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Greenbrier and DAL among new Helrom shareholders

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January 22, 2026
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As part of the process, majority shareholder HRG expanded the investor base and provided additional capital.

Stadler begins approval testing of EURO 9000 locomotive in Poland

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January 22, 2026
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The approval programme is intended to clear the six-axle, multi-system locomotive for operation on the Polish rail network.

HSL Belgium wins Antwerp port shunting contract in Marshalldok Zone 6A

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January 21, 2026
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The Belgian operator will manage manoeuvring operations within the port area.

DB Cargo Romania consolidates its role on eastern European rail freight corridors

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January 21, 2026
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The operator employs more than 800 staff and runs a fleet of 76 locomotives and over 2,700 freight wagons.

Contargo acquires PortShuttle Rotterdam and takes 50% stake in Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

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January 21, 2026
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The two transactions expand Contargo’s intermodal rail network in north-west Europe and extend its reach to the Adriatic ports and Southeast Europe.

Siemens Mobility receives order for seven new Charger locomotives for Tri-Rail in Florida

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January 21, 2026
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The locomotives are scheduled for delivery and entry into service in 2029.

SBB Cargo launches Dietikon–Stabio CombiLink shuttle with four daily round trips

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January 21, 2026
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The CombiLink service operates four round trips per day and doubles capacity on the north–south axis across the Alps.

evb appoints Tobias Behncke to head logistics division

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January 21, 2026
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The logistics unit is headquartered in Bremen and covers evb’s rail freight, shunting and intermodal activities.

What hinders rail freight in Poland based on the newest study

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January 21, 2026
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The new Polish Rail Transport Office (UTK) consultation was carried out between June and July 2025 and, for the first time, included not only rail freight operators and customers but also the national infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (…

Beacon Rail completes acquisition of Eversholt Rail

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January 21, 2026
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The transaction expands Beacon’s presence in the UK market and adds Eversholt Rail’s passenger and freight leasing activities to the group.