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DAC4EU project trials reach successful conclusion

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

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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.

European Railway Challenge 2026: Let the battle begin!

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:46:35 +0000

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Imagine designing, building, and racing your own locomotive while working alongside experts from the railway industry.

Portugal develops first domestic push-pull train prototype with PNRR funding [updated]

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:30:32 +0000

A consortium of Portuguese companies, led by CP – Comboios de Portugal and SERMEC, is developing what can be considered the first domestically built Portuguese train, funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Siemens Mobility moves to acquire key MERMEC businesses, expanding rail diagnostics and signaling reach

Lorenzo Pallotta — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:16 +0000

Siemens Mobility has announced a major strategic move in the global railway industry, signing an agreement to acquire several key businesses of Italy’s MERMEC Group, significantly expanding its capabilities in signaling, diagnostics, and railway infrastructure technologies.

SBB, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar plan direct Switzerland–London trains

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:15 +0000

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International rail travel in Europe could take another major step forward as Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), SNCF Voyageurs, and Eurostar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at developing direct rail services between Switzerland and London.

José Santa Bárbara, designer of the CP logo, passes away aged 89.

Bastian Vogelvanger — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:53:40 +0000

José Manuel Ludovice Santa Bárbara, designer of the iconic logo and liveries for Comboios de Portugal (CP), sadly passed away aged 89 on the 28th of April 2026.

Railway Meteors, rail companies that didn’t last: RailOne from Italy

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:59:41 +0000

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“To be a meteor is to experience brief, fleeting fame or success that quickly fades, like a shooting star”.

FS MDVC and MDVE coaches: the story of Italy’s regional workhorses now fading away

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:07:27 +0000

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For decades, MDVC and MDVE coaches have been the backbone of Italy’s regional rail services.

HTR 412 in Italy: Understanding Trenitalia’s hybrid fleet between Regional and Intercity services

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:40:03 +0000

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In the Italian railway landscape, the HTR 412 hybrid trains have been a stable presence for several years.

Ferrovie dello Stato board approves acquisition of Titagarh Firema [updated]

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:47:04 +0000

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This article was published on 15.12.2025 and updated on 06.03.2026 – scroll down for the update.