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June 30, 2025 | Financial

Germany commits to €107bn rail investment

Spending approved for the next five years.

June 30, 2025 | High-speed

China begins testing of new high-speed trains and lines

Trial running has started on two sections of China’s high-speed network.

June 27, 2025 | Europe

Polish mountain line reopens to passengers

Services on the 16km line between Jelenia Góra and Karpacz were suspended 25 years ago.

June 27, 2025 | Middle East

Final construction tender for Saudi light rail project

Bids requested to build new 22km line at AlUla.

June 27, 2025 | Main line

North Korea restarts passenger services to Russia

Through trains between Pyongyang and Moscow have been suspended for five years.

June 26, 2025 | High-speed

China claims new maglev world record

Prototype reaches speed of 650km/h in 7 seconds.

June 26, 2025 | Australia/NZ

UGL presents Australian Evo locomotive

The fuel-efficient diesel locomotive will be used to haul intermodal trains across Australia.

June 25, 2025 | Fleet

ÖBB unveils double-deck Railjet

The 14 six-car Stadler Kiss inter-city EMUs are due to enter service at the end of next year.

June 25, 2025 | Infrastructure

DB revises major renewals programme

German Rail extends timescale for renewals on major corridors after mounting criticism of prolonged closures.

June 17, 2025 | Light Rail

CAF unveils progress with autonomous LRV

Automated operation in depot area is part of European FP2-R2Dato research programme.

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