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Czech Rail Capital Moves into Baltic Ports

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January 28, 2026
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Czech investor Jaroslav Strnad and J&T investment group are close to acquiring a blocking stake in Polish port operator OT Logistics, according to Czech news website Seznam Zprávy. The move could strengthen rail-linked logistics corridors between the B…

Rail Freight Growth Drives Kazakh–China Talks

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January 28, 2026
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Kazakhstan and China have reviewed rail freight results for 2025 and agreed on further cooperation for 2026, focusing on border operations, digitalisation and infrastructure capacity. The talks took place at Alashankou, the main rail gateway between th…

LTG Link Carries Nearly 6m Passengers

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January 28, 2026
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Lithuanian passenger operator LTG Link carried 5.9 million passengers in 2025, up by around 350,000 compared with the previous year. Growth was driven mainly by domestic routes and rising international demand.

Hupac CEO to Step Down in May 2026

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January 27, 2026
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Hupac Group has announced that CEO Michail Stahlhut will step down from his role in May 2026 after eight years in charge. The company has started the process of selecting his successor.

Rail Works in Germany Hit Austria–Germany Links

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January 27, 2026
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Major infrastructure works by Germany’s Deutsche Bahn from February 2026 will disrupt rail traffic between Austria and Germany, affecting both passenger and freight services. Austrian operators are adjusting timetables and rerouting trains to maintain …

KfW IPEX-Bank refinances EUR 200m loan for NS rolling stock

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January 27, 2026
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The financing supports NS’s investment programme for new electric passenger rolling stock to be deployed in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Siemens Mobility and Newag sign MoU on high-speed rolling stock in Poland

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January 27, 2026
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The agreement references potential collaboration linked to PKP Intercity’s planned 320 km/h high-speed rail programme.

RCG Expands Own-Traction Services to Belgium

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January 27, 2026
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has moved its Duisburg–Antwerp and Linz–Antwerp services to own traction, operating the routes with its own locomotives and crews. The operator has also increased frequencies on the Duisburg–Antwerp corridor.

Greenbrier Leasing Europe and Amsted Digital deploy bogie-mounted monitoring on new wagons

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January 27, 2026
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The programme covers wheel and brake condition monitoring across the GBXLE fleet in Europe, with installation starting from February 2026.

DB Links Rail Role to Holocaust Remembrance

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January 27, 2026
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Deutsche Bahn has highlighted Holocaust remembrance as part of its corporate responsibility as Germany’s state-owned rail group. The commitment was reiterated in a joint declaration issued on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.