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Robert Preston

February 17, 2026 | High-speed

High-speed services resume following Adamuz derailment

Through services to southern Spain restored on Madrid - Seville high-speed line as damage repairs are completed.

February 12, 2026 | Technology

SNCF explores in-track solar panels

Trial by Swiss start-up Sun-Ways could inform deployment on French national network.

February 12, 2026 | Financial

Spain increases infrastructure maintenance spend

Government provides additional maintenance funding for Adif and Adif AV.

February 11, 2026 | Infrastructure

Funding sought for Thessaloniki - Sofia - Bucharest upgrade

Electrification of line connecting Bulgaria and Romania will cut transport costs by 30%.

February 11, 2026 | Europe

FS launches new London-based consultancy

FS Advisory will draw on the expertise of Italian State Railways across infrastructure and operations.

February 11, 2026 | Passenger

Everything changes except the view

Transdev is the first private company to operate regional passenger services on the French national network, under a contract awarded by the Sud region. Robert Preston speaks exclusively to Transdev France CEO Edouard Hénaut about the first six months of operations between Marseille and Nice.

February 9, 2026 | High-speed

Saudi Arabia orders new high-speed trains and extends operating contract

Talgo will supply 20 trains as Haramain operating contract extended to 2038.

February 5, 2026 | High-speed

Slovakia completes high-speed feasibility study

Two-stage €3.1bn programme to connect Bratislava with Czech high-speed network and Austria.

February 4, 2026 | Technology

GoA2 approved for Switzerland’s Waldenburg Railway

Stadler has supplied CBTC system enabling operation at Grade of Automation 2 (GoA2).

February 4, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Mexico City - Toluca commuter line completed

Final section between Observatorio and Santa Fe opened by president of Mexico.

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