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March 9, 2026 | Financial

Eurofima to finance more fleet types in revised lending framework

Updated strategy allows lender to finance metro trains, LRVs and infrastructure maintenance vehicles.

March 6, 2026 | Technology

DAC undergoes extreme weather testing

Rail Cargo Group tests Digital Automatic Coupler in extreme winter conditions in Austria.

March 6, 2026 | Financial

New Japanese loan for Manila MRT-3 upgrade

Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) will lend $US 137m for further renovation of city’s MRT-3 metro line.

March 5, 2026 | Main line

Westbahn launches open-access services on Koralm Railway

Initial timetable includes three train pairs each day between Vienna and Villach.

March 3, 2026 | Light Rail

Sofia to modernise LRV fleet

Bulgarian capital aims to procure 78 new LRVs at a cost of around €200m.

March 2, 2026 | Light Rail

Munich opens new light rail line

First section of city’s West Tangent Light Rail project opened on February 28.

February 27, 2026 | Europe

Siemens and Newag sign cooperation agreement

Partnership will focus on the Polish market including high-speed rolling stock.

February 24, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Australian government moves HS project forward

Sydney - Newcastle line enters development phase with $US 162m funding commitment.

February 23, 2026 | Policy

DB to supply staff with bodycams after conductor killed

Safety summit convened by German operator agrees action plan on safety measures.

February 20, 2026 | North America

Hitachi Rail’s Canadian HQ nears completion

Offices totalling 11,613m² are located in Toronto’s Scarborough district.

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