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April 2, 2026 | Policy

Vietnam Railways restructuring approved

Group structure of parent company and subsidiaries is intended to strengthen capability.

April 1, 2026 | Financial

Tunisia approves $US 52m loan for infrastructure upgrades

Work will increase freight capacity for phosphate traffic.

March 31, 2026 | Fleet

Renfe leases DB coaches to Leo Express

Czech operator Leo Express will deploy ex-DB rolling stock on Prague - Munich services.

March 27, 2026 | Europe

Lyria high-speed partnership extended

Agreement covering joint SNCF/SBB services between France and Switzerland extended to 2032.

March 26, 2026 | Policy

Closer cooperation with Scotland and Wales under Great British Railways

British government agrees to work more closely with its counterparts in Scotland and Wales.

March 24, 2026 | High-speed

Britain considers HS2 speed cut

HS2 Ltd CEO asked to examine lowering maximum speed from 360km/h.

March 23, 2026 | Europe

Škoda unveils first EMU for Bulgaria

First two trains from an order for 25 are due to begin network testing in Bulgaria this week.

March 23, 2026 | Fleet

New York tenders largest-ever Subway fleet contract

Contract with base order for 1140 cars includes option to purchase up to 1250 more.

March 23, 2026 | Policy

European Commission adopts new state aid rules

New instruments replace 2008 guidelines on state aid for passenger and freight operators.

March 20, 2026 | Fleet

Renfe and Mitsubishi form maintenance partnership

Spanish national operator will maintain and refurbish Mitsubishi traction motors for third parties.

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