All Fleet strategy & procurement articles – Page 4
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New DLR trains withdrawn over faulty brakes after just six weeks in service on London light railway
Docklands Light Railway removes new B23 trains after brake faults, with older stock covering services while engineers investigate and a reduced timetable remains in place.
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NewsNEXRAIL orders Stadler EURO9000 hybrid locomotives to drive zero-emission rail freight across Europe
NEXRAIL will deploy up to 200 Stadler EURO9000 panto-battery locomotives, combining electric and battery power to deliver sustainable, zero-emission freight transport across European corridors.
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NewsAlstom to deliver 42 Coradia Max trains for PKP Intercity with 30 years maintenance
Alstom signs €1.6 billion deal to supply 42 Coradia Max double-deck trains to PKP Intercity, offering modern, sustainable, and accessible travel across Poland.
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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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NewsAlstom and Avanti West Coast create moving poppy tribute across UK rail network for Remembrance Day
Alstom, Avanti West Coast, the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland collaborated on a travelling poppy wreath to honour veterans and raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.
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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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NewsLandmark railways bill to create Great British Railways and improve passenger services nationwide
The UK government introduces the Railways Bill, establishing Great British Railways to simplify ticketing, improve reliability, strengthen passenger rights and modernise rail services across Britain.
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ArticleFrom manual checks to smart operations: The MONITOR project for freight rail
Antoine Belleguie, Innovation Project Manager, Strategy & Development Direction, Rail Logistics Europe (SNCF Group) shares the potential of digital monitoring in optimising train operations through real-time data – if rail freight can move beyond historic operational practices.
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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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NewsTurkey begins building national high-speed train factory to boost domestic rail production and reduce imports
Turkey has started constructing its first national high-speed train factory in Sakarya, aiming to strengthen domestic rail production, create jobs, and reduce foreign dependency.
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WebinarRail cyber-security in a time of technological and regulatory transformation
Join our expert webinar on railway cyber-security. Explore how AI, Telco tools, standards, and regulations converge to protect modern rail networks and ensure reliable service.
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NewsHitachi Rail becomes first transport company globally to use NVIDIA IGX Thor for real-time AI
Hitachi Rail integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor into its HMAX platform, bringing real-time AI processing to trains and infrastructure, improving efficiency, reliability, and predictive maintenance.
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ArticleInnoTrans 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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NewsAlstom begins building ten new Elizabeth line trains in Derby to boost capacity and jobs
Construction has started on ten new Class 345 trains at Alstom Derby to meet growing passenger demand, support UK jobs, and expand the Elizabeth line.
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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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NewsDB 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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News€295.5 million EU grant boosts Rail Baltica construction progress across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
Rail Baltica secures €295.5 million EU funding to advance construction, electrification, and infrastructure across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with full-scale works well underway.
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NewsEurostar unveil major €2 billion investment in next-generation fleet
Eurostar Celestia will introduce up to 50 double-decker high-speed trains by 2031, increasing capacity, sustainability, and passenger comfort while creating hundreds of skilled jobs in London.
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NewsLiebherr to supply HVAC systems for Stadler Intercity trains operated by Saudi Arabia Railways
Liebherr-Transportation Systems will provide HVAC systems for Stadler’s new Intercity DMUs, ensuring passenger comfort on Saudi Arabia Railways’ east-west corridor.
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News£100m train upgrade boosts comfort and reliability across the South East’s busiest rail networks
A £100m five-year upgrade of 304 Electrostar trains improves comfort, reliability, and sustainability for Southern, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, and Southeastern passengers.