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GoVolta to start operating open-access trains
GoVolta to start operating open-access trains

Dutch private train operator GoVolta has announced the start of its first open-access international train services on 19 March 2026.

European Sleeper announces third night service: Amsterdam/Brussels - Milano
European Sleeper announces third night service: Amsterdam/Brussels - Milano

European Sleeper has announced to start a new regular night service on 18 June 2026, connecting Amsterdam and Brussels with Milano three times a week.

Alstom alongside SNCF Voyageurs for the entry into service of TGV M in July 2026
Alstom alongside SNCF Voyageurs for the entry into service of TGV M in July 2026

On 10 December 2025, Alstom announced that with the recent submission of the TGV M authorisation for placing on the market to the ERA, the project is entering the final phase of the approval process.

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Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel
Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel

The construction of HS2’s longest green tunnel took a major step forward in early Decemver 2025 with the realignment of a key local road, freeing up space for the next phase of excavations.

Aurora entered into service
Aurora entered into service

3 December 2025 marked a new chapter for rail travel in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire, as the first train from Transport UK and East Midlands Railway’s (EMR) new 400 million GBP fleet carried its inaugural customers.

DB and Eurostar lay the groundwork for a direct connection from Germany to London
DB and Eurostar lay the groundwork for a direct connection from Germany to London

Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar are taking the next step towards a direct high-speed rail connection between Germany and London.

First location decision issued for the HSL between Warszawa and Łódź
First location decision issued for the HSL between Warszawa and Łódź

The construction of the high-speed line between Warszawa, the CPK Airport and Łódź is moving closer. Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has obtained the first of the location decisions required for this section of the railway.

Estonian RegioPanters to start passenger service
Estonian RegioPanters to start passenger service

On Saturday, 29 November 2025, Elron and Škoda Group presented at the Baltic Station (Balti Jaam) in Tallinn two of the new EMUs that will enter service on 15 December.

BEMUs for ZSSK
BEMUs for ZSSK

On 3 December 2025, ZSSK signed a contract with the ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION - ŽOS Trnava consortium for delivery of the RegioPanter BEMUs.

Stadler lodges appeal against SBB contract award
Stadler lodges appeal against SBB contract award

On 28 November 2025, Stadler announced that it has lodged an appeal with the Federal Administrative Court against the SBB's award of a contract for 116 double-deck EMUs.

First RegioPanter for Bulgaria complete
First RegioPanter for Bulgaria complete

On 24 November 2025, Škoda Group presented the first Type 18Ev2 EMU for Bulgarian railways at its Plzeň works.

First painted bodyshell for GYSEV's new InterCity FLIRT unveiled
First painted bodyshell for GYSEV's new InterCity FLIRT unveiled

A new chapter is beginning in the history of Hungarian rail vehicle manufacturing: the first painted bodyshell of the GYSEV's InterCity FLIRT fleet was unveiled at the Stadler Szolnok works on 21 November 2025.

NS ordered FLIRT Flex EMUs
NS ordered FLIRT Flex EMUs

On 19 November 2025, Nederlandse Spoorwegen and Stadler have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 36 FLIRTs for commuter transport.

Coradia Stream H for FNM on test at PCW
Coradia Stream H for FNM on test at PCW

On 26 November 2020, Alstom announced that it will supply six hydrogen fuel cell trains, with the option for eight more, to FNM.

X25 EMUs for Saltsjöbanan
X25 EMUs for Saltsjöbanan

On 11 November 2025, Škoda Transportation signed a contract with Region Stockholm for the supply of new EMUs for Saltsjöbanan.

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