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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.

Northrail releases new DE18 locomotives for Sweden and Norway [updatedx2]

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:25 +0000

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In April 2026, Northrail sent three DE 18 locomotives to Sweden.

DAC4EU / RDC / Brescia-Verona HSL / Stadler / Brejlovec / Alstom

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:50:52 +0000

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DAC4EU project trials reach successful conclusion

The DAC4EU consortium and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Transport (BMV) presented the results of the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) Demonstrator project during a closing event at Westfälische Landes-Eisenbahn (WLE) in Lippstadt on June 2.

Helrom / Railcolor updates / SNCB / Spain / Prorail / Hansenetz

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:58:35 +0000

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The end of Helrom; Greenbrier Europe buys MegaSwing patents and assets

German intermodal rail operator Helrom has filed for insolvency for the second time and is now heading for liquidation, with employees reportedly informed on 29 May.

DAC4EU project trials reach successful conclusion

Bastian Vogelvanger — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:50:42 +0000

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Trenord / MÁV / Länderbahn / Fondazione FS / Trenitalia / Forail

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:59:25 +0000

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Two new Trenord Caravaggio ETR 421 trains delivered from Reggio Calabria

Trenord has received two additional Caravaggio EMUs, ETR 421 units 080 and 081, built by Hitachi Rail Italy at its Reggio Calabria plant.

The new Captrain green (in Germany)

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:07:33 +0000

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France: Since Hexafret became the new name for Fret SNCF, we have been getting used to the new green-and-blue colour scheme adopted by the company and its sister brands: Captrain, Technis, Forwardis, Naviland Cargo and VIIA.

Renfe Alquiler / Metrans / DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung / HTR 412 / Certus / ETR 108

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:14:45 +0000

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Renfe Alquiler offers Class 334 diesel locomotives for lease

Renfe Alquiler is offering its Class 334 diesel-electric locomotives for lease, opening new opportunities for operators seeking high-speed non-electric traction.

DISA Lint train appears in Sachsen-Anhalt’s new standard livery

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 31 May 2026 19:57:41 +0000

On January 14, the responsible parties officially signed the new ENORM regional train service contract. While this was news in itself, what really caught our attention was the image shown in the background.

Akiem / PKP IC / CER Cargo / TiLo / Italo / ODEG

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:10:40 +0000

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Akiem scraps Traxx DC2 locomotive after derailment in Poland

Akiem has decided to scrap Bombardier Traxx DC2 locomotive 5170 063 (483 224) following a serious derailment in Poland.