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Wabtec will modernize Union Pacific locomotives in a new USD 1.2bn deal

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February 5, 2026
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The agreement was signed in the fourth quarter of 2025 and covers a multi-year programme with deliveries starting in 2027.

KTMB and MMF target ASEAN–China cross-border rail freight coordination

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February 5, 2026
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The working visit was intended to improve coordination with regional and Chinese partners on international freight movements, as ASEAN–China rail freight volumes depend on multiple national networks and interfaces rather than a single operator.

PLK and Alstom sign four-year switch contract

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February 5, 2026
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Alstom has signed a four-year agreement with Poland’s infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe to maintain and overhaul electric point machines across the national network. The contract covers nearly 3,500 units, with an option for a further 8…

AI speeds up freight wagon checks in Germany

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February 5, 2026
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DB Cargo has rolled out artificial intelligence to speed up freight wagon inspections at major marshalling yards in Germany. The system analyses wagons while trains pass through camera gantries, reducing manual checks before departure.

Fleet renewal lifts ČD passenger ratings

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February 5, 2026
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Passenger satisfaction at České dráhy increased again in 2025, driven mainly by fleet modernisation and service improvements. Data from the operator’s mobile app show a steady upward trend in customer ratings.

Union Pacific deploys 300 smudge pots to protect switches in harsh winter conditions

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February 4, 2026
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The devices were installed at locations without fixed switch heaters to prevent points and associated components from freezing during the storm.

VR FleetCare wins AB Transitio bogie maintenance contract in Sweden

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February 4, 2026
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The contract covers bogie overhauls and main circuit breaker maintenance for the double-deck EMUs used in regional passenger services in Sweden.

LNER names new CAF Class 897 trains Serenza, unveils interiors

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February 4, 2026
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The fleet comprises 10 ten-car tri-mode trainsets intended for operation on the East Coast Main Line, with introduction planned in the coming years.

RheinCargo takes over lime rail flows for thyssenkrupp Steel

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February 4, 2026
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The flows add to RheinCargo’s bulk materials portfolio serving steel and heavy industry customers in the Rhine-Ruhr region.

CityRail adds second RAILPOOL TRAXX locomotive to fleet

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February 4, 2026
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The Czech private railway operator focuses primarily on timber transport within the Czech Republic.