All articles by Global Railway Review – Page 2
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NewsPublicly owned train operators drive major new UK fleet investment
UK publicly owned train operators are advancing significant fleet procurements designed to modernise services, boost accessibility and improve performance for passengers.
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NewsContactless pay-as-you-go expands to 30 South-East rail stations
Passengers at 30 more National Rail stations in the South East can tap to travel from December, although Greater Anglia locations are now delayed until summer.
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NewsNetwork Rail leads Britain’s first ever hydrogen delivery by rail
Hydrogen has been carried by rail for the first time in Britain, signalling a major step toward greener freight and energy distribution.
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Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn advance plans for direct London to Germany high-speed trains
Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn have signed an MoU to pursue direct high-speed trains linking London with Cologne and Frankfurt from early 2030s.
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NewsCardiff Central redevelopment approved as major station overhaul begins 2026
A £77 million funding boost has cleared the way for Cardiff Central’s 2026 rebuild, transforming capacity and passenger experience at Wales’ busiest station.
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NewsRIA survey shows UK rail market confidence falling among business leaders
A new Railway Industry Association survey of 125 rail business leaders reveals falling confidence, recruitment freezes and fears of a work hiatus across the UK rail market.
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NewsHitachi Rail and Google Cloud accelerate digital transformation for autonomous rail
Hitachi Rail will deploy Google Cloud’s cybersecurity and AI technologies to boost operational efficiency, sustainability and progress toward a fully autonomous rail network.
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RMT condemns rising rail worker attacks as shrinking British Transport Police presence bites
Assaults on UK rail staff have reportedly surged as British Transport Police numbers decline, prompting RMT to demand urgent government action and new protections.
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NewsAlstom deploys Australia’s first brownfield CBTC signalling system as Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens
Alstom’s Urbalis Flo CBTC signalling system is now live in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, boosting capacity and modernising Australia’s busiest urban rail network.
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NewsEuropean rail prepares for decisive shift as FRMCS and cyber-security pressures intensify
European rail is entering a digital transformation as GSM-R is phased out. FRMCS, 5G, and AI-driven systems promise higher capacity, smarter traffic management, and predictive maintenance, while cyber-security becomes a critical priority for modern rail networks.
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NewsGovernment freezes rail fares in England for first time in 30 years
The Chancellor confirms the first national rail fare freeze in three decades, promising savings for passengers and investment in rail reform.
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NewsKnorr-Bremse and VTG sign new agreement to fast-track rail freight digitalisation
Knorr-Bremse will deliver 2,000 digital wagon systems to VTG Rail UK by 2029, advancing safer, more efficient rail freight operations.
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NewsEast West Rail plans faster, higher-frequency services across Oxford–Cambridge corridor
East West Rail reveals new plans to boost train frequencies, add new stations and support major economic growth across the Oxford–Cambridge innovation corridor.
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NewsNomad Digital awarded contract to upgrade Italo fleet with 5G internet on-board solution
Nomad Digital has delivered a major 5G internet upgrade for Italo’s high-speed train fleet, boosting WiFi performance with faster speeds, greater reliability, and an enhanced passenger experience.
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NewsContactless rail travel extended to all London airports with Stansted and Southend upgrade
From 14 December, passengers can tap in and out at all London airports as government-backed upgrades extend contactless rail ticketing.
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NewsNomad Digital secures five-year extension to Queensland Rail operations and maintenance agreement
The renewed agreement reinforces Nomad Digital’s long-term partnership with Queensland Rail, driving enhanced digital connectivity and passenger satisfaction across the network.
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ArticleInnoTrans 2026: celebrating 30 years of innovation and shaping the future of global rail
InnoTrans 2026 is set to celebrate 30 years of progress in rail and mobility innovation. With record international participation, AI-driven solutions and a forward-looking conference programme, the Berlin event will once again unite the global transport industry.
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NewsDB ESG opens Rail Technology Hub to drive UK rail innovation
DB ESG has opened a new Rail Technology Hub in Derby to accelerate engineering innovation, sustainability and collaboration across the UK rail sector.
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NewsCrossCountry unveils 10-year sustainability strategy to cut rail emissions
CrossCountry has launched its 2025 Sustainability Strategy, committing to major carbon reductions and a greener, more inclusive railway future.
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NewsRSSB launches Rail Carbon Accounting Framework to standardise UK emissions reporting
RSSB has introduced the Rail Carbon Accounting Framework to unify carbon reporting and strengthen the rail industry’s net-zero commitments by 2050.