This Managing Operational Complexities In-Depth Focus features articles investigating overcoming cross-border rail challenges with managed transportation and how as global transportation systems move towards digital transformation, railway operators are exploring innovative ways to manage their assets and maintain seamless operations.

The Vecow SPC-9000 provides innovations in Factory Management, Data Acquisition & Monitoring, AMR, Smart Retail, and other Edge AI applications.

The European Union Agency for Railways has granted multi-country homologation for Vossloh’s DE 18 locomotives, enabling their operation in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Hitachi Rail has secured a £500 million contract to manufacture 14 new five-car trains in County Durham, supporting UK jobs and expanding FirstGroup’s open access rail services.

Northern has pledged to improve accessibility and passenger assistance reliability, focusing on staff training, technology use and enhanced support for disabled passengers, with progress monitored by the ORR.

TransPennine Express celebrates the holiday season with a festive on-board menu and community-driven decorations at Selby station.

Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed a new maintenance contract for the Class 395 “Javelin” trains, aimed at reducing costs, improving availability and continuing a £27 million refurbishment programme.

Amtrak has completed a $4 million renovation of the G.K. Butterfield Station in Wilson, N.C., enhancing accessibility, safety and comfort as part of its nationwide commitment to improving the travel experience.