DR Congo joins the Luxembourg Rail Protocol
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially joined the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, an international treaty that facilitates…
36 J-Series Trains Enter Operation on Berlin Subway Lines
A set of 36 brand-new J-series trains have now entered regular daily service on Berlin’s U5 to U9…
Sweden: Talgo to Supply New Fleet of Long-Distance Trains for Trafikverket
Talgo has announced the signing of an agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) for the supply and…
Finland transfers rolling stock to national leasing company
The Finnish rail operator, VR, has signed an agreement to transfer rolling stock to the national rolling stock…
Slovakia’s ZSSK outlines 2026 game plan
Slovakia’s state operator ZSSK has inked a €430 million PSO deal for 2026, underwriting day-to-day passenger operations for…
Finland creates state rolling stock company to promote rail competition
In a move to prepare for upcoming rail competition, Finland will take full ownership of Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy,…
Talgo EuroCity trains win Denmark, Germany approval as DB accepts first ICE L
The Talgo 230 platform has secured back-to-back approvals in northern Europe, with Denmark and Germany both signing off…
How Czech Railways is bulking up its fleet to fight looming liberalisation |
Czechia’s state-backed operator Czech Railways (ČD) this week announced another big rolling stock tender, calling for up to…
Stadler to Supply 10 Additional FLIRT Akku Trains for Lokaltog A/S
Stadler has received an order from Lokaltog A/S for an additional ten battery-powered FLIRT Akku trains, fulfilling an…
Belgium’s SNCB confirms CAF for €3.4bn major train deal despite backlash over Alstom’s exclusion
Belgium’s top court had forced SNCB to reassess its choice of CAF over Alstom to produce its new…
Germany’s West Mecklenburg gets first look at future battery-electric FLIRT Akku
Stadler and German regional operator ODEG have unveiled the future of West Mecklenburg’s new battery-electric FLIRT Akku fleet.…
Arriva to Operate Electric Trains in Czechia Under €750 Million Contract
The Czechia Ministry of Transport has contracted Arriva Group to operate new long-distance electric train services from December…