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Two freight trains derailments disrupt Lithuanian main lines and Rail Baltica corridor

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May 5, 2026
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Lithuanian Railways (LTG) is investigating two freight derailments that occurred within three days at Gudžiūnai in central Lithuania and Jiesia near Kaunas.

DB Cargo and Große-Vehne open new Hungarian rail-road transhipment terminal

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May 5, 2026
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The site adds a new access point to DB Cargo’s Automotive RailNet and has been in operation since January 2026.

Siemens starts delivery of Indian freight locos

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May 5, 2026
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Siemens Mobility has handed over the first D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under its €3 billion contract for 1,200 units.

Siemens starts delivery of Indian freight locos

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May 5, 2026
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Siemens Mobility has handed over the first D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under its €3 billion contract for 1,200 units.

Big-screen techniques used to show the importance of rail safety

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May 5, 2026
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Network Rail has launched a series of films that use big screen production techniques to tell the importance of rail safety to school children.

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to Sussex railway next weekend

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May 5, 2026
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The Bluebell Railway in Sussex is inviting visitors to meet famous gaming character Sonic the Hedgehog™ next weekend (Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May).

Siemens to deliver up to 200 Double-Deck Trains to Swiss operator

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May 5, 2026
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Rolling stock manufacturer Siemens Mobility Switzerland has revealed that it has been awarded by SBB to deliver 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, to be used on the Zurich S-Bahn network starting in 2031.

TV adverts promote Amrak’s next-generation trains

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May 4, 2026
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Amtrak has launched new TV advertisements to promote its next-generation Acela trains.

Book Review: Class 43 Locomotives in Scotland – The High Speed Trains by Colin J. Howat

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May 4, 2026
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Class 43 Locomotives in Scotland illustrates their use on services throughout the country since their debut in the late 1970s.

Etihad Rail Freight completes first UAE vehicle train

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May 4, 2026
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The shipment of Nissan vehicles moved from ports on the Eastern Coast to the dry port at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).