Latest news: Alpha Trains expanded its service agreement with Talbot Services, securing dedicated capacity for comprehensive maintenance, including ETCS retrofits, for its diverse fleet of Alstom units in Aachen. Simultaneously, Renfe in Spain successfully tested renewable HVO fuel on its Costa Verde train, promoting emission reduction on non-electrified lines. Concurrently, LTG Group in Lithuania is trialling AI and automation for infrastructure monitoring, aiming for autonomous rail operations and supporting the Vilnius–Klaipėda corridor electrification.
Latest Railway News
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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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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Rolling Stock
CZ LOKO finished the first out of 7 EffiShunters 1000 for Elektrizace železnic Praha
Lubomir Cech
January 12, 2026
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Rolling Stock
Gökrail delivers 25 Rens wagons to RailRelease
Lubomir Cech
January 12, 2026
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Passenger Rail
First Siemens-made Northlander train arrives in Ontario
Lubomir Cech
January 12, 2026
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Passenger Rail
Vande Bharat Sleeper completes certification, Guwahati–Howrah chosen for first service
Lubomir Cech
January 12, 2026
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Technology & Innovation
Northern Trains contract Telent for station systems maintenance
Lubomir Cech
January 11, 2026
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Passenger Rail
Commuter rail developments across the US shows contrasting network trends
Lubomir Cech
January 9, 2026
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Business
Spain: High-speed rail competition leads to lower fares, freight rail report lack of competitiveness
Lubomir Cech
January 9, 2026
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Business
Colas Rail UK signs Thunderbird rescue contract for East Coast Main Line
Lubomir Cech
January 9, 2026
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