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Contactless rail travel extended to all London airports with Stansted and Southend upgrade
From 14 December, passengers can tap in and out at all London airports as government-backed upgrades extend contactless rail ticketing.
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Nomad Digital secures five-year extension to Queensland Rail operations and maintenance agreement
The renewed agreement reinforces Nomad Digital’s long-term partnership with Queensland Rail, driving enhanced digital connectivity and passenger satisfaction across the network.
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InnoTrans 2026: celebrating 30 years of innovation and shaping the future of global rail
InnoTrans 2026 is set to celebrate 30 years of progress in rail and mobility innovation. With record international participation, AI-driven solutions and a forward-looking conference programme, the Berlin event will once again unite the global transport industry.
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DB ESG opens Rail Technology Hub to drive UK rail innovation
DB ESG has opened a new Rail Technology Hub in Derby to accelerate engineering innovation, sustainability and collaboration across the UK rail sector.
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CrossCountry unveils 10-year sustainability strategy to cut rail emissions
CrossCountry has launched its 2025 Sustainability Strategy, committing to major carbon reductions and a greener, more inclusive railway future.
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FRMCS: Navigating the Future of Railway Communications
The end-of-life for GSM-R is approaching, and transitioning to 5G-based FRMCS is essential for deploying Automated Train Operation (ATO) and real-time predictive maintenance. This transformation is complex, but our special report provides the expert guidance you need. Be among the first to receive our essential special report - secure your…
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RSSB launches Rail Carbon Accounting Framework to standardise UK emissions reporting
RSSB has introduced the Rail Carbon Accounting Framework to unify carbon reporting and strengthen the rail industry’s net-zero commitments by 2050.
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London Waterloo to close for two days in December for major upgrades
London Waterloo passengers face festive disruption as the station shuts for two days while Network Rail carries out vital upgrade works.
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LNER launches WhatsApp Channel to deliver passengers real-time travel updates
LNER has introduced a WhatsApp Channel to keep passengers informed with service updates, travel advice and disruption alerts.
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Scottish Government backs £11.2m Inverness rail freight terminal project
The new Inverness rail freight terminal will receive up to £3 million in funding, cutting emissions and reducing HGV journeys.
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UK Government confirms next rail operators for nationalisation
UK rail nationalisation progresses as Govia Thameslink Railway, West Midlands, Chiltern and Great Western operators prepare integration into Great British Railways by 2027.
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Cutting-edge digital ticketing trials launch on Northern trains
Passengers on Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds can now join a digital ticketing trial offering simpler journeys, automatic lowest fares and £15 free travel, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.
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Local councils unite to demand return of Kent international rail services
Kent leaders sign agreement urging regulator to end Eurostar monopoly and back rival operators to restore cross-Channel trains to Ashford and Ebbsfleet.
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Transport for London upgrades internal systems cutting manual work by 2,000 hours
TfL aims to modernise internal systems with a new platform, reducing manual workloads and ensuring secure legacy data migration.
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Dry ice technology to be trialled to clear leaves off UK railway lines
Northern and University of Sheffield to test dry ice cleaning system aimed at removing leaves from UK tracks and reducing seasonal disruption.
