The February 2026 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:
Dublin Suburban Transformation: Having seen only piecemeal expansion since its launch in 1984, Dublin’s DART network is set to treble in size over the next decade. Keith Barrow looks at how the DART+ programme aims to reshape suburban services in the Irish capital, bringing higher frequencies, electrification and new trains.
High-Speed Trains: Are Two Decks Better Than One?: Eurostar’s recent decision to order Alstom Avelia Horizon trains has reignited the debate around double-deck high-speed rolling stock. Mike Guerra, Technical Director of Night-X, explores the relative merits of single- and double-deck designs.
Farewell to DB Museum Halle: The only part of the DB Museum located in the former East Germany, Lokschuppen IV at Halle (Saale), closed to the public in December as part of cost cutting measures by DB. Keith Fender visits the museum, which has played a key role in preserving the legacy of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
A Veteran Back in Business: Facing a short-term rolling stock shortage due to the overhaul of its modern EMUs, Keolis Nederland turned to the heritage sector for help. Quintus Vosman looks at how Dutch preservation group 2454 Crew returned a 50 year-old ex-NS Mat’64 (Plan V) EMU to daily commercial operation.
Emmental Winter Wonders: Andrew Thompson reports on a Railway Touring Company charter train that used an unusual combination of steam and vintage traction coinciding with the first of the winter’s snowfall in the Swiss Emmental.
News stories this month include:
- Graz–Klagenfurt Koralmbahn inaugurated
- Tallinn–Tapa electric services start
- Another high-speed competitor for SNCF
- Swedish night trains and regional services face cuts
- Swiss-German EuroCity loco-hauled finale
- Chaotic end to 2025 for Channel Tunnel
- Slovenian long-distance fleet renewal
- Farewell to SNCB Class 21 and 27
- Flood-damaged lines reopen in Germany
- Denmark’s first battery train inaugurated
- Aarhus orders Citylink tram-trains
- Graz tramway bypass opens
- Paris–Berlin European Sleeper timetable published
- DB completes introduction of IC2 to Switzerland
- Tallinn–Tartu–Riga services return
- Loco-hauled special on RER Line E
- Refurbished SJ coaches enter service
- Interim contracts for DB Regio in Bayern
- Port Rail receives second “Ludmilla”
- Final RegioFox DMUs for CD
- PKP IC EU160 deliveries complete
- Belgian rail network fully equipped with ETCS
- Škoda wins regional battery-electric unit order for Latvia
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