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July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

Algarve line electrification complete

Electric trains due to run throughout 141km line in southern Portugal from July 19.

July 9, 2026 | Freight

British middle mile freight trials success

New operator GoExpress concludes tests running intermodal services at up to 145km/h.

July 9, 2026 | Financial

Bulgaria receives second tranche of Eurofima loan

Latest disbursement of €4.5m follows €22m framework agreement concluded earlier this year.

July 9, 2026 | Europe

DB passenger information action plan underway

German Rail launches immediate action programme to improve how information is delivered to passengers.

July 8, 2026 | Financial

Mixed messages for rail in German budget

Extra funding for some projects but freight track access charge relief cut.

July 8, 2026 | Financial

Hudson Tunnel Project funding secure

Judge prevents USDOT from withholding future grant payments.

June 24, 2026 | Main line

Initial details of Bedford collision released

Investigators from Britain’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) say that one train ran into the other at 79km/h.

June 22, 2026 | Main line

Driver killed in collision on British mainline

Two passenger trains crash in Bedford, southern England, leaving around 100 injured.

June 19, 2026 | Asia

Hyundai Rotem deepens Vietnam ties

Korean rolling stock manufacturer signs technology transfer and localisation agreement.

June 18, 2026 | Europe

Fehmarnbelt Tunnel access line costs rise

Opening expected to take place in two stages, with rail link following behind commencement of road access.

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