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Amtrak launches procurement for 800 long-distance railcars

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April 17, 2026
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The selected manufacturer is expected to be announced by the end of 2027.

Manchester Piccadilly: Major disruption to trains set to continue

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April 17, 2026
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Major disruption to trains at Manchester Piccadilly is set to continue throughout the day today (17th April).

Lineas is once again a fully state-owned company

Marco Raimondi
April 17, 2026
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The adventure of Lineas as a (partially) private operator lasted a little over 10 years. The European Commission has approved “the acquisition of sole control”…

Port Tarragona prepares inland Guadalajara intermodal terminal

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April 17, 2026
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The terminal covers 152,500 m² within the Puerta Centro – Ciudad del Transporte logistics area in the Henares Corridor.

Port Tarragona prepares inland Guadalajara intermodal terminal

gobstopper
April 17, 2026
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The terminal covers 152,500 m² within the Puerta Centro – Ciudad del Transporte logistics area in the Henares Corridor.

FS Logistix launches smart freight train on Milan–Catania route

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April 17, 2026
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The system enables real-time monitoring of parameters linked to train safety and performance.

The EuroDual: Superior Traction and Operational Efficiency on Steep Gradients in the Balkan Region

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April 17, 2026
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The EuroDual locomotive offers an unparalleled combination of power, flexibility, and efficiency, making it an ideal solution for the challenging railway landscapes of the Balkan region.

SBB awards Alstom contract to modernise 263 trainsets with ETCS

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April 17, 2026
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The programme covers vehicles that underwent their first major upgrade more than 20 years ago and are now entering the next phase of their lifecycle.

SBB awards Alstom contract to modernise 263 trainsets with ETCS

gobstopper
April 17, 2026
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The programme covers vehicles that underwent their first major upgrade more than 20 years ago and are now entering the next phase of their lifecycle.

GWR’s Great Escapes podcast shortlisted for Radio Times ‘Moment of the Year’ after icy swim

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April 17, 2026
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A near-freezing sea swim off the Pembrokeshire coast has earned Great Western Railway’s Great Escapes podcast a place on the shortlist for one of the audio industry’s top awards. The clip, featuring Dan Skinner taking a winter dip with the Bluetits Chill Swimmers, has been nominated for Radio Times Moment of the Year at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards […]