All Electrification & traction power infrastructure articles
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NewsRail Baltica launches market consultation for electrification design expertise
RB Rail AS opens consultation to secure independent technical review for next phase of energy subsystem development.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Energy & Traction 2026
Learn how rail operators are tackling cost, grid, and operational barriers to decarbonise traction, with expert insights on hydrogen, battery, and electrification strategies, plus depot and real-time coordination solutions.
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NewsSwedish study proposes smarter switch heating to cut winter rail disruptions
Researchers in Sweden have developed a data driven model to optimise rail switch heating, cutting energy costs and reducing winter delays across the network.
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ArticleDiscontinuous electrification: the commercial verdict on the 'wires everywhere' debate
As battery trains move from pilot to backbone, the rail industry is abandoning the “electrify everything” mindset. With material costs rising and grid resilience under pressure, 2026 marks the point where discontinuous electrification finally aligns commercial reality with proven technology.
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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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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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NewsClear tracks ahead as Siemens’ Vectron Dual Mode gains Germany and Austria cross-border approval
Siemens’ Vectron Dual Mode locomotive receives dual-country authorisation, handed to Stern & Hafferl Verkehr, enabling flexible, emission‑reducing operation across electrified and non‑electrified routes.
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NewsSiemens Mobility to develop high-speed rail for Vietnam and modern transport infrastructure
VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility have launched a strategic partnership to deliver Vietnam’s first high-speed rail lines, improving connectivity, efficiency, and sustainable transport across the country.
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NewsIndia celebrates a decade of Alstom MELPL transforming freight mobility and local rail industry
Alstom and Indian Railways mark ten years of MELPL, delivering high-powered locomotives, creating over 10,000 jobs, and driving Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
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NewsUniversity of Southampton wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for pioneering rail research improving UK network resilience
Southampton engineers’ research has improved railway resilience, saved billions, and developed innovative solutions for electrification, embankments, and climate-proof infrastructure, winning a prestigious national education award.
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NewsHitachi Rail to modernise Alexandria Raml Tram doubling capacity and enhancing passenger experience
Hitachi Rail will upgrade Egypt’s historic Alexandria Raml Tram, improving speed, capacity, safety, and digital passenger systems while supporting sustainable urban transport goals.
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NewsScotRail launches procurement for new suburban train fleet to improve reliability and passenger experience
ScotRail invites suppliers to tender for a new suburban train fleet, offering improved comfort, accessibility, reliability, and supporting greener travel across Scotland’s busiest routes.
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First framework agreements signed to supply multi-ducts and cable-ducts for Rail Baltica project
Rail Baltica has secured multi-duct and cable-duct suppliers, marking a major milestone in developing the cross-border high-speed railway and supporting regional industry.
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NewsAlstom urges global leaders to make rail central to decarbonised transport at COP30 in Brazil
At COP30 in Brazil, Alstom highlights rail as the most efficient, sustainable, and inclusive mode of transport, sponsoring the first-ever Transport Pavilion.
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ArticleSurge’s rail-first approach aims to bring affordable internet to Indonesia
Surge is using a “railway-first” fibre network strategy to transform Indonesia’s broadband market. By building along railway corridors, partnering with the national rail operator, Huawei, and local ISPs, the company aims to deliver faster, more affordable internet while advancing national goals for digital inclusion and education.
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NewsAlstom and FGC unveil first train for new express rail link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Alstom and FGC have revealed the first train for the new Barcelona-El Prat Airport express link, set to launch between 2026 and 2027.
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NewsRail Baltica begins track laying in Lithuania, advancing Europe’s cross-border high-speed railway project
Track laying has started on the Rail Baltica section in Jonava, Lithuania, marking major progress for the high-speed railway connecting the Baltic States to Europe.
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OpinionOvercoming barriers to the Single European Railway Area
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, discusses the challenges and potential solutions for achieving a unified overhead electrification system across Europe, a critical step towards the Single European Railway Area (SERA).
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NewsIn record time three Mireo Smart trains launched on Trans Regio RB 32 line
Three modern Mireo Smart trains will start on the RB 32 line in December 2025, improving connectivity and creating jobs in the Ahr Valley.
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NewsAlstom-led consortium bids for Dublin MetroLink
The consortium will design, build, finance and operate Dublin’s fully automated MetroLink, improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting sustainable transport across the Greater Dublin Area.