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The first element of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is to be sunk

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May 8, 2026
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The first element of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is to be sunk

Modernised trains return to Rhine route

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May 8, 2026
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Alpha Trains, Trans Regio and regional transport authorities have completed the modernisation of 17 Desiro ML trains used on Germany’s MittelrheinBahn.

GB Railfreight receives network compatibility approval for Class 99 locomotives

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May 8, 2026
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The decision allows the Class 99 to operate across Britain’s mainline network, with commercial service planned for this summer.

Rail suppliers target €345bn HSR funding gap

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May 8, 2026
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UNIFE has presented proposals to help finance a future European high-speed rail network, including emissions revenues, infrastructure bonds and more EU funding.

Stadler starts major Mazovia train deliveries

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May 8, 2026
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Stadler has delivered the first nine FLIRT electric multiple units to Koleje Mazowieckie, launching a 75-train programme for Poland’s Mazovia region.

CPKC and CSX reduce transit times for Southeast Mexico Express

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May 7, 2026
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Overall reductions range from 20% to 45%, depending on the route.

Grand Est deploys new EMUs on Luxembourg and Offenburg routes

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May 7, 2026
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Région Grand Est has introduced new rolling stock on two cross-border corridors to Luxembourg and Germany.

ÖBB launches new Cityjet double-deck train

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May 7, 2026
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ÖBB has presented its new Cityjet double-deck train, with the first units set to enter passenger service in eastern Austria from late June.

ČD to repair damaged Pendolino unit

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May 7, 2026
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České dráhy will repair the Pendolino unit damaged in the 2022 Bohumín collision, with the work awarded to Czech company ČMŽO elektrotechnika.

TRANSWAGGON deploys Laadrs wagons for transport of taller vehicles

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May 7, 2026
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Each wagon can carry up to six two-axle vehicles.