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July 23, 2026 | Financial

Czech Republic draws down $US 190m Eurofima loan

Financing supports the acquisition of 94 regional trains.

July 23, 2026 | Policy

Belgium to open passenger market to competition

PSO rail services will be gradually opened up to competitive tendering.

July 22, 2026 | Fleet

Ukraine reports sharp rise in locomotive damage from Russian attacks

Russian attacks have destroyed almost as many Ukrainian locomotives in 2026 as in the previous four years combined.

July 21, 2026 | Technology

Renfe tenders onboard communications contract

Single platform incorporating 5G and satellite coverage will be used for operational applications.

July 20, 2026 | Main line

Germany limits DB’s access on key routes opening the door to Italo

Italo orders new trains from Siemens and reaffirms plan to compete with DB on two key corridors from mid-2028.

July 20, 2026 | Infrastructure

Venosta Valley line electrification completed in Italy

New Alstom EMU fleet enters service between Merano and Malles in South Tyrol.

July 17, 2026 | Financial

Kazakhstan Railways plans IPO early next year

A quarter of KTZ’s common shares will be listed in Astana, London and Hong Kong.

July 14, 2026 | News

Gianpiero Strisciuglio appointed FS CEO

Strisciuglio was previously CEO of Trenitalia.

July 13, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Australia to extend ETCS on Gold Coast Line

Hitachi Rail contracted to deploy digital signalling on 20km section between Kuraby and Beenleigh.

July 13, 2026 | Europe

Sweden-Germany train ferry deal signed

Agreement secures operation of ferries between Trelleborg and Rostock until 2031.

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