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ŽPCG uses a second overhauled Class 412 EMU
ŽPCG uses a second overhauled Class 412 EMU

In early March 2026, Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore put a Class 412 EMU into operation after a major overhaul.

Stadler will deliver FLIRTs to Montenegro
Stadler will deliver FLIRTs to Montenegro

On 27 May 2026, Stadler and Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore (ŽPCG) signed a contract for the delivery of three four-car FLIRT EMUs.

ÖBB‘s KISSes will start passenger operation
ÖBB‘s KISSes will start passenger operation

On 6 May 2026, the ÖBB‘s new Cityjet Doppelstock EMU carried out its inaugural run on the Wien Hbf - Wiener Neustadt route and back.

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New FLIRTs entered service in the Mazovia Region
New FLIRTs entered service in the Mazovia Region

Deliveries of newest FLIRT EMUs for Koleje Mazowieckie are progressing rapidly: since the beginning of May, the operator has already received 23 ones.

Seibu Railway introduced a second batch of Sustena EMUs
Seibu Railway introduced a second batch of Sustena EMUs

Seibu has introduced upgraded four-car Class 7000 EMUs, which were previously operated by the private railway Tokyu as five-car Class 9000 EMUs.

Northern City Line celebrates one year of ETCS with ‘no signals’
Northern City Line celebrates one year of ETCS with ‘no signals’

The Northern City Line (NCL) between Finsbury Park and Moorgate in the City of London has in mid-May 2026 celebrated one year since its physical lineside signals were removed. 

Temporary reopening of Antwerp-Linkeroever train station
Temporary reopening of Antwerp-Linkeroever train station

On 2 May 2026, Antwerp-Linkeroever station has been temporarily reopened.

Vossloh strengthens turnout production in Sweden
Vossloh strengthens turnout production in Sweden

New plant with automated assembly line inaugurated.

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.

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.

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