All articles by Gabriel Higgins – Page 13
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NewsÖBB demo train to begin extensive Austrian tour testing modern freight technologies
The DAC demo train will cover Austria, testing multiple wagon types, digital couplings and operational performance while collecting vital data for European freight research projects.
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NewsGreat Western Railway introduces UK’s first battery-only passenger train
Great Western Railway launches the UK’s first battery-only passenger train, aiming to cut emissions and support sustainable travel on non-electrified branch lines.
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NewsLondon NorthWestern and West Midlands railway services return to public ownership
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership, aiming to improve reliability, integration and passenger experience across the Midlands and beyond.
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NewsDeutsche Bahn and Alstom complete first remote driven commuter train depot trial
Deutsche Bahn and Alstom have completed Germany’s first remote driving deployment on a commuter train, demonstrating how digitalised shunting could improve depot efficiency and operations.
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NewsAuckland Transport continues City Rail Link timetable testing with replacement buses in operation
CRL timetable testing continues today and tomorrow with rail replacement buses at 10-minute peak frequency as Auckland Transport prepares for network launch.
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NewsGlobal rail rivals to gain advantage if EU cuts funding for rail research
UNIFE warns European rail suppliers risk losing global leadership if EU fails to fund a successor to Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking.
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NewsAlstom to deliver new subway trains for Toronto, boosting jobs and local manufacturing
Alstom secures CAD 2.3 billion contract to supply 70 new subway trains for Toronto, creating nearly 1,000 Canadian jobs and enhancing sustainability.
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NewsSiemens’ AI powered Nanjing factory named World Economic Forum global lighthouse
Siemens’ Nanjing plant earns World Economic Forum Lighthouse Factory status for AI-powered operations, digital twins and efficiency gains, cutting time-to-market by 33 percent.
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NewsAll aboard as inspiration train celebrates 200 years of UK rail at Crewe
Thousands visit Inspiration train at Crewe, learning about rail history, innovations, and careers across the UK.
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NewsHBC to deliver net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit for Network Rail in Sheffield
HBC Construction has been appointed by Network Rail to deliver a £7.2m net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit in Sheffield, setting a new benchmark for sustainable rail infrastructure.
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NewsRail Baltica to construct largest Baltic rolling stock depot in Estonia by 2028
Rail Baltica Estonia will build a high-speed train depot in Rae municipality, consolidating maintenance, repair, and operations while creating 150–200 permanent jobs.
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NewsHitachi Rail and EASIER deliver ticketing system for Île-de-France’s first urban cable car
Cable 1 in Île-de-France will provide fast, sustainable urban transport, with Hitachi Rail and EASIER supplying integrated ticketing and accessibility-focused solutions.
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NewsNetwork Rail unveils fly-through showing ambitious Liverpool Street station transformation plans
Network Rail showcases proposed redevelopment of London Liverpool Street station with enhanced accessibility, larger concourse, improved facilities, and future-proof design for rising passenger numbers.
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NewsAlstom secures SNCF order for 15 additional Avelia Horizon high-speed trains
SNCF Voyageurs has approved a further order for Avelia Horizon trains, reinforcing investment in high-speed, low-carbon rail travel across Europe.
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RFG urges Parliament to amend Railways Bill for stronger independent rail freight appeals
Rail Freight Group calls on Parliament to strengthen the Railways Bill’s appeals process to ensure fair decisions for freight operators and economic growth.
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NewsDB Cargo UK sells 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s GFR for freight operations
DB Cargo UK will deliver 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s GFR, enhancing freight efficiency and modernising diesel traction across Central and South-Eastern Europe.
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NewsRheinmetall and Siemens advance secure remote train operation using AI and 5G technology
The RemODtrAIn project demonstrates how AI, 5G and remote operation can improve railway efficiency, resilience and automation across depots and operational networks.
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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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NewsUK green-lights five hydrogen technology demonstrations including first hydrogen-powered railway shunter
Five UK projects will showcase hydrogen production, storage, and end-use technologies, including the nation’s first hydrogen-powered rail shunter.
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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.