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Russian strikes already damaged almost 500 Ukrainian locomotives

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August 26, 2026
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Ukrzaliznytsia’s traction losses show why attacks on passenger trains are also an attack on network capacity.

DB: 3.6% of ICE and IC trains cancelled outright

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August 26, 2026
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Deutsche Bahn says 3.6% of ICE and IC services were cancelled without replacement in the first half of 2026. Most affected passengers were able to continue their journeys using alternative connections.

Train drivers online: How DIPOS Integrates Operations, Safety and Efficiency

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August 26, 2026
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An interview with Roman Špaček, Commercial Director of the Rail Freight Transport Division at OLTIS Group, about the digitalisation of railway operations, the growing demands on interoperability and efficiency, and the development of the DIPOS system f…

erixx wins Lüneburg-Soltau regional contract

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August 25, 2026
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The final award gives Netinera’s subsidiary operation of RB 39 in Lower Saxony from December 2028.

DB Cargo opens Kyiv office for Ukraine links

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August 25, 2026
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DB Cargo Full Load Solutions has opened a representative office in Kyiv to develop multimodal freight corridors between Ukraine and the EU. The team will focus on cross-border logistics, customs and reconstruction-related transport.

Łódź HSR tunnel prepares for TBM launch

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August 25, 2026
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Preparations for boring the Łódź High-Speed Rail tunnel have reached another stage, with the TBM cradle completed at the Retkinia launch chamber. Excavation is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

Siemens completes Copenhagen light rail

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August 25, 2026
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The Greater Copenhagen Light Rail is now fully open, connecting eight municipalities along a 28-kilometre route. Siemens Mobility supplied 29 Avenio vehicles and major rail systems.

Valencia Cercanías gains 41 CAF Civia EMUs

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August 25, 2026
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Renfe will deploy five-car commuter trains on the C1, C2 and C6 to raise capacity by 30%.

Hitachi Rail wins Singapore signalling deal

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August 25, 2026
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Hitachi Rail has won the signalling contract for two new stations on Singapore’s North-South Line. The company will integrate NS3A and NS6 into the existing network using its SELTRAC CBTC system.

East Coast Rail Link in Malaysia enters testing before January 2027 launch

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August 24, 2026
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The first phase of Malaysia’s 665 km east coast line has reached 95.08% overall progress.