All articles by Gabriel Higgins – Page 3
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NewsAmtrak launches new Airo trainsets on Cascades route in the Pacific Northwest
Amtrak has begun introducing new Airo trainsets on the Amtrak Cascades route, making the Pacific Northwest the first in the US to receive them.
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NewsAlstom partners with three Quebec universities on AI and Industry 4.0 rail research
Alstom has partnered with Université Laval, UQAM and ÉTS on a research programme applying artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 technologies to rail manufacturing in Canada.
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NewsLeo Express joins European Mobility Week with free bike transport and carbon offset data
Leo Express is joining European Mobility Week with free bicycle transport on regional services, as it reports on its carbon footprint offsetting programme.
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NewsAdif energises new catenary for Montcada i Reixac railway diversion ahead of 2026 launch
Adif has energised the new catenary for the Eastern Railway Diversion in Montcada i Reixac, part of wider rail integration works due for 2026.
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NewsIn-depth: ÖBB demonstrates Digital Automatic Coupling technology for European rail freight in Vienna
ÖBB has demonstrated Digital Automatic Coupling under real operating conditions in Vienna, as the technology moves towards deployment in commercial rail freight transport.
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NewsSiemens Mobility opens first Rail Service Centre in Poland to support fleet growth
Siemens Mobility is building its first Rail Service Centre in Poland, expanding maintenance capabilities for locomotive fleets across Central and Eastern Europe.
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NewsInnoTrans 2026 to feature 180 world premieres focused on AI and robotics innovation
More than 3,100 exhibitors will present 180 world premieres at InnoTrans 2026, with AI, robotics and automation central themes across the show.
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NewsRail Baltica completes continuous welded rail on Lithuanian double-track section ahead of turnout works
Rail Baltica has completed continuous welded rail on a nearly 9km section of double-track railway in Lithuania, with turnout system installation to follow.
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NewsDB InfraGO reveals diversion plan for Hannover to Berlin route amid electrification delay
DB InfraGO has outlined a revised diversion plan for the Hannover to Berlin corridor after delays to Lehrter Stammbahn electrification pushed completion to December 2027.
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NewsGovernment sets 40% rail freight growth target as Great British Railways takes shape
The Government has set a 40% rail freight growth target by 2040, aiming to strengthen supply chains and support economic growth.
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NewsDeutsche Bahn reopens modernised Mannheim Travel Centre with improved passenger service and accessibility
Deutsche Bahn has reopened Mannheim Central Station’s modernised Travel Centre, introducing improved service, digital wayfinding and accessibility features.
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NewsAlstom trains and CBTC signalling enter service on Indore Metro’s next phase
Alstom’s Movia trains and Urbalis Forward CBTC have entered revenue service, supporting safer, more efficient and sustainable metro travel in Indore.
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NewsAlstom to build 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail in landmark Canadian fleet renewal
Alstom will build 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail Canada, supporting passenger connectivity, accessibility and domestic manufacturing across the country.
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NewsAlstom launches France’s first battery-powered regional trains on non-electrified lines
The first two battery-powered TER trains are now operating in Occitanie and the Sud Region, forming part of a €41 million national programme.
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NewsRollon expands telescopic rail range with new technology for demanding railway applications
Rollon has expanded its telescopic rail portfolio with new magnetic versions designed to improve load handling, motion control and durability.
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NewsThessaloniki Metro Kalamaria extension opens with Hitachi Rail driverless signalling technology
The new underground extension strengthens Thessaloniki’s metro network, extending automated services to Kalamaria and supporting more sustainable urban mobility.
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NewsEmergency services complete final training exercise before City Rail Link opens to passengers
Fire, police and ambulance services have carried out a final multi-agency exercise in City Rail Link’s tunnels and stations ahead of the line’s opening on 13 September.
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NewsRiga Central Station southern section reaches major construction milestone ahead of Rail Baltica’s 2028 operations
The southern section of Riga Central Station has reached substantial completion, bringing the Rail Baltica hub closer to its planned 2028 operations.
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NewsHitachi Rail to modernise Jakarta MRT fare collection system across 13 stations
Hitachi Rail and PT Softorb Technology Indonesia have been awarded a contract to modernise automatic fare collection across all 13 stations of MRT Jakarta’s Phase 1 line.
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NewsGreater Copenhagen Light Rail fully opens with Siemens Mobility’s Avenio fleet in service
Siemens Mobility and Aarsleff Rail have completed the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail, opening all 29 stations along the 28km route and introducing a fleet of Avenio vehicles.