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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).

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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.

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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).

Vossloh expands its digital offering with Cordel
Vossloh expands its digital offering with Cordel

Vossloh has completed the acquisition of LiDAR specialist Cordel, further expanding the company’s digital capabilities.

Bulgarian RegioPanters in passenger service
Bulgarian RegioPanters in passenger service

On 14 August 2026, the first of the BDZ Class 34 EMUs, built for suburban and regional transport, entered service with passengers.

Škoda Group enters the next phase of preparations for a new corporate identity
Škoda Group enters the next phase of preparations for a new corporate identity

On 21 July 2026, the Škoda Group announced that it is continuing preparations for one of the most significant changes in its almost 170-year history.

New delivery timeframes and costs for HS2
New delivery timeframes and costs for HS2

In mid-May 2026, the Transport Secretary has declared an end to an “era of neglect” on HS2 as she set out plans to reset the project, delivering the railway as quickly as possible and at the lowest reasonable cost. 

HS2 reveals completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station
HS2 reveals completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station

On 13 August 2026, HS2 has unveiled its first six completed platforms on the railway in the underground station box at Old Oak Common in west London.

NavTrain supports Polish digital train orders
NavTrain supports Polish digital train orders

The Brno-based company Betrian has also succeeded in the Polish market with its NavTrain application after Poland introduced digital orders for drivers on its railway network from 1 July 2026.

New Korean freight locomotives
New Korean freight locomotives

In 2025, Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation) has ordered the at South Korean manufacturer Romansys of  Changwon new dieselelectric freight locomotives.

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