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Japan launches bullet train for freight

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March 25, 2026
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Putting freight on high-speed trains is not usually considered to be a viable idea. After earlier attempts in the USA (Amtrak, 1990s) and Italy (Mercitalia,…

Step forward taken in quantum navigation technology for rail

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March 25, 2026
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Britain’s railway has taken a major step in the development of quantum navigation technologies, with new systems designed to measure train position with extreme precision now being advanced for the national rail network. Quantum inertial navigation uses ultra-sensitive sensors capable of detecting minute changes in motion and rotation. Unlike satellite-based navigation systems such as GPS, […]

TfN lays out six priorities for Transpennine Route Upgrade

Marco Raimondi
March 25, 2026
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Transport for the North (TfN) sent a letter to the UK’s Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander advising on the needs of rail freight in the context…

Lumo presents refurbished Class 222 fleet for West Coast Main Line operations

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March 25, 2026
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Lumo has revealed the refurbished Class 222 trains that will operate its new West Coast open access service between Scotland and London.

InRail schedules first departure from Pordenone terminal on 2 April 2026

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March 25, 2026
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The company indicated that volumes from several regional firms would be consolidated to build regular services.

Data of the week: Public companies are on the retreat in European rail freight

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March 25, 2026
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State-owned companies are playing an ever smaller role in the European rail freight industry. New market entrants are proving themselves to be worthy competitors. At…

Leo Express wins five-year Munich – Prague contract

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March 25, 2026
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The five-year contract was awarded at approximately EUR 17m, excluding infrastructure charges.

VTG subsidiary Waggonbau Graaff delivers chemical tank wagons to Evonik

gobstopper
March 25, 2026
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The acceptance took place at the manufacturer’s site, where Evonik representatives inspected the vehicles prior to entry into service.

Wabtec delivers locomotives for Brazilian Arauco Sucuriú project

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March 25, 2026
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The locomotives will operate on a dedicated freight corridor linking Arauco’s pulp mill under construction in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul, to Brazil’s national railway network.

RCG warns on exports via Adriatic ports

gobstopper
March 25, 2026
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Rising security risks in the Middle East are affecting maritime logistics, prompting new restrictions on cargo shipments via southern European ports.