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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.

New Hungarian government targets major railway fleet renewal

Matej Plesko — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:05:33 +0000

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Hungary’s new government has reached a political agreement with the European Commission that could unlock EUR 16.4 billion in previously frozen EU funding.

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.

European Sleeper: All news in one overview / Expanded network in 2026 [updatedx3]

Ferry Lissenberg — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:05:49 +0000

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2026 has big promises for European Sleeper. New trains to Paris, Berlin, Milan and more, which will significantly increase the size of European Sleepers operations.

VR Sm7: In traffic by the end of the summer!

Oliver Karlsson — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:51:23 +0000

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After several years of planning, design work, manufacturing, and testing, VR’s new generation of commuter trains is finally approaching passenger service.

CPK in Poland: ROSCO established – Tenders for high-speed and AEX/RE trains to be launched later this year

Simon Wijnakker — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:51:43 +0000

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On 11.11.2023, the Polish government adopted the rail stock resolution for the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) program.

Grand Paris Express advances with new maintenance fleet for Europe’s largest metro project

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:25:54 +0000

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The construction of the Grand Paris Express, widely regarded as the largest public transport infrastructure project currently underway in Europe, continues to gather momentum.

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.

First Look: The future trains of the CDG Express

Oliver Karlsson — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:30:17 +0000

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The future trains for the CDG Express airport rail link have now officially been revealed ahead of the line’s planned opening on 28.03.2027.

Alstom begin deliveries of new EMUs to Bulgaria

Matej Plesko — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:56:14 +0000

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Romania is not alone – neighbouring Bulgaria is also renewing its electric train fleet through the European Recovery Plan.