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ArticleDigital Automatic Couplers - the revolution of European railways
Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC) are set to transform European rail freight by improving safety, efficiency, interoperability, and sustainability, with commercial demonstrations already under way in Sweden.
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NewsHitachi Rail and EASIER deliver ticketing system for Île-de-France’s first urban cable car
Cable 1 in Île-de-France will provide fast, sustainable urban transport, with Hitachi Rail and EASIER supplying integrated ticketing and accessibility-focused solutions.
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NewsNetwork Rail unveils fly-through showing ambitious Liverpool Street station transformation plans
Network Rail showcases proposed redevelopment of London Liverpool Street station with enhanced accessibility, larger concourse, improved facilities, and future-proof design for rising passenger numbers.
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NewsAlstom secures SNCF order for 15 additional Avelia Horizon high-speed trains
SNCF Voyageurs has approved a further order for Avelia Horizon trains, reinforcing investment in high-speed, low-carbon rail travel across Europe.
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RFG urges Parliament to amend Railways Bill for stronger independent rail freight appeals
Rail Freight Group calls on Parliament to strengthen the Railways Bill’s appeals process to ensure fair decisions for freight operators and economic growth.
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NewsDB Cargo UK sells 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s GFR for freight operations
DB Cargo UK will deliver 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s GFR, enhancing freight efficiency and modernising diesel traction across Central and South-Eastern Europe.
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NewsRheinmetall and Siemens advance secure remote train operation using AI and 5G technology
The RemODtrAIn project demonstrates how AI, 5G and remote operation can improve railway efficiency, resilience and automation across depots and operational networks.
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NewsVande Bharat Express redefines inter-city travel with faster, safer, energy-efficient trains in India
India’s Vande Bharat Express introduces semi-high-speed trains with modern safety, comfort, and energy-efficient systems, enhancing passenger experience and supporting national mobility goals.
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NewsUK green-lights five hydrogen technology demonstrations including first hydrogen-powered railway shunter
Five UK projects will showcase hydrogen production, storage, and end-use technologies, including the nation’s first hydrogen-powered rail shunter.
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NewsAlstom to deliver 26 more Coradia Max double-decker trains to Baden-Württemberg by 2028
Alstom expands Coradia Max fleet with 26 new trains for Baden-Württemberg, offering higher capacity, comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term maintenance through 2055.
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NewsAlstom secures €62 million contract to maintain Indian Railways WAG-12B locomotives until 2031
Alstom will maintain 300 WAG-12B electric locomotives at Sabarmati depot, supporting India’s green freight transition and training over 22,000 Indian Railways staff.
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NewsM6 reopens early after successful installation of Clifton railway bridge improving West Coast Main Line
Network Rail and Skanska completed the new Clifton railway bridge ahead of schedule, allowing the M6 to reopen early and enhancing rail and road travel.
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NewsRail Vision expands in India with major proof of concept for Indian Railway safety systems
Rail Vision launches a Proof of Concept in India with Sujan Industries, showcasing its Mainline technology to enhance railway safety and operational efficiency.
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NewsWabtec secures $386 million order to supply hybrid locomotives for New York MTA network
The MTA will receive new R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives from Wabtec, improving safety, efficiency, emissions and maintenance operations across New York’s subway system.
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NewsAlstom completes major digital signalling and level crossing upgrades to improve Portsmouth Direct line reliability
Alstom has modernised the Portsmouth Direct line with digital signalling, upgraded level crossings and SmartIO technology, boosting safety, efficiency and performance for passengers and freight.
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NewsNew signalling era begins as £61m Carlisle upgrade boosts West Coast Main Line reliability
A major resignalling project in Carlisle has gone live, modernising ageing systems and improving reliability for passenger and freight services on the West Coast Main Line.
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NewsBalfour Beatty demonstrates hydrogen-powered engine technology reducing carbon emissions across rail and infrastructure fleets
Balfour Beatty has successfully trialled Engine Carbon Clean, cutting emissions by 15.79 per cent on rail-mounted plant and improving fuel efficiency and engine performance.
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NewsFour major Sydney Metro West contracts awarded to boost capacity and modernise city rail network
John Holland, Gamuda, Metro Trains West Consortium and Metropolis Consortium secure key contracts to deliver new stations, trains and infrastructure for Sydney Metro West.
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NewsSiemens Mobility’s Vectron becomes first modern locomotive authorised for 230 km/h international passenger service
The Vectron locomotive receives ERA approval for passenger service across six European countries, with Czech operator ČD first to benefit from deliveries starting 2026.
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NewsAlstom to supply 47 trains for Mexico’s northern corridors with majority local content
Alstom will manufacture 47 Trenes del Norte DMU trains in Mexico, providing modern, accessible and efficient long- and short-haul services with five-year maintenance.