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Driverless Thessaloniki Metro train during testing

31.08.2026

Kalamaria Extension Opens With Five New Stations

Aerial view of Brotherton Bridge across the River Aire

31.08.2026

Brotherton Bridge Repairs Disrupt Yorkshire Rail Travel

Hue–Phong Nha tourist train arriving at the platform during the launch

31.08.2026

Hue–Phong Nha tourist train starts daily service

How Ukrzaliznytsia detected a drone threat, ordered a stop and evacuated 340 passengers after a fatal locomotive strike in Odesa region.

14.08.2026

Drone warning, stop order, fatal strike: how 340 passengers were evacuated in Odesa region

UKRAINE: Ukrzaliznytsia detected a drone threat and ordered a passenger train in the Odesa region to stop for evacuation, but a jet-powered Shahed changed course before the locomotive crew could fully halt the train and get clear; the driver and his assistant were killed, while all 340 passengers — including 67 children — survived without injury.

Ukraine seeks a 50% Moldova grain rail tariff cut for transit to Constanța, while Moldova wants guaranteed shipment volumes.

11.08.2026

Ukraine Seeks 50% Cut in Moldova Grain Rail Tariff

UKRAINE–MOLDOVA: Ukraine is seeking a 50% cut in Moldova’s nominal rail freight tariff for grain moving to Constanța, while Chișinău wants guaranteed shipment volumes before agreeing to lower charges.

Passengers boarding a BART Blue Line train at Civic Center/UN Plaza station in San Francisco.

09.08.2026

Passenger Rail News Weekly Review: August 3–9, 2026

INTERNATIONAL: This concise weekly review presents a selection of passenger rail news published from August 3 to August 9, 2026: fleet investment, infrastructure projects, capacity changes and service disruptions.

Ukrzaliznytsia passenger cars standing beside a station platform in Chełm

06.08.2026

Ukrzaliznytsia Orders 92 New Ukrainian-Built Railcars

UKRAINE: Ukrzaliznytsia has ordered 92 Ukrainian-built passenger railcars from Kriukiv Carriage Works, with deliveries scheduled for 2027–2028 as the operator replaces ageing rolling stock and expands accessibility.

Ukrainian locomotives damaged in Russian attacks

07.07.2026

Ukrainian locomotives hit in repeated Russian attacks

Ukrainian locomotives have become a visible target in repeated Russian attacks, with more than 200 destroyed or damaged since the start of 2026, Ukrainian officials said.

Ukrzaliznytsia Receives ES3000 Locomotives

16.06.2026

Ukrzaliznytsia Receives Two More ES3000 Battery Locomotives from Bulgaria

On June 15, 2026, Bulgarian manufacturer Express Service OOD sent two more ES3000 battery locomotives⁠ to Ukrzaliznytsia.

03.05.2026

Europe Injects €248M Today to Power Ukraine’s Rail Network

European support for Ukrzaliznytsia includes a EUR 44 million European grant. It forms part of wider efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s energy system resilience.

Ukrzaliznytsia has received the next two ES3000 battery shunting locomotives

25.02.2026

Ukrzaliznytsia receives two more ES3000 battery shunting locomotives

Ukrzaliznytsia has received the next two ES3000 battery shunting locomotives. The delivery is part of a program to renew the shunting fleet and transition to more energy-efficient, lower-emission traction.

01.12.2025

New Czech Railways night train from Prague to Ukraine border

Czech Railways night train from Prague to Ukraine border will start running from 14 December, when České dráhy brings a new overnight Prague–Przemyśl service into its Central European night-train portfolio.

18.11.2025

Ukrainian Railways renews its fleet through a partnership with Alstom

Ukrainian Railways has signed an agreement for the delivery of 55 electric locomotives from Alstom— a move that, according to company officials, helps refresh its aging fleet and maintain logistical stability amid rising transport demands.

08.09.2025

Battery locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia: first delivery in Ukraine

ES3000 battery locomotives have reached Ukraine: The first two sets were accepted by Ukrzaliznytsia and are intended for operations in depots and terminals during shunting and auxiliary operations.

The first two ES3000 locomotives have been shipped to Ukraine, marking the start of a large-scale modernization of Ukrzaliznytsia’s shunting fleet and the integration of eco-friendly technologies

25.08.2025

First ES3000 locomotives sent to modernize Ukrzaliznytsia’s fleet

The first two ES3000 locomotives have been shipped to Ukraine, marking the start of a large-scale modernization of Ukrzaliznytsia’s shunting fleet and the integration of eco-friendly technologies.