All Maintenance, renewals & possessions articles – Page 2
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Northern Powerhouse Rail must prioritise rail freight to unlock economic growth across the North and Midlands
Rail Freight Group welcomes NPR plans but urges that freight capacity is embedded, supporting industrial investment, net zero goals, and efficient logistics across northern England.
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NewsAlstom secures €62 million contract to maintain Indian Railways WAG-12B locomotives until 2031
Alstom will maintain 300 WAG-12B electric locomotives at Sabarmati depot, supporting India’s green freight transition and training over 22,000 Indian Railways staff.
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NewsNew rail leaders appointed as government advances plans for Great British Railways reform
The government appoints new chairs at Network Rail and DFTO, strengthening leadership as legislation progresses to integrate track and train under Great British Railways.
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NewsM6 reopens early after successful installation of Clifton railway bridge improving West Coast Main Line
Network Rail and Skanska completed the new Clifton railway bridge ahead of schedule, allowing the M6 to reopen early and enhancing rail and road travel.
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NewsRail Vision expands in India with major proof of concept for Indian Railway safety systems
Rail Vision launches a Proof of Concept in India with Sujan Industries, showcasing its Mainline technology to enhance railway safety and operational efficiency.
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NewsCanada’s railways report strong growth in safety, ridership, investment, and workforce in latest industry review
Rail Trends 2025 shows Canadian rail investment, improved safety, higher passenger numbers, and well-compensated staff, highlighting the sector’s essential role in trade and connectivity.
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NewsNexrail and Vossloh expand DE18 Smart Hybrid fleet to support low-emission freight across Europe
Nexrail orders 20 additional DE18 Smart Hybrid locomotives with ETCS Level 2 and German PZB upgrades, boosting low-emission operations across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Germany.
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NewsWabtec secures $386 million order to supply hybrid locomotives for New York MTA network
The MTA will receive new R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives from Wabtec, improving safety, efficiency, emissions and maintenance operations across New York’s subway system.
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NewsAlstom completes major digital signalling and level crossing upgrades to improve Portsmouth Direct line reliability
Alstom has modernised the Portsmouth Direct line with digital signalling, upgraded level crossings and SmartIO technology, boosting safety, efficiency and performance for passengers and freight.
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NewsNew signalling era begins as £61m Carlisle upgrade boosts West Coast Main Line reliability
A major resignalling project in Carlisle has gone live, modernising ageing systems and improving reliability for passenger and freight services on the West Coast Main Line.
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NewsBalfour Beatty demonstrates hydrogen-powered engine technology reducing carbon emissions across rail and infrastructure fleets
Balfour Beatty has successfully trialled Engine Carbon Clean, cutting emissions by 15.79 per cent on rail-mounted plant and improving fuel efficiency and engine performance.
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NewsFour major Sydney Metro West contracts awarded to boost capacity and modernise city rail network
John Holland, Gamuda, Metro Trains West Consortium and Metropolis Consortium secure key contracts to deliver new stations, trains and infrastructure for Sydney Metro West.
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NewsSiemens Mobility’s Vectron becomes first modern locomotive authorised for 230 km/h international passenger service
The Vectron locomotive receives ERA approval for passenger service across six European countries, with Czech operator ČD first to benefit from deliveries starting 2026.
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NewsNetwork Rail completes £7m Mossend upgrade to strengthen Scotland’s most important freight corridor
Network Rail’s nine day Mossend upgrade improves freight reliability, boosts depot speeds and supports greener transport across Scotland’s busiest rail freight hub.
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NewsAlstom to supply 47 trains for Mexico’s northern corridors with majority local content
Alstom will manufacture 47 Trenes del Norte DMU trains in Mexico, providing modern, accessible and efficient long- and short-haul services with five-year maintenance.
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NewsAlstom launches Bhopal’s first metro trains with CBTC signalling for safe and efficient urban travel
Bhopal’s inaugural metro service begins with Alstom-built Movia trains, combining advanced CBTC signalling, energy efficiency, accessibility features, and sustainable design for commuters across the city.
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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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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.
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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.
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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