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August 14, 2025 | Europe

Virgin agrees cross-Channel train deal

British operator signs heads of terms with Alstom to provide 12 Avelia Stream high-speed trains.

August 14, 2025 | Freight

New Zealand line mothballed

The 79km Ohai freight line loses traffic as a result of Nightcaps coal mine closure.

August 13, 2025 | Financial

Mauritania nets EIB loan

Freight operator SNIM to receive $US 125m funding towards $US 512m modernisation programme.

August 12, 2025 | Europe

German Rail ICE L train approved

Approval from two regulatory bodies allows new trains to operate in Germany.

August 8, 2025 | Financial

German track access charge reduction possible

Draft bill proposes halving interest rates paid by infrastructure manager DB InfraGO, potentially enabling a cut in track access charges.

August 7, 2025 | Technology

Austria’s PJM sets up new joint subsidiary

Rörden is partner in new electromagnetic compatibility testing company EMC Rail Services.

August 6, 2025 | Financial

EBRD confirms €30m loan for Albania

The funding will be used for reconstruction of the line between Durrës and Rrogozhinë.

August 5, 2025 | Europe

DB loses latest Stuttgart 21 court battle

Administrative court rules that DB is solely liable for cost overruns of billions of euros.

August 5, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Australian freight train derailment report released

Australian Transport Safety Bureau highlights failures in weather monitoring equipment following accident at Traveston in Queensland.

August 1, 2025 | Policy

Vietnam and Britain seek closer ties

Two countries commit to greater collaboration on rail projects.

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