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July 23, 2026 | Passenger

SNCF Passenger changes course

Christophe Fanichet replaced as CEO as a new strategy is prepared.

July 23, 2026 | Financial

Czech Republic draws down $US 190m Eurofima loan

Financing supports the acquisition of 94 regional trains.

July 23, 2026 | Fleet

Cyber gang gains access to a Stadler data exchange platform

Stadler says its IT systems have not been compromised by the attack.

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 | Financial

Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe

The combined group is expected to sell more than 22 million tickets annually.

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 | Policy

France signs rolling stock action plan

Plan aims to improve management of delivery programmes for new fleets and reduce delays.

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