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Siemens delivers first D9 freight locomotives to Indian Railways
Indian Railways has received the first Siemens built D9 locomotives designed to increase freight efficiency and support decarbonisation goals.
Long-term partnership set to change the face of UK rail travel
A new payment and revenue system is set to transform how Britain’s railways operate and how customers experience journeys, marking a defining moment for the industry.
European rail sector backs EU right to stay strategy
The European rail sector says investment in mobility services is essential to support communities and regional economic resilience.
Alstom to modernise Lausanne m2 metro with CBTC upgrade
Lausanne’s automated m2 metro line will receive upgraded signalling and train modernisation to improve capacity and passenger services.
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Alstom built Cairo monorail enters passenger service in Egypt
The Cairo Monorail has begun carrying passengers using trains built at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works in the UK.
LNER and Treeva trial trackside turbines powered by passing trains
A new rail energy trial is using train-generated airflow to produce renewable electricity beside the East Coast Main Line.
Portishead rail line project moves into construction phase
Construction has officially started on the Portishead rail line project, including new stations, track and digital signalling upgrades.
European Parliament backs stronger long term rail investment funding
The European Parliament has called for a more ambitious EU budget to strengthen transport infrastructure, competitiveness and regional connectivity.
Britain’s railway launches first joint AI action plan
Rail leaders and technology experts have agreed a coordinated approach to artificial intelligence adoption across Britain’s railway network.
Siemens to deliver Romania’s first hydrogen powered regional train fleet
Romania has awarded its first hydrogen train contract, marking a major step towards zero-emission regional rail operations.
Alstom commissions first ARGOS digital interlocking system in France
New digital interlocking system in Montbard marks a major step in modernising signalling across the French rail network.
Arcadis appointed programme partner for Transpennine Route Upgrade delivery
New programme management partnership will support delivery of the UK’s largest rail upgrade project across northern England.
Siemens and L K Comstock modernise New York subway signalling network
Major signalling upgrade on New York subway corridor will enable more frequent services and support future passenger demand.
Signal boxes remain central to safe and efficient railway operations
From manual levers to digital systems, signal boxes remain critical to safe and efficient train operations across modern railways.
InnoTrans launches global AI hackathon with major rail industry sponsors
New AI hackathon at InnoTrans will bring together global developers to solve real-world rail and mobility challenges.
Oman UAE rail link reaches 40 per cent completion milestone
Major cross-border rail project progresses rapidly, enhancing freight capacity, infrastructure and economic integration between Oman and the UAE.
Young adults warned over dangerous level crossing behaviour as rail campaign launches
Survey reveals widespread misunderstanding of train speed and stopping distances, leading to risky behaviour at level crossings.
Lithuania approves Kaunas Vilnius Rail Baltica section to advance connectivity
Rail Baltica expansion between Kaunas and Vilnius moves forward, improving connectivity, capacity and regional integration across Lithuania.
Union Pacific signs long term US steel rail supply deal with Rocky Mountain Steel
New long-term deal will secure US steel rail supply, supporting infrastructure, jobs and domestic manufacturing capacity.
Europe urged to simplify ERTMS rollout to accelerate deployment across TEN T network
UNIFE urges urgent reforms to speed up ERTMS deployment and overcome delays across Europe’s core rail network.