All Fleet strategy & procurement articles – Page 5
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Piccadilly Line upgrade to receive independent quality assurance services
DB ESG and DB Systemtechnik will provide independent quality assurance for TfL’s new Piccadilly line trains, ensuring design, build, and testing meet strict standards.
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Gemini Trains partners with Siemens, Rock Rail and Uber to launch new London to Europe fleet
Gemini Trains confirms partnership with Siemens Mobility, Rock Rail and Uber to deliver a new high-speed cross-Channel fleet connecting London with Paris, Brussels and Cologne.
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Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking launches €148.2 million call for innovative projects across Europe
The 2025-02 call invites SMEs, universities and start-ups to develop digital, sustainable and resilient solutions for the future of European rail networks.
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NewsRSSB 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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NewsNorthern City Line has upgraded its entire fleet of 25 Class 717
Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens Mobility have upgraded all Class 717 trains to ETCS version 3.6.0, improving reliability, safety, and capacity on the Northern City Line.
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NewsEtihad Rail and Keolis announce joint venture to launch passenger services across the UAE
Etihad Rail partners with Keolis to introduce passenger rail services in the UAE, aiming for world-class travel and seamless passenger experience from 2026.
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54 brand new DLR trains roll out this week
The first of 54 new DLR trains is now in service, offering increased capacity, accessibility, air conditioning, and modern features for London commuters.
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NewsSkoda Group unveils new four-car metro trains for Sofia to boost comfort and capacity
The Czech manufacturer Skoda Group has revealed its latest metro trains for Sofia, featuring air-conditioning, regenerative braking, and accessible design for modern urban transport.
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OpinionReal-time Connected Driver Advisory Systems to enhance European railway operations
Pablo Ciáurriz and Unai Diez de Ulzurrun at Ceit – Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), share how advancing C-DAS technology, connecting it with traffic management systems and using standardised protocols can enhance interoperability and prepare rail networks for future automation.
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NewsDry 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.
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NewsAlstom opens 100 new rail jobs in Italy as Sesto San Giovanni site celebrates 70 years
Alstom announces 100 new positions across Italy at its historic Sesto San Giovanni site, supporting growth in railway maintenance, innovation, and sustainable mobility.
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NewsAlstom proposes five measures to improve Sweden’s railway system for better efficiency and innovation
Alstom highlights five key proposals to enhance Sweden’s railways, focusing on punctuality, capacity, skills development, modernisation, and technological innovation for a sustainable transport future.
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NewsHS2 Colne Valley viaduct completed as UK’s longest high-speed rail bridge opens
HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct, the UK’s longest rail bridge, is complete, enabling 200mph high-speed services and creating a landmark engineering achievement.
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NewsAlstom Widnes facility welcomes first passenger service as UK Railtours charter visits site
Alstom’s Widnes Transport Technology Centre hosted its first-ever passenger service with UK Railtours, showcasing train modernisation projects, heritage carriages and industry innovation.
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Noise & Vibration
Discover how rail operators are controlling noise and vibration to improve ride quality and transform the passenger experience.
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NewsUS' first hydrogen passenger train ZEMU to debut this weekend
San Bernardino’s ZEMU hybrid hydrogen-battery passenger train launches Saturday, offering zero-emission, zero-fare rides along the Arrow Corridor.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Autumn/ Winter Issue 2025
Welcome to 2025’s Autumn/ Winter issue of Global Railway Review! The dynamism of our sector has never been more apparent, driven by technological leaps, evolving societal demands, and an urgent global imperative for sustainable solutions.
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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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NewsFrom training to employment more West Midlanders secure jobs on HS2 railway project
Over 12,500 people in the West Midlands are now employed on HS2, with apprenticeships and training programmes helping local residents launch new careers.
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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.