Rotem releases first batch of second-generation EMU-320 high-speed trains
Lubomir Cech
January 8, 2026
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Business
Cyprus EU Presidency reopens debate on rail return to the island and EU network security
Lubomir Cech
January 8, 2026
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Freight Rail
US regulator lowers barrier for rail competition requests
Lubomir Cech
January 8, 2026
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Business
GATX and Brookfield finalize takover of Wells Fargo Rail leasing portfolio
Lubomir Cech
January 8, 2026
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Freight Rail
BNSF opens Oklahoma City intermodal ramp with first customer train
Lubomir Cech
January 7, 2026
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Freight Rail
Freight rail returns to the Port of Renory with container and steel traffic
Lubomir Cech
January 7, 2026
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Passenger Rail
Finnish VR becomes Sweden’s second-largest train operator
Lubomir Cech
January 7, 2026
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Infrastructure
Emergency stop near Łódź after metre-long rail gap
Karel Novak
January 7, 2026
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Business
Swedbank backs LTG Cargo electric locomotive purchase with EUR 109 million loan
Lubomir Cech
January 7, 2026
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