Rail transport

The high-speed Koralm line has opened for freight traffic in Austria, and ÖBB says its launch already sets the stage for faster, more predictable journeys between Klagenfurt and Graz in the coming years.

The CBTC 5G technology is drawing fresh attention from operators and manufacturers because it links radio-based train control with a private 5G network, so it enables faster transmission of critical data and broader real-world testing options.

For FS Energy, new solar plants do more than cut emissions; they start a shift in how Italy’s railways source and secure the power that keeps trains moving.

The Gulf of Mexico Train project moves forward as Mexico starts work on a new section that improves passenger mobility and backs wider plans for long-distance rail across key corridors.

Hyperloop is edging into a mature phase in Europe as a new European Commission study signals readiness for demonstrations and sketches how the EU could shape the technology’s next steps.

Uruguay is now turning a broad rail vision into concrete projects, as ministers back a package of priority upgrades to strengthen freight flows, port access, and regional passenger links.

CER Cargo Group has announced a deal to acquire Austrian rail freight operator WLC, using the transaction to extend its operations in Austria and Germany within its wider European network.

NJ Transit begins a $917 million program to overhaul 429 Multilevel railcars because the agency aims to match older equipment with the capabilities of the incoming Multilevel III fleet.

Greece has launched a €90 million modernization initiative to upgrade its central railway corridor and improve safety, efficiency, and European connectivity through advanced signaling, electrification, and GSM-R communication systems.

Siemens Mobility has struck an agreement with Voestalpine, an Austrian steel producer, to include more Greentec Steel Edition low-carbon steel in the production of rail transport means and related components.

The European Commission has come up with a strategic plan that targets the development of the TEN-T high-speed rail transport network by 2040 to connect Europe with sustainable transport.

The Colombian rail renaissance gets added impetus with CAF’s approval to provide a loan of $300m to revive rail transport and foster sustainable transport initiatives that increase competitiveness and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.