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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.

Midtjyske Jernbaner / NRail / Railexperts / Silverstar Railways / UEF / České dráhy

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:22:23 +0000

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Midtjyske Jernbaner retires final Y-Tog trainsets

The final Y-Tog has left Midtjyske Jernbaner (MJBA) on 21 May 2026, marking the end of the type’s operations on the company’s network.

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.

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.

Rock Rail / Alpha Trains / Strukton Rail / Zugpilot / Trenord / X’trapolis 2.0

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 06 May 2026 03:08:37 +0000

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Rock Rail orders 61 battery-electric regional trains for North Rhine-Westphalia

Rock Rail has reached financial close for the North Westphalia Network project, funding a fleet of 61 battery-electric multiple units (BEMU) for regional services in North Rhine-Westphalia.

LNVG / S-Bahn Rhein-Neckar / FS Logistix / Travelski / NS

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:29:05 +0000

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Coradia Max for LNVG delayed for a 6th time

According to the Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung, the entry into service of the Alstom Coradia Max trains for LNVG has been delayed for a 6th time, now being scheduled for early 2027.

Alstom – Koleje Mazowieckie / WLE – DAC4EU / Siemens / CAF Civity FVG / DB V90 / Dutch Defence – Deutsche Bahn

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:40:39 +0000

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Alstom and Koleje Mazowieckie agree on P5 overhaul of Traxx locomotive fleet

Alstom has signed an agreement with Koleje Mazowieckie to carry out P5 overhauls on 11 Traxx locomotives.

Rail Operations Group / Cuneo–Ventimiglia / IC+NEO / 187 / BR 430 236 / ICM

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:05:41 +0000

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Class 93 fleet secures maintenance base at Crewe

Rail Operations Group has signed a 2-year agreement with Direct Rail Services to support its growing Class 93 locomotive fleet, which will be based at Gresty Bridge depot in Crewe.

Finally electric: New Arriva Maaslijn FLIRTs presented in Roermond

Bastian Vogelvanger — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:08:48 +0000

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For years, one of the hottest and controversial projects in the Netherlands was the long delayed electrification of the Maas line.

Dream train of 8-year-old Phileine brought to life

Simon Wijnakker — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:11:01 +0000

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The “Sweet Monster Train,” based on a design by 8-year-old Phileine from Zutphen, was unveiled on Match 24, 2026 at Utrecht Maliebaan station.