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.

Welcome to our latest Track Insight Report, this time focussing on rail infrastructure projects taking place around the world. In this exclusive digital report, we hear from New Zealand, America, the Baltics and wider Europe as rail infrastructure operators and suppliers strive to build more sustainable, economical and powerful railway systems.

Alstom has been awarded a five-year contract to operate, service and maintain Metrolink’s regional passenger rail system in Southern California, with the potential for a three-year extension.

Virgin Trains Ticketing has expanded its partnership with SilverRail, introducing advanced tools like split ticketing and flexible route options to help customers save up to 78% on rail fares.

The Severn Valley Railway will join a nationwide ‘whistle off’ on New Year’s Day to launch Railway 200, celebrating 200 years of modern railways with a year of commemorative events.

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.