Rail Pictures, Railway Photos, Trains from Januar 2026

January 2026 featured a notable focus on Swiss railway activity, especially around Blonay and Les Pléiades, with multiple appearances of the CEV MVR ABeh 2/6 7502 and the historic X464, often seen in winter conditions. The Valais region was highlighted by the introduction of the new TMR Region Alpes RABe 533 series FLIRT trains in Orsières, marking a significant development in regional passenger services. German classic locomotives such as the 58 311 and 218 117 appeared several times, including heritage and special train operations through Koblenz Hbf and Kaarst-Broicherheide, with 218 117 notably in experimental Köln CityBahn livery. The area around Kaarst-Broicherheide saw dense freight traffic with repeated visits by TX Log 7 193 300, ÖBB Taurus 1116 042, and Kübler Heavy Rail. Several shots captured SBB Re 460s and Re 4/4 IIs along Lake Geneva by Villeneuve, Rivaz, and St Saphorin, often in the context of InterRegio 90 services and under changing light conditions. French SNCF locomotives and shunting scenes at Paris-Austerlitz also recurred, with BB 80001 and BB 80003 featured in late-evening operations. Weather played a role in several images, with misty, grey, or snowy settings, particularly at Nijmegen and in the Swiss Alps. The month was characterized by a blend of modern regional trains, classic locomotives, and cross-border freight, with a strong emphasis on Swiss and German railways and key nodes like Nijmegen, Koblenz, Schwandorf, and Villeneuve.