All articles by Gabriel Higgins – Page 6
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NewsAlstom secures £20 million contract to overhaul nearly 400 Southeastern Networker bogies in Cheshire
Alstom will refurbish almost 400 bogies for Southeastern’s Class 465 fleet at Crewe Works, supporting 50 skilled roles and ensuring reliable train operations in the UK.
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NewsAlstom to deliver 285 DART+ cars transforming Greater Dublin rail with modern, sustainable trains
Ireland’s DART+ Programme expands with 100 new Alstom X’trapolis trains, boosting capacity, accessibility, sustainability and passenger experience across Greater Dublin
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NewsPassengers benefit from faster satellite wifi on south western railway festive services
Passengers travelling between London and the south of England enjoy onboard connectivity through a new satellite wifi trial launched by South Western Railway this Christmas.
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NewsMelbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop east section awarded to TransitLinX Alliance for transformative rail project
The 4.9 billion euro contract will deliver automated metro trains, signalling, stations and maintenance, boosting connectivity and supporting urban growth across Melbourne’s middle suburbs.
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NewsSiemens Mobility to develop high-speed rail for Vietnam and modern transport infrastructure
VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility have launched a strategic partnership to deliver Vietnam’s first high-speed rail lines, improving connectivity, efficiency, and sustainable transport across the country.
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NewsRailway deaths in the EU fall in 2024 after years of fluctuating trends
EU railway fatalities dropped to 750 in 2024, with most deaths involving unauthorised track access, while suicides on railways remain significantly higher than accidents.
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NewsLumo launches affordable electric train service linking Glasgow with London and key UK cities
Lumo’s new electric service offers low fares and direct connections between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, the North East, and London, enhancing sustainable travel and passenger experience.
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NewsHitachi Rail to deliver advanced digital signalling for SBB across Swiss railway network
Hitachi Rail will supply digital interlockings and Radio Block Centres for SBB, modernising Switzerland’s rail network, enhancing efficiency, sustainability and predictive maintenance capabilities.
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NewsORR publishes first benchmarking report on train operators’ passenger assistance and highlights areas for improvement
The ORR report reveals unreliable delivery of passenger assistance across UK rail operators, prompting formal investigations and action plans to improve service for disabled passengers.
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NewsHitachi Rail showcases digital signalling and high‑speed rail innovations at AusRAIL PLUS 2025 in Australia
At AusRAIL PLUS 2025, Hitachi Rail highlighted its leadership in sustainable, digital rail solutions, ETCS deployment, high‑speed trains, and predictive maintenance technologies across Australia.
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NewsBritish Transport Police to trial live facial recognition technology at London railway stations
BTP will pilot live facial recognition at key London stations to improve public safety, target high-risk offenders, and ensure ethical, privacy-compliant use of technology.
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NewsIndia celebrates a decade of Alstom MELPL transforming freight mobility and local rail industry
Alstom and Indian Railways mark ten years of MELPL, delivering high-powered locomotives, creating over 10,000 jobs, and driving Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
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NewsUK-first mainline rail trial uses real-time technology to enhance safety at rural level crossings
Network Rail and Universal Signalling trial U-Cross on the Heart of Wales line, improving train location monitoring and safety at rural user-worked crossings.
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NewsUK rail fare revenue rises 8 per cent as government subsidy for operations declines
Fare revenue for Great Britain’s rail network increased to £11.5 billion, reducing government funding while passenger journeys near pre-pandemic levels and costs continue to rise.
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NewsUniversity of Southampton wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for pioneering rail research improving UK network resilience
Southampton engineers’ research has improved railway resilience, saved billions, and developed innovative solutions for electrification, embankments, and climate-proof infrastructure, winning a prestigious national education award.
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NewsAlstom launches innovative signalling technology to modernise Spain’s low-density secondary railway lines
Alstom is testing a new ERTMS system on the León–Bilbao metre-gauge line, combining satellite sensors and digital networks to enhance safety and efficiency.
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NewsAngola and Alstom sign MoU to explore Luanda Blue Line Commuter Rail project
The Ministry of Transport and Alstom commit to assessing and planning the Luanda Blue Line, a transformative commuter rail project for Angola’s urban mobility.
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NewsAdelaide implements IVU.rail to optimise rail and tram operations with integrated digital system
Adelaide’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport has fully digitalised rail and tram operations using IVU.rail, improving scheduling, efficiency and real-time fleet management across the network.
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NewsRail industry expands Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility to make train travel more accessible for everyone
The Disabled Persons Railcard will now include non-visible disabilities, simplify applications, and ensure fair, affordable travel across Britain, supporting passengers and one accompanying adult.
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NewsSouth Western Railway launches Hotshot train with thermal imaging to prevent delays across southern routes
South Western Railway and Network Rail trial the Hotshot Class 450 train, using thermal imaging cameras to detect faults and reduce delays across southern England.