About the author

Quintus Vosman

March 13, 2026 | Policy

Belgium and Netherlands seek to improve cross-border connections

Agreement between two governments seeks to coordinate future investment and identifies lines and services that might be improved.

March 4, 2026 | Fleet

FS to acquire rolling stock manufacturer Titagarh Firema

Competition authority clears acquisition to ensure production of new coaches for Trenitalia.

March 3, 2026 | Main line

European Sleeper confirms September start for Brussels - Milan service

Infrastructure work in Germany has delayed the start of the operator’s third night train.

February 4, 2026 | Light Rail

Prague orders more Škoda LRVs

Prague Transport (DPP) exercises option for 31 ForCity Plus 52T vehicles.

January 30, 2026 | Light Rail

Brussels airport light rail line project begins as A12 project is cancelled

The new 12km line will connect Brussels North with Zaventem Airport.

January 28, 2026 | Financial

Baden-Württemberg secures funding for onboard ETCS

German federal government will provide €340m to Baden-Württemberg and Stuttgart for retrofitting fleets with onboard ETCS equipment.

January 27, 2026 | Main line

Arriva postpones Dutch open-access service

Uncertainty over the validity of student passes has delayed start of private operator’s Zwolle - Groningen service.

January 16, 2026 | Fleet

Italy plans to launch public fleet leasing company

Planned legislation will create a state-owned rolling stock leasing company, which will hold assets worth €1.2bn.

January 9, 2026 | Infrastructure

Bavaria to electrify more lines and introduce battery trains

State signs agreement with DB InfraGO to phase out diesel operation in the north of the state.

January 5, 2026 | High-speed

Temporary closure of Dutch HSL announced

Northern section of the Dutch HSL-South line will close for three months in 2028 to enable remedial work to take place on four out of 10 defective viaducts.

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … 99 Next »

Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential.

Sign up for the IRJ Rail Brief Newsletter