All articles by Gabriel Higgins
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NewsAlto launches environmental field studies for Ottawa-Montreal high-speed rail
Environmental surveys begin along Ottawa to Montreal corridor to support planning, assess impacts and guide development of future high-speed rail network.
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NewsFS Italiane launches 5G trial on Turin-Milan corridor
FS Italiane Group has commenced 5G network testing on a 60km section of the Turin-Milan high-speed line, evaluating connectivity performance at high speeds and in tunnels to support digital rail innovation and passenger service improvements.
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NewsEurope must invest in rail to avoid future energy shocks warns UNIFE
Europe remains exposed to energy shocks without accelerated rail electrification investment, UNIFE has warned.
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NewsAlstom wins €915m contract for Belgrade’s first metro
Alstom has been awarded a €915 million turnkey contract to deliver Metro Line 1 in Belgrade, Serbia’s first fully automated metro system. The 15-kilometre line will feature 15 stations and deploy Alstom’s Urbalis CBTC technology for driverless operations with 90-second headways.
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NewsHitachi Rail to manufacture premium fine dining train vies
Hitachi Rail will manufacture rolling stock for Seibu Railway’s new fine dining train vies, scheduled to enter service in March 2028.
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NewsSiemens and Akiem order 80 Vectron battery locomotives
Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement for up to 80 Vectron locomotives, including 50 firm orders and launching a new Dual Mode Electric Battery variant.
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NewsQuantum navigation system successfully tested on British mainline railway
A quantum inertial navigation system has been tested on Britain’s mainline railway for the first time, offering GPS-free positioning that could cut infrastructure costs and improve reliability in tunnels and interference-prone areas.
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NewsSiemens delivers first Nordic ATO over ETCS mainline trial in Finland
Siemens Mobility demonstrates automated train operation on ETCS mainline in Finland, marking a milestone in digital rail and improved capacity, safety and efficiency.
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NewsHitachi Rail launches BV700 smart ticket validator to enhance passenger journeys
New validator expands Hitachi Rail’s digital ticketing portfolio, supporting contactless travel and multimodal transport networks while improving efficiency and sustainability.
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OpinionMirroring reality: how digital twining impacts the rail industry
Global Railway Review exclusively interviewed LNER’s Adrian Varma and Northern’s Marc Silverwood to explore how digital twins are transforming railway operations, enabling real-time decision-making, predictive testing and smarter disruption management.
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NewsAlstom to supply 153 trains in Portugal’s largest rail fleet order
€1.03 billion contract will deliver new commuter and regional trains for Portugal while creating a new manufacturing facility and hundreds of jobs.
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NewsAlstom to deliver CBTC system for Paris metro line 8 modernisation
Alstom will supply its I-CBTC onboard signalling system for Paris Metro Line 8 as part of the OCTYS 2030 network modernisation programme.
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NewsDB Cargo UK names Class 66 locomotive after Plasmor founder Antony Slater
DB Cargo UK honours Plasmor founder Antony Slater with locomotive naming as the companies mark a renewed five year rail freight partnership.
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NewsAlstom to deliver signalling for Lodz high-speed rail tunnel
Advanced traffic control systems will support the new high speed rail tunnel in Lodz, a key part of Poland’s future Y rail corridor.
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NewsAlstom supports Delhi metro Pink and Magenta line extensions
Alstom technologies power new sections of Delhi Metro Lines 7 and 8, strengthening driverless operations and expanding sustainable urban connectivity.
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NewsWest London Overground orbital rail project advances with £6.65m development funding
TfL and west London partners commit £6.65 million to progress design, consultation and modelling for the proposed West London Orbital Overground rail line.
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NewsRail Baltica advances joint procurement of core track construction materials
Rail Baltica progresses framework agreements for rails, sleepers and turnout systems to strengthen supply chain stability and ensure consistent standards across the Baltic high speed corridor.
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NewsAlstom secures Quito metro signalling maintenance contract
Alstom will deliver preventive and corrective signalling maintenance for Quito Metro Line 1 under a $27 million contract running for four years.
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NewsHitachi Rail to deliver driverless trains and signalling for Turin metro line 2
€481.6 million contract covers rolling stock and CBTC signalling for Turin Metro Line 2, introducing fully automated GoA4 operations and advanced digital asset management.
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NewsAlpha Trains and Lineas lease EURO9000 locomotives for Rhine Alpine corridor
New Stadler EURO9000 agreement strengthens Alpha Trains and Lineas partnership, supporting hybrid traction and lower emission freight operations across Europe’s key north south corridor.