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Ireland: Next steps emerge in all-island rail vision

2026-02-06T12:00:00+00:00By

A strategy document has been issued setting out the next steps in delivering the recommendations of Ireland’s All-Island Rail Review.

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Aachen regional electrification gets underway

2026-02-05T14:00:00+00:00By

GERMANY: Work has started on electrification of the privately-owned Euregiobahn regional network serving the north and east of Aachen.

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Investment: Belfast summit reflects all-island rail momentum

2026-01-23T14:24:00+00:00By Neil Walker

The Railway Industry Association’s inaugural All Island Rail Summit in Belfast on February 18 is focusing on opportunities for the rail supply chain across the island of Ireland, says Neil Walker, Director for Northern Ireland & Exports at the trade organisation.

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‘The future of rail in Bayern is electric’ says minister

2026-01-21T10:00:00+00:00By

GERMANY: Bayern’s Ministry of Housing, Building & Transport has commissioned rail infrastructure manager DB InfraGO to produce plans for the elimination of diesel train operations in the north of the Land.

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EMUs ordered to boost Vechtdal Lines capacity and support electrification project

2026-01-05T16:22:00+00:00By

NETHERLANDS: Arriva Nederland has awarded Stadler a contract to supply five Stadler Flirt electric multiple-units to enhance capacity and comfort on Vechtdal Lines services.

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Much-delayed Class 810 fleet enters service on the Midland Main Line

2025-12-03T09:30:00+00:00By Tony Miles

UK: After a heavily delayed production process, the first of 33 Hitachi Rail Class 810 bi-mode trains has entered service with East Midlands Railway. Tony Miles reports from Derby.

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