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ČD's Vectron230 locomotives to haul Talgo 230s
ČD's Vectron230 locomotives to haul Talgo 230s

On 28 Jnauary 2026, locomotive 384.004 was moved to Germany for the test runs with the DB Talgo NMU, as from 1 May, Class 384 is to take over the hauling of ICE L trains from ČD‘s Class 193.

Two ComfortJets tested in multiple
Two ComfortJets tested in multiple

On 28 January 2026, an unusual rake of two ComfortJets could be seen at the Prague-Krč station. 

Chiltern Explorers serving the West Midlands
Chiltern Explorers serving the West Midlands

On 27 January 2026, Chiltern Railways introduced the first of its "new" Mk5 trains (initially TPE) into service for customers travelling to and from the West Midlands.

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First refurbished CrossCountry Voyager
First refurbished CrossCountry Voyager

On 9 February 2026, Alstom has unveiled the first refurbished train in CrossCountry’s Voyager fleet, as part of its 60 million GBP contract to deliver a more comfortable experience for passengers across Great Britain.

HS2 completes deck assembly for Coleshill viaducts
HS2 completes deck assembly for Coleshill viaducts

Engineers working on HS2’s complex triangular intersection outside Birmingham have successfully completed the construction of four parallel viaduct decks – an essential part of the huge project.

80 X80s for Västtrafik
80 X80s for Västtrafik

Västtrafik has already ordered 80 Class X80 units. They are still waiting for their start of passenger operation, and it will not be long before the project of new 200 km/h EMUs will “celebrate” the decade.

Design for Leo Express's Talgo trains
Design for Leo Express's Talgo trains

On 10 February 2026, Leo Express published the first images of the new visual style designed for Talgo long-distance trains.

Final phase of testing for new South Wales tram-trains
Final phase of testing for new South Wales tram-trains

New tram-trains that will revolutionise transport in South Wales are now in their final phase of testing before being introduced into service on some of the Core Valleys Lines this spring.

New fully automated trains for København S-Bane
New fully automated trains for København S-Bane

On 5 February 2026, DSB has signed a framework contract with the consortium of Siemens Mobility and Stadler for the delivery of 226 fully automated four-car S-Tog trainsets with an option for up to 100 more.

Smart sensors to make finding a seat easier at the LNER's Azuma fleet
Smart sensors to make finding a seat easier at the LNER's Azuma fleet

Customers travelling with LNER will find it easier than ever to locate an available seat or wheelchair space, thanks to new smart sensors being introduced across the Azuma fleet.

 

Serenza - the new trains for LNER
Serenza - the new trains for LNER

The 10 new Class 897 trains will be the first new fleet introduced as part of GBR, and will join the LNER's existing Azuma trains in the coming years.

First BEMUs in regular service in Sachsen
First BEMUs in regular service in Sachsen

On 2 February 2026, the three-car Coradia Continental BEMUs of Class 1440.4 were used for the first time on the RE 6 Chemnitz - Leipzig line.

First Mireo for ÖBB - as a railjet!
First Mireo for ÖBB - as a railjet!

In 2024, ÖBB ordered 70 + 30 Mireo EMUs for suburban and regional transport from Siemens Mobility.

SNCB opened new maintenance hall in Ostend
SNCB opened new maintenance hall in Ostend

On 16 January 2026, SNCB has officially inaugurated a new maintenance hall at its traction workshop in Ostend.

London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership
London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership

Half of all rail journeys that Great British Railways will ultimately be responsible for will be on services run by publicly owned operators from 1 February 2026, as London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services join the fast-growing family of operators owned by the public.

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