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The SBB digital traffic control system is due for tender from 2027 and phased rollout in the early 2030s, replacing Iltis.

30.07.2026

SBB Plans Digital Traffic Control System to Replace Iltis

Red San Diego MTS trolley running on street-level tracks beneath overhead wires.

30.07.2026

San Diego MTS Digitizes Track and Signal Maintenance

RailPulse GPS data standard will govern demurrage and storage disputes from Oct. 1 using certified railcar telemetry records.

30.07.2026

RailPulse GPS Data Standard for Disputes Starts Oct. 1

PKP Intercity has introduced the updated e-IC 2.0 online ticketing system

23.08.2024

PKP Intercity Launches e-IC 2.0: Enhanced Ticket Purchasing Convenience and New Features

PKP Intercity has introduced the updated e-IC 2. 0 online ticketing system, now available for users, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New Baltic Express Will Cut Travel Time

19.08.2024

New Baltic Express Will Cut Travel Time from Prague to Gdańsk by Three Hours

Czech Railways (ČD) have announced the launch of a new express route, Baltic Express, set to begin operation in 2025, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hybrid Trains by Newag on the Gdynia-Kartuzy Route

15.08.2024

Hybrid Trains by Newag on the Gdynia-Kartuzy Route: Eco-Friendly Innovations and Efficient Diesel Use

Newag continues to expand the geographic reach of its innovative trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Why the Multimodal Terminal in Poland Will Not Be Built

13.08.2024

Why the Multimodal Terminal in Poland Will Not Be Built: Key Reasons and Issues with the Project

The multimodal terminal in Rybnik (Poland), envisioned as a project capable of transforming the local transportation infrastructure, was never realized, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The agreement between Wabtec and Ukrzaliznytsia

12.08.2024

Increase in Freight Flow Through Ukrainian-Polish Border Crossings by 32%: New Records and Changes in Railway Transportation Structure

Freight transfers through border crossings between Ukraine and Poland have significantly increased since the beginning of 2024, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Electric Locomotive Vectron Tested at 230 km/h in Poland

07.08.2024

Electric Locomotive Vectron Tested at 230 km/h in Poland: New Opportunities and Plans from Siemens Mobility

In Poland, the Vectron electric locomotive was tested at speeds of 230 km/h. The event was organized by Siemens Mobility and LTG Cargo Polska, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom модернізує системи управління рухом на залізничному вузлі

06.08.2024

Alstom Upgrades Traffic Control Systems at the Katowice Rail Hub: New Reconstruction Project

Alstom is set to upgrade train control systems at the Katowice rail hub in Poland, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Tender for Construction of Largest High-Speed Rail Tunnel

05.08.2024

Poland Launches Tender for Construction of Largest High-Speed Rail Tunnel

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), the company responsible for the national megaproject of the same name, has announced a tender for the construction of the longest tunnel for high-speed rail in Poland, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
EIB Allocates €230 Million for Modernizing Poland's Railway Electrification

05.08.2024

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Allocates €230 Million for Modernizing Poland’s Railway Electrification

On August 1, 2024, a financing agreement was signed between the state-owned company Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) for 1 billion Polish zlotys (230 million euros), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
PKP Intercity has added two more Griffin locomotives to its fleet

05.08.2024

Polish passenger company PKP Intercity has added two more Griffin locomotives to its fleet

Manufacturer Newag delivered the Griffin locomotives as part of a contract for the supply of 20 units, according to the railway transport news portal Railway Supply, citing Nakolei.
PKP Intercity to Acquire 300 New Carriages

30.07.2024

PKP Intercity to Acquire 300 New Carriages: Contract Worth 4.2 Billion Zloty

The Polish railway operator PKP Intercity has signed a contract with H. Cegielski – Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych from Poznań for the delivery of 300 passenger carriages, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
IT Scandal Surrounding Newag Trains

12.07.2024

IT Scandal Surrounding Newag Trains: Legal Proceedings and Defamation Accusations

Polish railway equipment manufacturer Newag has found itself at the center of a major IT scandal, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.