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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.

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.