All Maintenance, renewals & possessions articles – Page 3
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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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ArticleNavigating rail funding to deliver smarter, cleaner modernization
As new federal funding opportunities accelerate rail modernization, Joe Stack, Manager, Rail Business Development at Cummins, explains how strategic grant support, emissions modeling and modular, hybrid-ready technologies are helping operators turn these incentives into successful, long-term fleet upgrades.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.