More Infrastructure & Asset Management – Page 3
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NewsSPITZKE places order for track maintenance machines with Plasser & Theurer
German infrastructure specialist SPITZKE has ordered a comprehensive package of Plasser & Theurer track maintenance machines to boost efficiency, sustainability and network availability.
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NewsEuropean rail sector sets joint plan for future growth
CER and UNIFE have signed a joint declaration in Brussels outlining priorities for investment, innovation and cross border integration across Europe’s railway system.
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NewsPKP Group sets out 2026 to 2030 strategy for rail growth
PKP Group and Polish State Railways SA have adopted a new strategy focused on passenger growth, freight expansion, cybersecurity and sustainable rail development through to 2030.
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NewsAlstom unveils first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager at Derby works
Alstom has revealed the first refreshed Voyager train in Derby, launching a £60 million programme to modernise CrossCountry’s long distance fleet across Great Britain.
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News76 Flexity light rail vehicles have entered passenger service in Toronto
Alstom and Metrolinx mark opening of Line 5 Eglinton as 76 Canadian built light rail vehicles begin service with advanced signalling and long term maintenance support.
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NewsTalgo wins €1.3bn Saudi high speed rail train and maintenance contract
Talgo has secured a major Saudi Arabia Railways contract covering new high speed trains and long term maintenance, lifting its order book to a record level.
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NewsSiemens Mobility secures TÜV SÜD cyber-security certification for digital rail vehicle architecture
Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock has renewed TÜV SÜD certification for its Train Blueprint Architecture, reinforcing cyber-security compliance across entire vehicles including automatic train control systems.
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NewsAlto launches extensive public consultations for high-speed rail project across Canada
Alto begins three-month consultation including Indigenous engagement, shaping high-speed rail routes and station locations with community input across Canada’s corridor.
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NewsSmarter trams for safer urban travel with Alstom’s innovative driver assistance systems
Alstom’s ODAS and COMPAS systems provide proactive safety support for tram drivers, helping prevent accidents and ensuring smoother journeys in busy city environments.
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NewsSecond mountain tunnel breakthrough in India advances Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train
The second mountain tunnel in India for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train has been completed, marking a major engineering milestone and boosting project confidence.
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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.
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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.
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NewsWebuild secures Rome Metro C section T1 contract reinforcing leadership in sustainable metro construction
Webuild has been awarded section T1 of Rome Metro Line C, strengthening its global role in metro systems and sustainable urban mobility delivery.
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NewsWaldenburg Railway becomes first Swiss line to operate semi-automated GoA2 trains
BLT introduces semi-automated train operation on the Waldenburg Railway using Stadler signalling, improving efficiency, punctuality and digital control while preparing for full automation.
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NewsÖBB demo train to begin extensive Austrian tour testing modern freight technologies
The DAC demo train will cover Austria, testing multiple wagon types, digital couplings and operational performance while collecting vital data for European freight research projects.
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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.
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NewsGreat Western Railway introduces UK’s first battery-only passenger train
Great Western Railway launches the UK’s first battery-only passenger train, aiming to cut emissions and support sustainable travel on non-electrified branch lines.
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NewsLondon NorthWestern and West Midlands railway services return to public ownership
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership, aiming to improve reliability, integration and passenger experience across the Midlands and beyond.
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NewsDeutsche Bahn and Alstom complete first remote driven commuter train depot trial
Deutsche Bahn and Alstom have completed Germany’s first remote driving deployment on a commuter train, demonstrating how digitalised shunting could improve depot efficiency and operations.
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NewsAlstom opens new training centre in Hungary
Alstom has opened a new welding and fitter training centre in Mátranovák to strengthen workforce skills, support bogie frame production and reinforce long term regional employment opportunities.