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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TCA Rail / Metrans Rail / Centralny Port Komunikacyjny / BR 101 / LTE Slovakia / PKP Intercity

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:12:23 +0000

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TCA Rail brands Railpool and Alpha Trains Vectrons

Belgian freight operator TCA Rail has applied its own branding to two Siemens Vectron locomotives to increase visibility on the 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.

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.