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Kolovratník to Lead Czech Rail Infrastructure Board

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January 27, 2026
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The supervisory board of Správa železnic, the Czech rail infrastructure manager, is set to take on a stronger executive role in strategic and investment decisions. The change comes alongside board reshuffles and the planned appointment of a new directo…

Norfolk Southern orders 40 Wabtec locomotives and opens new double-stack corridor

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January 26, 2026
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The order of 40 new ES44AC locomotives comes along with the news of opening route between Chicago and New England for double-stack container trains.

Freight train derailment in France halts Cherbourg–Carentan line for several weeks

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January 26, 2026
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The incident caused no injuries and involved no hazardous materials, but damaged track and overhead line equipment along the corridor.

ŽSR presents preferred technical concept for Bratislava high-speed rail hub

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January 26, 2026
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The study was published on 23 January and assesses technical and operational solutions for accommodating high-speed passenger services while maintaining capacity for conventional passenger and freight traffic.

Rail Cargo Hungaria completes sugar beet campaign ahead of schedule

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January 26, 2026
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The campaign, originally scheduled to last 80–85 days, was completed in 76 days, with deliveries finished by mid-December.

Spanish authorities identify rail fracture as likely trigger in Adamuz derailment

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January 26, 2026
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The update follows additional on-site inspections and evidence collection carried out between 20 and 21 January.

Rhenus acquires rail-connected intermodal terminal near Almaty

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January 26, 2026
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The terminal is located at Bayserke railway station in the Almaty region and operates under the name QAZContargo Almaty Ltd.

Cyber resilience of onboard train metering systems: New testing standards

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January 26, 2026
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As railway operations become increasingly digital, security requirements are evolving accordingly.

Study: Automation Could Strengthen Rail-Based PT

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January 25, 2026
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Autonomous shuttles and buses could significantly improve public transport performance in Germany if deployed as feeders to rail and integrated into an expanded network, according to a new study. The biggest gains are expected where automation supports…

Hamburg VPI symposium maps rail freight challenges

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January 24, 2026
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Around 250 representatives from politics, industry and the rail sector met in Hamburg for the 16th VPI Symposium to discuss the growing challenges facing rail freight. Topics ranged from European regulation and infrastructure policy to digitalisation a…