All Fleet strategy & procurement articles – Page 8
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NewsHistoric Locomotion No. 1 to star at Alstom’s Railway 200 celebration in Derby
Alstom’s Railway 200 festival in Derby will feature Locomotion No. 1 and over 50 historic and modern train exhibits.
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NewsFleet decarbonisation driven more by customer demand than compliance, new 2025 energy report reveals
Teletrac Navman’s new report shows fleets prioritise sustainability goals and customer expectations over government regulations when transitioning to alternative energy sources.
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NewsUber and Gemini Trains team up!
Uber has announced plans to bring its brand to cross-channel rail services through a new co-branding partnership with Gemini Trains.
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NewsS-Bahn Hamburg GmbH embraces expanding digital rail solutions
S-Bahn Hamburg GmbH has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility to deliver advanced train control systems (“On-board units”) for 87 existing trains.
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Government confirms nationalisation of Greater Anglia, despite its strong performance and contribution to the Treasury
The UK Government plans to nationalise Greater Anglia, recognising its success as the country's most punctual train operator and its positive contribution to rail services.
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NewsDB Cargo UK begins ETCS retrofit works at Toton depot to modernise Class 66 fleet
DB Cargo UK begins major mobilisation at Toton to retrofit Class 66s with ETCS, creating new infrastructure and engineering jobs.
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ArticleAustralia's rail renaissance: a nation on the move
Paul Comfort recently returned from a 10 day tour of public transport in Australia where he was a guest speaker at AusRail, the Australasian Railway Association’s annual conference and met with numerous national rail leaders. From that trip he brings this report.
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NewsDonald Trump says US won’t fund California high-speed rail amid soaring costs and project delays
Donald Trump refuses further federal funding for California’s overbudget bullet train, criticising cost overruns and predicting political fallout for Newsom.
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ArticleTackling operational complexities in railway maintenance
Camlin Rail’s Managing Director, Paul Fleming, discusses the operational complexities in railway maintenance and how Camlin Rail’s next generation solutions are helping to transform the future of railways.
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ArticleInterview Spotlight: MATISA on 80 years of innovation in railway maintenance
As MATISA marks its 80th anniversary in 2025, the company reflects on its proud heritage while driving the future of railway infrastructure forward. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Simone Amorosi, Product Director at MATISA, speaks with Elizabeth Jordan from Global Railway Review about how the company balances legacy with innovation, ...
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Rail Asset Management
As rail networks modernise and expand, the role of intelligent, resilient asset management has become more vital than ever.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Spring/ Summer Issue 2025
Welcome to the Spring/Summer issue of 2025! As always, thank you to the expert voices across the rail industry who continue to contribute their insights and vision to Global Railway Review. Your work drives the conversations and innovations that are shaping the future of rail.
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NewsCETEST and ASC Sensors drive innovation in rail testing with advanced accelerometers and gyroscopes
CETEST partners with ASC Sensors to enhance rail testing accuracy, using robust accelerometers and gyroscopes for high-speed, comfort, and safety evaluations.
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NewsRail reform is an opportunity to better integrate track and train operations
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its response to the Government consultation on rail reform, “A railway fit for Britain’s future”.
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ArticleNetwork Rail launches modular AVA Bridge to transform accessibility and sustainability at UK rail stations
Network Rail’s AVA Bridge offers a low-carbon, modular solution to modernise ageing footbridges and improve accessibility across the UK’s railway network.
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NewsNorth Carolina and Virginia Stations remain in high-demand
Train travel is booming across the U.S., with North Carolina and Virginia seeing some of the highest traffic in the Southeast. In Fiscal Year 2024, the top stations in the region were the Staples Mill Road Station in Richmond, Va., and in Alexandria, Va., Charlotte, N.C., Raleigh, N.C, the Auto ...
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NewsLondon St. Pancras Highspeed unveils incentive scheme to boost international rail services and connectivity
London St. Pancras Highspeed announces financial incentives to encourage new international services, expand destinations, and increase rail travel to Europe.
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NewsEurostar responds to recent ORR report
Eurostar has stated that it welcomes this independent study by the Office of Road and Rail. It confirms what Eurostar has said all along...
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NewsGemini Trains responds to ORR report released today
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says Eurostar’s London depot would be able if required to accommodate additional trains, following its receipt of an independent report it commissioned to investigate the matter. The report, published today, assessed the capacity at the operator’s Temple Mills International facility.
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NewsNew Channel Tunnel challenger announced
A new train operating company, named Gemini, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by industry veteran Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini services will run initially between London and Paris/Brussels – with further exciting destinations currently being developed.