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November 3, 2025 | High-speed

Lisbon - Madrid high-speed line plan agreed

Objective is to deliver a journey time of 5 hours by 2030 and 3 hours by 2034.

September 29, 2025 | Infrastructure

Brenner Base Tunnel exploratory tunnel breakthrough

The 57.5km exploratory tunnel has been holed through, a key milestone in the project to construct the world’s longest railway tunnel between Austria and Italy.

August 12, 2025 | Technology

Spain consults market on alternative traction

Results will inform electrification strategy due to be completed in 2026.

August 11, 2025 | High-speed

High-speed rail takes to the global stage

China’s contribution to high-speed railways inevitably captured much attention at the 12th UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail held in Beijing last month. However, several issues impacting the operation of existing and construction of new lines in the rest of the world were discussed. Kevin Smith picks out the key talking points.

July 28, 2025 | Freight

SNCF freight locomotives for sale

Disposal forms part of winding up Fret SNCF as required by European Commission.

July 18, 2025 | Policy

Netherlands taken to European Court over Main Line concession

Referral to European Court of Justice over direct award to Netherlands Railways.

July 17, 2025 | Europe

Infrastructure investment funding increased in draft EU budget

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) allocated €81.4bn in 2028-34 budget.

July 4, 2025 | Europe

Rail wins €2.2bn in EU grants

The majority of funding from the EC’s latest Connecting Europe Facility has been allocated to rail projects.

May 22, 2025 | High-speed

High-speed to connect Germany with Italy

Direct Munich - Rome service to be launched next year with a journey time of 8h 30min.

May 13, 2025 | Europe

European Commission takes Hungary to court

Hungary has failed to comply with Single European Railway Area directive.

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