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NewsRail Europe expands reach through Juniper Travel Technology integration
Rail Europe has integrated its European rail offering into Juniper’s platform, making it easier for travel agencies and OTAs to sell rail worldwide.
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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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NewsRIA marks first anniversary of rail training arm supporting skills and work winning
RIA Training Services celebrates its first year, delivering industry endorsed courses that support new entrants and help rail businesses strengthen skills and work winning capability.
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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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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.
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NewsGreenbrier and Amsted Digital launch bogie monitoring initiative for European freight
Greenbrier Leasing Europe has partnered with Amsted Digital to deploy bogie-mounted monitoring gateways across new European freight wagons, enabling condition-based maintenance, predictive diagnostics and improved operational safety.
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NewsAuckland Transport continues City Rail Link timetable testing with replacement buses in operation
CRL timetable testing continues today and tomorrow with rail replacement buses at 10-minute peak frequency as Auckland Transport prepares for network launch.
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NewsGlobal rail rivals to gain advantage if EU cuts funding for rail research
UNIFE warns European rail suppliers risk losing global leadership if EU fails to fund a successor to Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking.
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NewsAlstom to deliver new subway trains for Toronto, boosting jobs and local manufacturing
Alstom secures CAD 2.3 billion contract to supply 70 new subway trains for Toronto, creating nearly 1,000 Canadian jobs and enhancing sustainability.
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NewsSiemens’ AI powered Nanjing factory named World Economic Forum global lighthouse
Siemens’ Nanjing plant earns World Economic Forum Lighthouse Factory status for AI-powered operations, digital twins and efficiency gains, cutting time-to-market by 33 percent.
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NewsAll aboard as inspiration train celebrates 200 years of UK rail at Crewe
Thousands visit Inspiration train at Crewe, learning about rail history, innovations, and careers across the UK.
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NewsHBC to deliver net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit for Network Rail in Sheffield
HBC Construction has been appointed by Network Rail to deliver a £7.2m net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit in Sheffield, setting a new benchmark for sustainable rail infrastructure.
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NewsRail Baltica to construct largest Baltic rolling stock depot in Estonia by 2028
Rail Baltica Estonia will build a high-speed train depot in Rae municipality, consolidating maintenance, repair, and operations while creating 150–200 permanent jobs.