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July 1, 2026 | Freight

Transnet issues RFP for fleet leasing company

The move is a key step in opening up the South African freight network to new operators.

May 29, 2026 | Main line

GoVolta opens ticket sales for Paris service

Open-access Amsterdam - Paris service starts on December 14 offering a 7-hour journey time.

May 26, 2026 | Main line

Lumo launches second service in Britain

New London - Stirling open-access service runs on West Coast Main Line.

May 22, 2026 | Financial

GoVolta launches crowdfunding campaign

Cross-border passenger operator seeks funding to purchase more rolling stock and develop Paris service.

May 20, 2026 | Freight

Transnet opens network to competition

Agreements reached with 11 freight operators to access South African rail network.

May 6, 2026 | Main line

GoVolta ends Hamburg service

Amsterdam - Berlin train will operate six times a week from July.

April 30, 2026 | High-speed

Italo-NTV prepares to enter German high-speed market

Italian open-access operator will order 26 trains from Siemens once paths are confirmed.

March 5, 2026 | Main line

Leo Express enters Polish domestic market

Warsaw - Kraków service marks first stage in major expansion at Czech operator.

January 27, 2026 | Main line

Arriva postpones Dutch open-access service

Uncertainty over the validity of student passes has delayed start of private operator’s Zwolle - Groningen service.

December 9, 2025 | Main line

GoVolta announces European open-access cross-border services

Dutch private operator will run trains between the Netherlands and Germany from next March.

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