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Vossloh to equip Californian HSL
Vossloh to equip Californian HSL

Vossloh will supply California High-Speed Rail with concrete sleepers and rail fastening systems.

First GBR branded train
First GBR branded train

A historic moment for Britain’s railway was marked on 21 May 2026, as the first Great British Railways (GBR) branded train was unveiled in Brighton.

On test - Metro de Madrid’s Line 6 automatic trains
On test - Metro de Madrid’s Line 6 automatic trains

Madrid’s circular metro line, the 23.5 km, 28-station 1.5 kV DC Line 6, is now a step closer to GoA2 automation.

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RAILPOOL on the French market
RAILPOOL on the French market

RAILPOOL takes delivery of the first TRAXX Universal locomotives.

A facelift for Cercanías de Madrid Line C5
A facelift for Cercanías de Madrid Line C5

On 4 March 2026, MITMS minister Óscar Puente presented a plan to upgrade Cercanías de Madrid Line C5

Class 453 arrives in Madrid for driver training
Class 453 arrives in Madrid for driver training

On 16 May 2026, FLIRT/KISS EMU 453 001 made the journey from Stadler’s new test centre in Albacete to Fuencarral depot in Madrid.

Trams extending both ways in Tampere
Trams extending both ways in Tampere

Tampere continues to invest in its new tram network and decided both expand not only the network itself but also the fleet of Škoda Smart Artic X34 trams.

Disputes over additional trams for Helsinki
Disputes over additional trams for Helsinki

Review of Škoda Transtech disputes in the Helsinki operator Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne's tender for 63 new trams, with an option for up to 120 additional vehicles, and maintenance for a period of 30 years.

EuroMaint has secured new maintenance contracts in Sweden and Norway
EuroMaint has secured new maintenance contracts in Sweden and Norway

EuroMaint has secured new long-term rail maintenance contracts in Sweden and Norway with a combined estimated value of 300 million EUR.

New SNCB distribution centre in Mechelen taking shape
New SNCB distribution centre in Mechelen taking shape

The construction of SNCB’s new distribution centre (DC) at the Central Workshop in Mechelen is clearly accelerating.

Siemens acquires key businesses of MERMEC
Siemens acquires key businesses of MERMEC

On 14 May 2026, Siemens Mobility has signed an agreement to acquire several key businesses of MERMEC Group, an Italian high-tech leader in railway signaling, electrification, diagnostics, and measurement technologies.

Premiere: Eight Stadler trains for Ireland
Premiere: Eight Stadler trains for Ireland

Stadler will build trains for the island of Ireland for the first time.

Siemens to deliver Romania’s first HEMU fleet
Siemens to deliver Romania’s first HEMU fleet

On 28 April 2026, Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract by Romania’s Railway Reform Authority (ARF) for the delivery of 12 two-car Mireo Plus H trains.

The last ComfortJet on its way to Austria
The last ComfortJet on its way to Austria

The last, 20th ComfortJet left the Škoda Vagonka works in Ostrava on 5 May 2026.

The debacle of Talgo operation at Leo Express
The debacle of Talgo operation at Leo Express

Leo Express officially presented the first Talgo rake to the media and invited guests in Praha on 23 April 2026.

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