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Siemens Mobility opens manufacturing plant in North Carolina

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April 10, 2026
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The site, officially opened at the beginning of April 2026, is expected to create more than 500 jobs by 2028 and support growing demand for passenger rail equipment in the United States.

Île-de-France Mobilités introduces first renovated AGC on Line P

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April 10, 2026
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The train entered passenger operation as part of a EUR 55m mid-life renovation programme covering 12 trainsets, with completion scheduled by 2030.

Former Transfesa Logistics now operates under the name DB Cargo Iberia

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April 10, 2026
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DB Cargo recently sold a large part of Transfesa Logistics’ business to Boluda Corporación Marítima. The sale included the company’s brand name, according to Spanish…

KfW backs RAILPOOL fleet expansion by €100 million

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April 10, 2026
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RAILPOOL has secured a €100 million loan to finance new locomotives, supporting rail freight growth and decarbonisation in Germany.

Kazakhstan deploys new passenger wagons and locomotives across network

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April 10, 2026
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The updates include eight new passenger wagons on the Astana–Omsk service and the commissioning of 24 locomotives across multiple depots.

Gloomy outlook as railways come under fire

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April 10, 2026
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The global railway sector is currently enduring a period of intense and multifaceted pressure that threatens its long-term viability. This week, we observe an industry…

VTG unveils refreshed brand identity to support growth strategy

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April 10, 2026
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The rebranding aligns the company’s visual image and corporate values with its long-term objective of supporting a greener and more connected transport system.

RegioJet will withdraw from Polish domestic rail market after just two months of full timetable operations

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April 10, 2026
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The Czech private operator entered the Polish market in September 2025 with a trial service on the Kraków–Warsaw corridor and started full timetable implementation from 1 March 2026.

Fire damages Bergen Line infrastructure, services resume after repairs

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April 10, 2026
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The incident caused significant damage to the overhead contact line system, requiring emergency intervention by infrastructure manager Bane NOR.

Euston station fully reopens after six days of major railway upgrades

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April 10, 2026
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The West Coast Main Line has reopened to passengers after six days of major railway improvements between Milton Keynes and London Euston. On Thursday 9 April, trains started running again after multiple projects to upgrade stations, tracks, signalling systems, overhead power lines and bridges took place, representing an ongoing investment of £46.7 million. The journey-improving […]