All articles by Gabriel Higgins – Page 5
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NewsGB Railfreight launches UK’s first hybrid freight locomotive into commercial service
GB Railfreight has launched the UK’s first commercial hybrid freight locomotive, marking a major step towards lower-emission rail freight.
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NewsNew research shows rail travel is cheaper, greener and more productive than flying
New independent research has found rail travel is often cheaper, greener and more productive than domestic flights across Great Britain.
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NewsAndy Burnham launches technical education reforms during Alstom visit to Derby factory
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Alstom’s Derby factory to launch new technical education routes and meet apprentices shaping the future of UK rail.
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NewsInnoTrans 2026 highlights rail electrification and digital technologies
InnoTrans 2026 will spotlight the latest rail electrification, digitalisation and battery technologies as the Railway Technology segment continues to expand.
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NewsSiemens Mobility delivers 2,000th Vectron locomotive to ÖBB
Siemens Mobility has delivered its 2,000th Vectron locomotive, highlighting the platform’s continued success across Europe’s rail network.
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NewsPoland approves new Opoczno Południe station to improve passenger facilities
Polish State Railways has awarded the contract to design and build a new station at Opoczno Południe, with completion expected in 2028.
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ArticleRethinking rail asset management with system-level thinking
Arup’s Sharon Rose explains why rail infrastructure managers must shift from asset-focused decisions to system-level thinking to improve resilience, performance and investment outcomes.
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NewsCER urges greater rail investment through revised EU emissions trading system
CER has welcomed proposed changes to the EU Emissions Trading System while urging greater investment in rail and recognition of carbon avoidance.
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NewsTFG Transfracht launches E-Services+ to simplify digital freight transport management
TFG Transfracht has launched E-Services+, a new digital platform designed to improve transport booking, tracking and planning for combined freight services.
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NewsAlstom to modernise Romanian rail corridor with digital signalling and electrification
Alstom will deliver digital signalling and electrification upgrades on a key Romanian rail corridor to improve speed, capacity and interoperability.
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NewsLNER completes first live ETCS Level 2 Azuma digital signalling trial
LNER has successfully completed the first live operation of an Azuma train under ETCS Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line.
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NewsAlstom to modernise CPTM Mauá Norte Yard with advanced signalling system
Alstom will deliver a modern signalling system for CPTM’s Mauá Norte Yard to improve safety, efficiency and operational performance.
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NewsEuropean rail sector calls for ETS reform to accelerate rail decarbonisation investment
Europe’s rail sector has called on the European Commission to prioritise rail investment as part of reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System.
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NewsWork begins on Barking Eurohub international rail freight hub
Construction has begun on the redevelopment of Barking Eurohub to boost international rail freight between the UK and continental Europe.
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NewsBerlin’s new Urbanliner tram enters passenger service on busiest route
Berlin’s first 50-metre Urbanliner tram has entered passenger service, increasing capacity and improving accessibility on the city’s busiest tram route.
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NewsInnoTrans 2026 expands global reach with record international participation
InnoTrans 2026 will welcome record international participation, with exhibitors, delegations and organisations from across the world.
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NewsRAILONE invests in new concrete sleeper plant in Germany
RAILONE has announced plans to build a new concrete sleeper manufacturing facility in Nuremberg, Germany.
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NewsAlstom secures Swedish night train maintenance contract with SJ
Alstom has secured a new maintenance contract supporting Sweden’s overnight passenger rail services between Stockholm and the north of the country.
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NewsUnion Pacific boosts rail efficiency while achieving record safety performance
Union Pacific has reported record safety performance while moving more freight with fewer trains across its network.
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NewsAlstom secures €107 million locomotive maintenance contract in India
Alstom has secured a new five-year maintenance agreement covering 250 WAG-12B electric freight locomotives in India.