Global Railway Review
InterviewThe zero-emission yard: the physics of the hydrogen retrofit
Vanguard’s HydroShunter project shows how a hydrogen Class 08 retrofit could decarbonise freight yards. Chief Engineer Charles Calvert explains the series-hybrid architecture combining hydrogen power with 1950s traction motors.
ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Energy & Traction 2026
Learn how rail operators are tackling cost, grid, and operational barriers to decarbonise traction, with expert insights on hydrogen, battery, and electrification strategies, plus depot and real-time coordination solutions.
NewsSafety Shield Global secures strategic investment from H2 Equity Partners
Safety Shield Global has secured strategic investment from H2 Equity Partners to accelerate international expansion and advance its edge AI-powered safety systems for rail, infrastructure and energy sectors.
NewsEuropean rail CEOs set 2026 priorities at CER Brussels Assembly
Rail leaders in Brussels agreed CER’s 2026 strategy, new leadership appointments, expanded membership and key positions on EU policy.
NewsSouth Eastern Railway records highest-ever passenger trust scores
New YouGov data shows record-high passenger trust in South Eastern Railway, highlighting reliability gains and benefits of integrated track and train leadership.
ArticleDiscontinuous electrification: the commercial verdict on the 'wires everywhere' debate
As battery trains move from pilot to backbone, the rail industry is abandoning the “electrify everything” mindset. With material costs rising and grid resilience under pressure, 2026 marks the point where discontinuous electrification finally aligns commercial reality with proven technology.
NewsGreenbrier and Amsted Digital launch bogie monitoring initiative for European freight
Greenbrier Leasing Europe has partnered with Amsted Digital to deploy bogie-mounted monitoring gateways across new European freight wagons, enabling condition-based maintenance, predictive diagnostics and improved operational safety.
ArticleDigital Automatic Couplers - the revolution of European railways
Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC) are set to transform European rail freight by improving safety, efficiency, interoperability, and sustainability, with commercial demonstrations already under way in Sweden.
NewsSiemens Mobility awards DHL Supply Chain multi-year UK rail logistics contract
Siemens Mobility has selected DHL Supply Chain to deliver critical rail components nationwide through a sustainable, data-driven logistics partnership.
NewsAvanti West Coast launches industry-first AI-powered employee innovation platform
The AI-powered platform enables Avanti West Coast staff collaboration, accelerating innovation, service improvements and employee engagement across the rail industry.
NewsNetwork Rail confirms four delivery partners for £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub upgrade
Network Rail has named four industry partners to design and develop the Midlands Rail Hub, unlocking major capacity and connectivity improvements across the region.
NewsEast Midlands Railway's GPS-based pay as you go ticketing trial expands
More than 500 passengers sign up as East Midlands Railway urges customers to join pioneering GPS-based Digital Pay As You Go ticketing trial.
NewsCanada confirms Ottawa–Montreal as first segment of Alto high-speed rail project
Canada selects Ottawa–Montreal as first phase of its inaugural high-speed rail network, with construction from 2029 and nationwide consultations beginning in 2026.
ReportFRMCS: Navigating the Future of Railway Communications
The end-of-life for GSM-R is approaching, and transitioning to 5G-based FRMCS is essential for deploying Automated Train Operation (ATO) and real-time predictive maintenance. This transformation is complex, but our special report provides the expert guidance you need. Access our FREE report to build the secure network of tomorrow, today.
NewsScotland’s Rail Control Centre launches first cross-border operations team
Scotland launches its first Cross-Border Operations Team, bringing train operators into the rail control centre to improve Anglo-Scottish performance.
NewsMayor Sadiq Khan confirms London TfL Tube and rail fare rises for 2026
Sadiq Khan sets out TfL Tube and rail fare increases for 2026, revealing capped rises and funding-led plans for London’s rail network.
NewsSiemens and Railpool to open advanced locomotive maintenance hub in Verona
Siemens Mobility and Railpool will build a €20 million open-access maintenance hub in Verona to support growing cross-Alpine freight demand.
NewsFirstGroup selected as TfL’s preferred operator for London Overground contract
Transport for London has selected FirstGroup for the new London Overground operator contract, awarding an eight-year deal to run and improve services.
NewsRail Freight Group urges MPs to safeguard freight in Railways Bill
Rail Freight Group has told MPs that urgent amendments are needed to the Railways Bill 2025 to secure freight growth and competitiveness.
NewsGovernment unveils Great British Railways branding ahead of parliamentary Railways Bill debate
New Great British Railways branding and livery revealed as Railways Bill enters parliamentary debate later today, signalling a reset of Britain’s rail management and customer experience.