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Hamburg VPI symposium maps rail freight challenges

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January 24, 2026
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Around 250 representatives from politics, industry and the rail sector met in Hamburg for the 16th VPI Symposium to discuss the growing challenges facing rail freight. Topics ranged from European regulation and infrastructure policy to digitalisation a…

Transnordestina moves 946 tonnes of sorghum in second test run

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January 23, 2026
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The test forms part of the commissioning phase of the 679 km railway section authorised for freight traffic by Brazil’s National Land Transport Agency (ANTT).

SNCB inaugurates pitstop-style maintenance hall

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January 23, 2026
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The Belgian National Railways (SNCB) has commissioned a new maintenance hall at its traction workshop in Ostend following a EUR 47m investment.

Vienna clears former freight yard in a large-scale urban redevelopment

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January 23, 2026
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Demolition works are under way at Vienna’s former Nordwestbahnhof freight yard as part of a large-scale urban redevelopment project covering 44 hectares.

Romania receives two additional PESA 655-5 regional EMUs

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January 23, 2026
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The trainsets form part of a wider procurement of 62 regional and suburban EMUs, including maintenance services, financed through the EU Modernisation Fund.

Progress Rail to supply new locomotives to CPKC

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January 23, 2026
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The locomotives will be built at Progress Rail’s facility in Muncie, Indiana, with deliveries scheduled through 2026.

Małopolska and Podlaskie regions buy new trains from NEWAG

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January 23, 2026
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Małopolska is continuing its large-scale electric multiple unit programme, while Podlaskie is preparing to reintroduce dual-mode units to its regional network.

Trasporto Unico Abruzzese introduces two more Alstom EMUs

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January 23, 2026
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The new trains were presented on 16 January 2026 at the new Tua station in Lanciano and form part of a wider programme to renew rolling stock and upgrade regional rail services.

OUIGO will expand in France from December 2026

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January 22, 2026
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The additional frequency will strengthen links between Paris and major Grand Est cities.

Alstom selects Knorr-Bremse systems for up to 90 Adessia Stream trains

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January 22, 2026
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The order was received at the end of 2025 and has a value in the high double-digit million-euro range.