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HS2 signs new civil engineering deals
HS2 signs new civil engineering deals

HS2 Ltd has successfully renegotiated contracts with two of the civil engineering joint-ventures building Britain’s new high-speed railway as part of the programme reset.  

Port Polska launches competitive dialogue for the construction of the tunnel and railway station beneath the airport
Port Polska launches competitive dialogue for the construction of the tunnel and railway station beneath the airport

Discussions have begun with contractors interested in designing and constructing the tunnel and railway station, including the platform hall, beneath the new national airport in Warszawa.

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Leo Express's Przemyśl - Frankfurt (M) service on the entire route
Leo Express's Przemyśl - Frankfurt (M) service on the entire route

On 31 July 2026, Leo Express began operating the entire international route for its Przemyśl, Ostrava, Praha, Dresden, Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main service.

Leo Express's Talgos out of service
Leo Express's Talgos out of service

Starting on 31 July 2026, Leo Express is not offering services on the Bohumín - Praha route, which were formed by a Talgo non-traction multiple unit (NMU) and a Vectron.

First GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs unveiled
First GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs unveiled

On 30 July 2026, the newly built Class 445 FLIRT was officially presented to the management of GYSEV and to Hungary’s Minister of Transport and Investments.

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Stadler delivers hybrid locomotives to VIA Rail Canada
Stadler delivers hybrid locomotives to VIA Rail Canada

On 29 July 2026, Stadler has signed a contract with VIA Rail Canada to supply 45 hybrid locomotives, marking the company's first locomotive order in Canada.

A second Class 666 EMU for RegioJet in the Czech Republic
A second Class 666 EMU for RegioJet in the Czech Republic

On 27 July 2026, unit 666.002 for RegioJet arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Frecciarossa for tests in Austria
Frecciarossa for tests in Austria

On the Wien - Marchegg line, the Italian unit ETR 400 035 has been parked at the Siebenbrunn-Leopoldsdorf station.

Alpha Trains and Talbot Services deepen partnership for vehicle maintenance and modernisation
Alpha Trains and Talbot Services deepen partnership for vehicle maintenance and modernisation

Alpha Trains and Talbot Services are further expanding their long-standing collaboration, establishing a long-term strategic framework for capacity planning, maintenance, modernisation, and overhaul activities.  

ZEFIRO Express for SJ at Velim
ZEFIRO Express for SJ at Velim

On 30 June 2026, one Class X250 EMU arrived at the VUZ Velim Test Centre.

2,000 Vectrons built
2,000 Vectrons built

As part of a ceremonial event at the München works on 23 July 2026, Siemens Mobility handed over the 2,000th Vectron.

LNER reached major ETCS milestone on the ECML
LNER reached major ETCS milestone on the ECML

LNER has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards digital signalling, completing the first live operation of an Azuma train under ETCS Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line.

First GBR trains for Anglia unveiled
First GBR trains for Anglia unveiled

On 16 July 2026, the first trains to carry the new Great British Railways identity for Anglia have been unveiled at London Liverpool Street station.

 

Italo Holding orders Velaros
Italo Holding orders Velaros

On 20 July 2026, Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Italian high-speed rail operator Italo Holding covering 26 eight-car Velaro MS high-speed trains with an option for 14 additional ones and a 30-year full-service agreement.

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