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RAILPOOL offers Vectrain under TRAINPOOL brand
RAILPOOL offers Vectrain under TRAINPOOL brand

On 21 October 2025, RAILPOOL announced that it is further expanding its range of services for cross-border passenger transport unsing Siemens's Vectrain platform.

PKP IC's "Pendolino" again on the Czech network
PKP IC's "Pendolino" again on the Czech network

On Monday 20 October 2025, the unit ED250-001 of PKP Intercity arrived in the Czech Republic for tests via Chałupki.

Public presentation of the ICE L before the start of operation
Public presentation of the ICE L before the start of operation

On 17 October 2025, Deutsche Bahn presented one of its Talgo 230 non-traction multiple units (NMU) to the public at Berlin Ostbahnhof.

ČD Cargo 2025
Liebherr HVAC systems for Saudi Arabia Railways
Liebherr HVAC systems for Saudi Arabia Railways

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has been commissioned by Stadler Rail Schweiz to supply heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems that will be installed in a new fleet of Intercity DMUs for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).

Knorr-Bremse secures contract to overhaul sanitary systems for Class 390 Pendolinos
Knorr-Bremse secures contract to overhaul sanitary systems for Class 390 Pendolinos

Knorr-Bremse Rail Services (UK) has secured an eight-year contract from Alstom to repair and overhaul 510 sanitary systems fitted to the Class 390 trains.

First-ever passenger service in Derby Litchurch Lane works
First-ever passenger service in Derby Litchurch Lane works

On Saturday 11 October 2025, Alstom has marked a major milestone in rail history with the first-ever passenger train to depart from the Litchurch Lane Works in Derby.

Construction of Britain’s longest rail bridge completed
Construction of Britain’s longest rail bridge completed

Engineers have spent the last 12 months making finishing touches to the HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct including noise barriers and structural sensors, on this UK’s new longest rail bridge.

HS2 celebrates final Birmingham tunnel breakthrough
HS2 celebrates final Birmingham tunnel breakthrough

On 13 October 2025, an enormous machine being used to dig HS2’s Birmingham approach tunnels broke through, marking the completion of major tunnel excavation between London’s Old Oak Common and the West Midlands.

GTR and Siemens Mobility update ETCS OBUs in Class 717s
GTR and Siemens Mobility update ETCS OBUs in Class 717s

Govia Thameslink Railway has partnered with Siemens Mobility to update its entire fleet of 25 Class 717 Great Northern EMUs, enabling them to run in passenger service using an updated specification ETCS OBU.

First FLIRT for LTG Link
First FLIRT for LTG Link

On the night of 12 - 13 October 2025, the first electric FLIRT from the order signed in June 2023 was delivered to the Vilnius intermodal terminal.

Electrostar's major door overhaul completed
Electrostar's major door overhaul completed

Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems has successfully completed a significant interim door overhaul for the c2c Class 357 Electrostar fleet.

Leo Express' Talgo "riddle" solved
Leo Express' Talgo "riddle" solved

On 8 October 2025, Leo Express announced that it had launched the sale of tickets for trains in the 2026 timetable.

Bratislava - Wien connection via Marchegg restored
Bratislava - Wien connection via Marchegg restored

After more than a year and a half of interruption, passenger rail traffic via Marchegg will be resumed on Saturday, 11 October 2025. This will...

The 200 km/h Class ETR 108 unveiled
The 200 km/h Class ETR 108 unveiled

On 30 September 2025, Trenitalia (Gruppo FS Italiane) and Alstom have unveiled the new 200 km/h regional train at the opening of EXPO Ferroviaria 2025. 

The Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit inaugurated the Class 71-000 EMU
The Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit inaugurated the Class 71-000 EMU

On 1 October 2025, Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit (TWR) formally started service of the new Class 71-000 EMU at Tokyo Teleport station on Rinkai line.

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