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Ukrainian Railways might implement 30% tariff hike from August

Marco Raimondi
June 23, 2026
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Ukrainian Railways (UZ) is planning to increase railway tariffs by 30% in August, with a possible further increase for 2027. The initiative is considered necessary…

Network Rail says travel only if absolutely necessary during record heatwave

Guest authors
June 23, 2026
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Passengers are being urged to only take essential train journeys to, from or within areas affected by extreme heat – as record June temperatures hit. The Met Office has issued the rare red weather warning for large parts of southern England and Wales, during Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June, with forecasters warning that […]

Traxtion raises EUR 75m for 46 locomotives and 920 wagons

gobstopper
June 23, 2026
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The investment comes as South Africa prepares further changes to rail network access.

Traxtion raises EUR 75m for 46 locomotives and 920 wagons

gobstopper
June 23, 2026
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The investment comes as South Africa prepares further changes to rail network access.

Gloomy freight figures echo UK economy

Simon Walton
June 23, 2026
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Britain’s rail freight market contracted again over the last financial year, according to the most recent government statistics. The overall picture suggests continued fragility across…

Estonia tests rail response to drone threat

gobstopper
June 23, 2026
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Estonia’s railway infrastructure manager Eesti Raudtee and passenger operator Elron have tested procedures for stopping trains and protecting passengers during a simulated drone threat.

Estonia tests rail response to drone threat

gobstopper
June 23, 2026
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Estonia’s railway infrastructure manager Eesti Raudtee and passenger operator Elron have tested procedures for stopping trains and protecting passengers during a simulated drone threat.

DB Cargo confirms 6,200 job cuts

gobstopper
June 23, 2026
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DB Cargo has agreed its restructuring plan with employee representatives, confirming that around 6,200 of its 14,000 positions in Germany are to be eliminated by 2030.

DB Cargo confirms 6,200 job cuts

gobstopper
June 23, 2026
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DB Cargo has agreed its restructuring plan with employee representatives, confirming that around 6,200 of its 14,000 positions in Germany are to be eliminated by 2030.

Siemens wins 30-year Mireo service deal

gobstopper
June 23, 2026
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Siemens Mobility has secured a full-service contract covering 61 Mireo Plus B battery trains in Germany for a period of up to 30 years.