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Robert Preston

January 26, 2026 | Main line

Etihad Rail confirms passenger service launch

First trains will run from Abu Dhabi to Dubai and Fujairah later this year.

January 23, 2026 | Metros

Rome metro Line C makes progress

Award of €776m contract to build Section T1 follows opening of two new stations last month.

January 22, 2026 | Infrastructure

Algeria outlines railway development plans

African Development Bank provides €747m for Laghouat - El Menéa new line project.

January 22, 2026 | Metros

Dubai tenders metro extension design contract

Red Line extension will run for 3km to Al-Maktoum International Airport.

January 22, 2026 | Europe

ERTMS installation begins in Channel Tunnel

Compagnie des Signaux will supply onboard equipment for 57 Eurotunnel locomotives.

January 21, 2026 | Financial

Helrom completes restructuring

Insolvency proceedings for German freight operator come to a successful conclusion.

January 21, 2026 | North America

STB rejects UP/NS merger application

Surface Transportation Board says application is incomplete.

January 20, 2026 | Europe

Will Europe’s Greening Freight Transport package finally proceed in 2026?

European Union legislation intended to move freight from road to rail risks having the opposite effect, as Robert Preston reports.

January 19, 2026 | Fleet

SNCF orders more TGV M high-speed trains

Latest option takes the total number of trains on order from Alstom for SNCF and Eurostar to 160.

January 19, 2026 | High-speed

Spanish high-speed derailment kills at least 40 - updated

Iryo train derails on Madrid - Seville line, colliding with Renfe service on adjacent track.

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