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European passenger railways shift to heat-response mode

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June 24, 2026
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European passenger rail operators are using different responses to the June 2026 heatwave, ranging from formal “do not travel” advice in Britain to infrastructure monitoring, speed limits, water distribution and passenger guidance in France, the Nether…

Polish rail intermodal market gains share in Q1 2026

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June 24, 2026
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Intermodal trains carried 7.73m tonnes in the first quarter, while the segment’s share of total rail freight rose to 15%.

Hydrogen Trains: Refueling Stations, Carbon Balance, and Trade-offs

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June 24, 2026
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At its core, a hydrogen train is an electric train that generates its electricity onboard via a fuel cell using compressed hydrogen. The refueling infrastructure is equally compelling from a technical standpoint. Let us examine the data to see how much…

Austria strengthens security on trains

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June 23, 2026
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ÖBB and Austria’s Interior Ministry have renewed their rail security partnership, expanding joint patrols, targeted police operations and staff training.

Austria strengthens security on trains

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June 23, 2026
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ÖBB and Austria’s Interior Ministry have renewed their rail security partnership, expanding joint patrols, targeted police operations and staff training.

Traxtion raises EUR 75m for 46 locomotives and 920 wagons

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June 23, 2026
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The investment comes as South Africa prepares further changes to rail network access.

Traxtion raises EUR 75m for 46 locomotives and 920 wagons

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June 23, 2026
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The investment comes as South Africa prepares further changes to rail network access.

Estonia tests rail response to drone threat

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June 23, 2026
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Estonia’s railway infrastructure manager Eesti Raudtee and passenger operator Elron have tested procedures for stopping trains and protecting passengers during a simulated drone threat.

Estonia tests rail response to drone threat

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June 23, 2026
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Estonia’s railway infrastructure manager Eesti Raudtee and passenger operator Elron have tested procedures for stopping trains and protecting passengers during a simulated drone threat.

DB Cargo confirms 6,200 job cuts

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June 23, 2026
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DB Cargo has agreed its restructuring plan with employee representatives, confirming that around 6,200 of its 14,000 positions in Germany are to be eliminated by 2030.