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NewsHitachi rail invests C$30m in new Toronto signalling headquarters
Hitachi Rail will open a 125,000 sq ft Toronto headquarters, creating 1,100 jobs and advancing next-generation CBTC signalling technology development in Canada.
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NewsUK and Welsh governments commit to generational rail transformation across Wales
Keir Starmer and Eluned Morgan back long term investment pipeline, supporting 12,000 jobs and delivering new stations, faster services and major infrastructure upgrades.
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NewsBritish steel launches round the clock production for Türkiye high speed rail deal
Major export contract for Ankara to İzmir line secures new jobs, 24 7 operations in Scunthorpe and strengthens UK Türkiye rail partnership.
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NewsKnorr Bremse accelerates AI transformation through strategic AWS partnership
Long term collaboration with Amazon Web Services aims to modernise manufacturing processes, boost productivity and position Knorr Bremse as an artificial intelligence pioneer.
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NewsHitachi rail commissions digital interlocking on Norway’s Dovre Line
New L90-5 electronic interlocking at Hove supports increased capacity, improved maintenance and more reliable train operations on Norway’s rail network.
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NewsCommission adopts telematics regulation to standardise rail data sharing
New EU rules establish common standards for rail data interoperability, supporting passenger services, freight digitalisation and transparent business to business data exchange.
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NewsSwedish study proposes smarter switch heating to cut winter rail disruptions
Researchers in Sweden have developed a data driven model to optimise rail switch heating, cutting energy costs and reducing winter delays across the network.
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NewsAlstom deepens Stilfold partnership to advance lightweight steel train components
Alstom and Swedish start-up Stilfold expand collaboration to scale origami-inspired steel technology, targeting lighter, lower-carbon and more cost-effective train structures.
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NewsRail reliability taskforce sets long term reforms to strengthen Singapore network
Singapore’s rail reliability taskforce will implement phased technical, operational and workforce reforms to strengthen asset resilience, improve disruption recovery and futureproof the expanding MRT and LRT network.
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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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NewsSafety Shield Global secures strategic investment from H2 Equity Partners
Safety Shield Global has secured strategic investment from H2 Equity Partners to accelerate international expansion and advance its edge AI-powered safety systems for rail, infrastructure and energy sectors.
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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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NewsNomad Digital appoints Jean-Philippe Garbit as managing director from January 2026
Nomad Digital has appointed Jean-Philippe Garbit as managing director, strengthening leadership as the company advances rail digitalisation, passenger connectivity and integrated onboard systems across global markets.
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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.