The end for Freiburg-Colmar? But was there ever a start?

In the Newsletter this week
Analysis: The end for Freiburg-Colmar? But was there ever a start?
Bullshit Meter: Virgin Trains to run Channel Tunnel services in 2030
Good week: Koralmbahn results in less traffic and and an economic boost
Also a good week: Newag's locomotives the most reliable, and strong passenger numbers for PKP IC
Bad week: Berlin-Paris ICEs cancelled, because French industrial group Alstom messed up
Very bad week: Boss of ČD under pressure due to a shortage of toilet paper
Photo of the week: Orient Express approaches Nuits sous Ravières
Elsewhere this week: Channel Tunnel update on Green Signals
Calendar: "October" opening for the Wunderline Groningen - Leer

Newsletter 026, Friday 21st August 2026.
Subscriber-only newsletter, sent every Friday at 14:00 CET.

First newsletter after a summer break, hence format somewhat different from previous editions!