The July 2025 issue of Today’s Railways Europe contains all the latest railway news from mainland Europe, plus our regular features and a selection of interesting and informative articles. Brought to you by our team of informed correspondents based throughout the European continent.
Feature articles this month include:
25 Years of Moorexpress: Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser (EVB) celebrated a quarter of a century of Germany’s longest-distance regular tourist train service on 10 May with a special anniversary event featuring guest traction. However, despite its success the Moorexpress faces an uncertain future as Christoph Grimm explains.
DB Cargo Scandinavia: Behind the Scenes at Denmark’s Largest Rail Freight Operator: DB Cargo operates a diverse loco fleet in Denmark and is modernising its older traction fleet to meet today’s requirements. Paul Smith visits DB Cargo Scandinavia’s recently opened depot in Fredericia, where the fleet is maintained, and the freight terminal at Taulov.
Irish Rail’s Retro Quartet: The repainting of three locos and a DMU into retro liveries has brought a splash of colour to the Irish Rail (IÉ) fleet. Finnbarr O’Neill captures the heritage liveried machines at work on a variety of duties.
Paris–Provins: A Great Day Out for €5: Changes to the fare structure in the Paris region have resulted in some real bargains for travel to the outer reaches of the Île-de-France suburban network. David Haydock makes a 190 km round trip from the capital to the historic town of Provins for just €5.
Treno Della Dolce Vita: Inside Italy’s New Luxury Train: During April Orient Express and Arsenale introduced a new luxury train on the Italian network, marking the launch of an ambitious programme of new tourist trains in Europe and beyond, as Anthony Lambert discovers.
News stories this month include:
- FlixTrain orders Talgo coaches and Vectrons
- Eurostar plans new services to Genève and Frankfurt
- Frecciarossa to serve Austria and Germany from December 2026
- Broken wheel caused Gotthard Base Tunnel derailment
- CD to introduce 200 km/h Pendolino services
- Austrian branch lines under threat amid budget cuts
- Madrid–Lisboa in three hours from 2030?
- FLIRT EMUs ordered for Arlanda Express
- Finland to join European standard gauge network?
- Traxx Universal loco for France unveiled
- Tram-trains for Oberösterreich in production
- BLT moves towards driverless operation on Waldenburgerbahn
- Work starts on Madrid Line 5 airport extension
- Several operators plan Oslo–København direct services
- Switzerland to finance gauge enhancement in France
- Albania–Kosovo railway planned
- Compagnie des Alpes plans new night train for skiers
- Europe Express starts operations
- CD to modernise Class 754 diesel locos
- Railcare EURO 9000s back in service
- DB sells Stadler KISS EMUs to ÖBB
- Costa del Sol railway feasibility study contract awarded
- Two-year delay for Belgian ETCS programme
- Crossrail Benelux renamed BLS Cargo Nord
- GYSEV prepares to take over lines from MÁV
- WESTbahn Chinese double-deck EMU on test in Hungary
- ELASMO electric locos enter service in Romania
- More BEMUs for Lokaltog in Sjælland
- Emmentalbahn celebrates 150th anniversary
- Dutch Railway Museum to downsize collection
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