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NewsHigh Speed Rail Group reacts to UK Spending Review
Today's UK Spending Review has directly addressed HS2 by focusing on cost management and exploring alternative funding avenues.
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NewsRIA's Darren Caplan responds to the Chancellor’s spending review
Today's UK Spending Review has allocated significant investment to transport infrastructure outside London, including £15 billion for local transport projects in city regions and plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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News"Share a Cup of Kindness" campaign launched for Loneliness Awareness Week
Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) today announced a new initiative, "Share a Cup of Kindness," launched in conjunction with Loneliness Awareness Week. The campaign aims to challenge common misconceptions about loneliness and provide a simple, yet impactful, way to support railway people across the UK.
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NewsApply now for the Women in Rail Awards 2025!
Women make up over 50% of rail passengers but only about 20% of the rail workforce in the EU. In recognition of female talent and the efforts to attract more women to the sector, multiple industry associations and agencies have pulled together.
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NewsNew Eurostar fleet offers direct services to Frankfurt and Geneva
Eurostar has announced positive year-end results and growth for the third year running, alongside brand-new destinations the business intends to serve with its new trains.
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NewsNatalie Fleet MP visits RIA member in Bolsover
On Friday 6 June, Natalie Fleet MP visited leading Road Rail Vehicles (RRV) supplier, SRS Rail System Ltd, in her Bolsover constituency.
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NewsEMR joins Rail Forum to advance train recycling and support the UK’s circular economy goals
EMR becomes a Rail Forum Patron, boosting efforts to recycle trains, cut emissions and promote circularity across UK rail.
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NewsGibson’s Engineering wins TfL contract, reviving Glasgow’s historic St Rollox depot and creating jobs
A major contract with TfL will see Gibson’s Engineering overhaul wagons and create 40 skilled jobs in Springburn.
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Alstom to modernise Lumo trains for new Stirling to London route under £50m agreement
Alstom will upgrade and maintain five Class 222 trains, supporting Lumo’s new Stirling–London service and enhancing passenger comfort and connectivity.
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NewsRenfe and JR Central unite to expand global high-speed rail and DfT appoints Costain-led consortium
Renfe and JR Central boost international rail ties as DfT selects Costain consortium for UK infrastructure upgrades.
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NewsGHD joins Costain-led team to advise on key rail upgrades across western and Wales regions
GHD will support the Department for Transport with expert rail infrastructure advice alongside Costain and specialist partners.
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NewsAlstom opens new Hornell facility to restore train manufacturing and strengthen U.S. rail industry
Alstom’s $75 million Plant 4 brings stainless steel train car production to New York, creating hundreds of skilled jobs and boosting U.S. manufacturing.
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NewsClean Futures Accelerator opens for West Midlands SMEs developing net zero and clean transport innovations
West Midlands SMEs can now apply for funding and support to trial green transport solutions through the Clean Futures Accelerator.
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NewsHS2 installs first high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common in major construction milestone
HS2 begins installing passenger platforms at Old Oak Common, marking a key step towards the UK’s new high-speed railway.
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NewsBaltic ministers urge long-term EU funding to complete Rail Baltica and boost regional security
Baltic transport ministers call for stable EU funding to complete Rail Baltica, citing its vital role in regional defence.
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NewsAlstom launches extended Kanpur metro corridor with India-made trains and advanced CBTC signalling system
Alstom begins revenue service on Kanpur metro extension, delivering locally-built trains with cutting-edge CBTC technology and improved commuter experience.
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NewsStadler expands Polish engineering team and opens new Poznań office to support global projects
Stadler boosts its presence in Poland with a new Poznań office and expanded engineering team supporting local and international rail projects.
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NewsAlstom boosts train production in Poland with major investment to meet European rail demand
Alstom invests PLN 487 million to expand production in Poland, supporting over 200 international train orders across Europe.
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NewsModi flags off powerful 9000 HP electric freight locomotive made mostly in India
India unveils its first 9000 HP electric freight locomotive, with Siemens and Indian Railways driving sustainable rail transformation.
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NewsFlixTrain orders 65 new high-speed trains to drive growth across Germany and Europe
FlixTrain announces €2.4 billion investment in new trains to expand affordable, sustainable high-speed rail across Germany and Europe.