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TPF ordered FLIRT Evos
TPF ordered FLIRT Evos

The Fribourg Transport Authority (TPF) has awarded Stadler a contract worth 117 million CHF to supply 13 four-car FLIRT Evo EMUs.

HS2 launches final viaduct on the approach to Curzon Street station
HS2 launches final viaduct on the approach to Curzon Street station

On 14 August 2026, HS2 engineers have completed the first major phase of work to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines.

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Working group to explore Caledonian Sleeper services to mainland Europe
Working group to explore Caledonian Sleeper services to mainland Europe

In August 2026, a working group has met for the first time to deliver a feasibility study examining the potential for a direct Caledonian Sleeper service to mainland Europe.

Tender for high-speed trains for CP
Tender for high-speed trains for CP

Not only Renfe, but also the neighboring Comboios de Portugal are planning to purchase new high-speed trains.

TRAXX for European Sleeper to Italy
TRAXX for European Sleeper to Italy

On 5 February 2025, European Sleeper launched its long-announced night service connecting Brussels with Venice.

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FS ordered ETR1000s for its growth in France and between Paris and London
FS ordered ETR1000s for its growth in France and between Paris and London

On 7 August 2026, FS Italiane Group, through Trenitalia France, ordered 19 new Frecciarossa high-speed trains from Hitachi Rail.

Stadler at InnoTrans: seven world firsts and innovations
Stadler at InnoTrans: seven world firsts and innovations

From the world’s first hydrogen-powered train for narrow-gauge lines in Italy to the EURO DuFour locomotive built in record time for SBB Cargo: Stadler is presenting seven vehicles at InnoTrans 2026.

First Siemens's new metro train for Sydney
First Siemens's new metro train for Sydney

With the delivery of the first of 12 three-car trains for the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport turnkey project, Siemens Mobility has reached an important project milestone.

The ORR gave the green light for Virgin Trains international services
The ORR gave the green light for Virgin Trains international services

The Office of Rail and Road has announced that on 13 August 2026 it decided to pre-approve a new framework track access agreement between HS1 Limited and VTE OPCO Limited (Virgin Trains).

DB Cargo UK looking for a new owner
DB Cargo UK looking for a new owner

DB Cargo UK is looking for a new owner who can provide access to additional capital, broader market opportunities and the scale required to support the next phase of development.

Eurostar introduced first e300 with ETCS OBU into service
Eurostar introduced first e300 with ETCS OBU into service

Eurostar received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring the first e300 train fitted with the on-board ETCS into service.

Polish HSL tunnel moves closer to construction
Polish HSL tunnel moves closer to construction

Work on the high speed line tunnel project in Łódź is progressing.

First new-generation FINK delivered to Zentralbahn
First new-generation FINK delivered to Zentralbahn

Zentralbahn is putting a vehicle of the new FINK (Finch) type into service for the first time.

3rd phase of major renewal works on the Brussels - French border high-speed line
3rd phase of major renewal works on the Brussels - French border high-speed line

This summer, Infrabel is continuing its major renewal works on the high-speed line between Brussels and the French border (HSL1).

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