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CAT Selects Stadler KISS for Airport Express

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January 22, 2026
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Vienna’s City Airport Train (CAT) will introduce new Stadler KISS double-deck trains from autumn 2027 on the route between Vienna Airport and the city centre. The operator has presented the exterior design of the new fleet ahead of its planned entry in…

DAL structures green lease financing for DB Regio Desiro HC fleet

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January 22, 2026
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The new trainsets will operate in the Nuremberg–Ingolstadt–Augsburg–Munich corridor, increasing capacity on regional services.

SCI: Europe’s Intermodal Rail Faces New Growth Limits

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January 22, 2026
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European intermodal rail freight remains a stabilising pillar of rail transport, but growth is no longer broad-based. New SCI Verkehr’s market data show expansion concentrating on specific corridors, customers and business models.

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.