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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 .

GB Railfreight's Class 99 intermodal service trial
GB Railfreight's Class 99 intermodal service trial

GB Railfreight, in collaboration with Maritime Transport and DP World, has marked a significant milestone in the introduction of its new Class 99 locomotive fleet, as testing progressed to the next stage on 17 June 2026, with an intermodal service successfully operating between DP World’s London Gateway and Maritime’s Hams Hall Rail Freight Terminal.

Alstom-led consortium signed contracts to modernise Egypt’s strategic rail corridors
Alstom-led consortium signed contracts to modernise Egypt’s strategic rail corridors

On 18 June 2026, Alstom, leading a consortium with Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus, has signed four landmark contracts with Egyptian National Railways.

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Alpha Trains is ordering for 25 additional EURO6000 locomotives
Alpha Trains is ordering for 25 additional EURO6000 locomotives

On 17 June 2026, Alpha Trains annoijnced that it is expanding its portfolio with a major order for 25 additional EURO6000 multi-system locomotives.

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.

First EURO DuFour unveiled
First EURO DuFour unveiled

On 12 June 2026, Stadler and SBB have unveiled the new EURO DuFour locomotive for SBB Cargo Switzerland during an event in Valencia.

The 500th OMNEO
The 500th OMNEO

On 11 June 2026, Alstom celebrated the production of the 500th train of its OMNEO Régio2N platform at its Crespin site.

Arenaways and European Sleeper to start Milano - Brussels night train
Arenaways and European Sleeper to start Milano - Brussels night train

Arenaways, in which Renfe Proyectos Internacionales has a 33% stake, and European Sleeper have reached an agreement to run a new night train...

OnTrain is expanding its fleet
OnTrain is expanding its fleet

On 11 June 2026, Alstom and Ontrain have presented the first TRAXX Universal multi-system locomotive.

Siemens introduced Vectron X
Siemens introduced Vectron X

During the event held in München-Allach, Siemens Mobility introduced the new Vectron X - a further improvement to the proven locomotive, which is already extensively digitised, and which can now be controlled via app-based functionalities.

FLIRT3 fleet for Bayerische Regiobahn to be equipped with ETCS for ROX concession
FLIRT3 fleet for Bayerische Regiobahn to be equipped with ETCS for ROX concession

Alpha Trains is among the first private rolling stock leasing companies in Germany to invest in retrofitting the on-board ETCS to an existing regional train fleet.

Sveriges nya nattåg
Sveriges nya nattåg

On 1 April 2026, Trafikverket announced that it had selected Talgo and Siemens as suppliers in a tender for Swedish new night trains.

RBD gates open tomorrow
RBD gates open tomorrow

Between 9 and 11 June, the sixth edition of the RAIL BUSINESS DAYS fair will take place in Ostrava.

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