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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.

First Intercity ETR 108 leaves Alstom Savigliano for testing

Lorenzo Pallotta — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:34:06 +0000

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The first ETR 108 built for Trenitalia’s Intercity services has officially left Alstom’s Savigliano factory and entered the testing phase.

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.

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.

RFI’s Aiace 2.0 diagnostic train leaves Matera after major upgrade

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:38:40 +0000

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The modernization of the ETR 500 coaches for RFI’s Aiace 2.0 diagnostic train has reached an important milestone.

Dresden-Prague HS / Polregio / CAF / HTR 412 IC / GoVolta / GFR

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:44:56 +0000

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Germany approves Dresden-Prague high-speed rail project

The German parliament has approved plans for the future high-speed railway between Dresden and Prague, including the construction of the Krušnohorský tunnel.

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.

Amtrak Airo / Trenitalia Tper / MÁV – ÖBB / Raildox / Coradia Max / Prorail

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:43:11 +0000

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First Amtrak Airo trainset arrives in Seattle

The first new Amtrak Airo trainset for the Amtrak Cascades has officially arrived in Seattle, marking a major milestone for the future of passenger rail in the Pacific Northwest.

207E / Nordic Re-Finance / BLS Rail / Alstom / CP / GTT

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:08:16 +0000

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Beacon Rail, Rail Polska expand 207E electric locomotive fleet

The fleet of Class 207E electric locomotives operated by Rail Polska has expanded further, with locomotives 207E 001 through 015 now observed in service.