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CPK in Poland: ROSCO established – Tenders for high-speed and AEX/RE trains to be launched later this year

Simon Wijnakker — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:51:43 +0000

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On 11.11.2023, the Polish government adopted the rail stock resolution for the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) program.

Stadler to supply first FLIRT trains to Montenegro in landmark rail modernization deal

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:47:15 +0000

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Stadler has secured its first-ever contract in Montenegro, signing an agreement with national passenger operator Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore (ŽPCG) for the delivery of three four-car FLIRT electric multiple units.

Portugal launches a tender for new high-speed trains as Lisbon-Porto journey target drops to 75 minutes

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:22:47 +0000

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Fuor months ago, the Portuguese government approved the acquisition of a new fleet of high-speed trains for CP – Comboios de Portugal, authorising the purchase of 12 trainsets with an option for eight additional units, bringing the potential total to 20 compositions.

ERA clears Alstom’s TGV M while SNCF pushes ahead with major Italian high-speed ambitions

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:57:50 +0000

Alstom’s next-generation TGV M has officially cleared one of its most important milestones: authorization from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA).

Italo targets Germany with new Velaro high-speed fleet to challenge ICE dominance [updatedx2]

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:15:26 +0000

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Original article 27.04.2026 – Scroll down for the update:

Italy’s private high-speed operator Italo is preparing a potential entry into the German long-distance rail market, a move that could significantly reshape competition on one of Europe’s most important high-speed networks.

Hard reset for UK’s HS2 costs and timeline – first results [updated]

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:50:13 +0000

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On May 19, 2026, UK’s Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander declared an end to an ‘era of neglect’ on High Speed Two (HS2) as she set out plans to reset the project, delivering the railway as quickly as possible and at the lowest reasonable cost.

The end of two TGV series: Goodbye POS and Réseau Duplex

Bastian Vogelvanger — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:14:32 +0000

Two unique TGV series have disappeared recently, without actually being withdrawn. How is this possible you might ask?

HTR 412 / GoVolta / AGC / Bemo Rail / Trenitalia / SNCF Voyageurs

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:15 +0000

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Italy authorizes first battery-electric powered Intercity train

Italy has officially authorized the new Trenitalia Intercity BEMU HTR 412, making it the country’s first battery-electric train approved for operation by ANSFISA.

SBB, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar plan direct Switzerland–London trains

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:15 +0000

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International rail travel in Europe could take another major step forward as Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), SNCF Voyageurs, and Eurostar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at developing direct rail services between Switzerland and London.

Italo to expand fleet to 63 trains to strengthen competition against Trenitalia and SNCF

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:51:29 +0000

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Italian high-speed operator Italo is set to significantly expand its fleet over the coming years, increasing from the current 51 trains to a total of 63 units, with the first new deliveries expected by the end of 2027.