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December 4, 2025 | Fleet

ZSSK orders BEMUs from Škoda

Framework deal worth around €332m for 36 trains, includes likely initial order for 16 units.

December 4, 2025 | Freight

Danish intermodal freight hub planned

€1bn project on 250ha site aims to capitalise on the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel currently under construction.

December 3, 2025 | Fleet

Germany places major tamper order

Plasser & Theurer will supply DB Bahnbau with 18 high-capacity tamping machines.

December 2, 2025 | Africa

Traxtion to invest $US 200m in South African rail freight

South African traction specialist will acquire 46 diesel locomotives and 920 wagons.

December 2, 2025 | Central/South America

Chile to deploy ETCS Level 2

Siemens wins contract to install digital signalling on two lines for Chilean National Railways (EFE).

November 28, 2025 | Financial

Stadler challenges $US 2bn SBB contract award

Swiss manufacturer says it does not understand evaluation used to award framework for up to 200 EMUs to competitor Siemens.

November 24, 2025 | Technology

Knorr-Bremse and VTG agree British digital wagon framework

Deal involves installation of FreightControl Sentinel system on 2000 British wagons by 2029.

November 21, 2025 | Africa

Tazara investment deal signed

China, Zambia and Tanzania sign $US 1.4bn PPP agreement to modernise 1860km line.

November 21, 2025 | Middle East

Abu Dhabi invites interest in building new light rail line

Design and build contract for 19km line includes the supply of 25 LRVs.

November 20, 2025 | Infrastructure

Stuttgart 21 2026 opening cancelled

Problems with digital signalling and ongoing construction issues reportedly blamed for latest setback.

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