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Alstom will take maintenance of night trains in Sweden
Alstom will take maintenance of night trains in Sweden

On 8 July 2026, Alstom has been awarded a two-year contract to provide maintenance for night trains in Sweden on behalf of SJ.

Renfe: just two bidders for high speed train order
Renfe: just two bidders for high speed train order

In spite of all the speculation, on 23 June 2026 it was announced that only two manufacturers had submitted all the correct documentation required by Renfe Viajeros from bidders: Hitachi Rail and Siemens Mobility.

Inaugural run of the RE 47: Düssel-Wupper-Express returns to the rails
Inaugural run of the RE 47: Düssel-Wupper-Express returns to the rails

On 30 June, 2026, the Line RE 47 was officially inaugurated with a maiden run of a BEMU.

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Production of GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs progressing at full speed
Production of GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs progressing at full speed

The procurement of 11 FLIRT InterCity EMUs by GYSEV has entered a new phase: the bodyshells manufactured at Stadler’s Szolnok plant have already been transported to Siedlce, Poland, where final assembly of the vehicles is currently underway.

First Australind entered passenger service
First Australind entered passenger service

Alstom has successfully delivered into passenger service the first of four Australind trains for the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia.

CAF UK opened new maintenance works in Manchester
CAF UK opened new maintenance works in Manchester

On 26 June 2026, CAF Rail UK has formally opened its new wheelset and bogie overhaul and refurbishment facility in Manchester.

The first EU pilot project for new cross-border services: from Praha to København with direct trains
The first EU pilot project for new cross-border services: from Praha to København with direct trains

On 26 June 2026, the inauguration of the first EU pilot project for new cross-border rail services took place in Berlin.

HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station
HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station

The construction of an enormous deck that will help support the platforms at Birmingham's new HS2 station has begun with the first of more than 556 concrete beams lifted into position. 

Siemens secures service contract for 61 Mireo BEMUs in Westphalia
Siemens secures service contract for 61 Mireo BEMUs in Westphalia

Siemens is supplying 61 Mireo Plus B trains, supplemented by a full-service contract for up to 30 years.

EMR's first refurbished Class 360 will enter service in July
EMR's first refurbished Class 360 will enter service in July

On 10 June 2026, East Midlands Railway, operated by Transport UK, has unveiled the first fully refurbished EMR Connect train.

Major milestone at AWC's Class 805 fleet
Major milestone at AWC's Class 805 fleet

Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 Evero fleet has reached a major milestone serving the West Coast Main Line by notching five million miles on the network.

World’s first narrow-gauge hydrogen train unveiled
World’s first narrow-gauge hydrogen train unveiled

On 19 June 2026, Stadler and ARST (Trasporti Regionali della Sardegna) unveiled in Erlen the world’s first hydrogen-powered train designed for narrow-gauge lines .

JR West’s new service locomotive
JR West’s new service locomotive

JR West introduced a new DEC743 hybrid locomotive for service trains. It will also be used on the Sagano Scenic Railway.

Hitachi and PESA announced strategic partnership
Hitachi and PESA announced strategic partnership

On 16 June 2026, PESA Bydgoszcz and Hitachi Rail have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

30 years TGV connections between France and Brussels
30 years TGV connections between France and Brussels

On 12 June 2026, SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs celebrated 30 years of TGV connections between France and Brussels.

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