Belgium completes implementation of ETCS Level 2 on national rail network
The consortium formed by Siemens Mobility and Equans, in collaboration with the Belgian railway infrastructure manager Infrabel, has completed and […]
December 2025
A new, faster Railjet connection on the Vienna–Trieste route
With the change in train schedules on December 14 and the launch of the Koralmbahn, in addition to the existing […]
Trump loses first round in California rail dispute
A US federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s request to block the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) lawsuit against […]
A new EuroCity line connects Germany and Poland to the Ukrainian border
Long-distance rail transport between Germany and Poland is expanding significantly with the introduction of the 2026 timetable, which brings a […]
New TINA trams enter regular service in Rostock
After an extensive testing period and obtaining all technical approvals, the new TINA tram entered regular service in Rostock for […]
Austria marks a “new railway era” with the opening of the Koralmbahn
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä, and other high-ranking national and international […]
Hitachi Rail wins a EUR 1.5 billion contract in Switzerland
Hitachi Rail has signed a framework agreement with Swiss rail operator SBB to deliver advanced digital signaling technology across Switzerland’s […]
Why are stations in Japan lit up in blue?
Why are some platforms lit up in blue? In stations in Japan, Europe, and North America, this color has become […]
UIC sets its priorities for 2026–2028 at the General Assembly in Warsaw
The 107th General Assembly of the International Union of Railways (UIC) took place on December 10–11, 2025, in Warsaw, hosted […]
Partnership for the modernization of the Košice intermodal terminal
Metrans, the rail logistics subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), and Interport Servis have agreed to jointly modernize […]