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DB Regio prepares for start of ENOE contract in December 2026

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:39:53 +0000

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DB Regio Südost is preparing for its new contract for the E-Netz Oberelbe (ENOE) regional rail network.

Amtrak Airo: Siemens releases first bi-mode train for Amtrak’s nordeast regional services

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:23:35 +0000

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Recently, we wrote about the first Amtrak Airo push-pull train for the Cascades service.

Leo Express wins five-year contract for Bavarian Express services [updated]

Matej Plesko — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:23:05 +0000

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Private operator Leo Express has won a public tender to operate the Prague – Plzeň – Regensburg – Munich line on Czech territory for at least five years, replacing České dráhy on this route.

The Flix locomotive fleet – now with a touch of Bavaria

Simon Wijnakker — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:39:49 +0000

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FlixTrain plans to connect Munich to its long-distance rail network from 2028, marking the first time Bavaria’s capital will be directly served by the private rail operator.

The demand from Amtrak: 800+ new passenger coaches

Oliver Karlsson — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:24:45 +0000

Time for the next generation! Amtrak has revealed detailed technical specifications for its future single-level long-distance fleet (which could grow to 800 units) outlining what could become one of the biggest passenger railcar renewals in North America in decades.

The new night trains for Trafikverket, Sweden, made by Talgo and Siemens

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:20:04 +0000

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On April 20, 2026, Talgo from Spain released new details about the passenger trains it will supply to Sweden’s Trafikverket.

DB Fernverkehr starts revenue service with Vectron Dual Mode and ICE L to Westerland, Sylt [updated]

Simon Wijnakker — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:25:02 +0000

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The future is now. How will the DB Fernverkehr ICE L trains reach their final destination when there is no overhead wiring?

Ferrovie dello Stato board approves acquisition of Titagarh Firema [updated]

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:47:04 +0000

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This article was published on 15.12.2025 and updated on 06.03.2026 – scroll down for the update.

Cab forward: The Dani Nightjet driving trailer in action

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:51:57 +0000

Fresh images from the VUZ Velim test center in Czechia. A seven-car sleeper train is making test rounds with the driving trailer leading:

Leo Express reveals new Talgo livery ahead of Czech–Slovak launch

Matej Plesko — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:48:21 +0000

Czech private rail operator Leo Express has officially presented the new visual identity of its Talgo long-distance trainsets for the first time.