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Plasser & Theurer opens track machine factory in Linz
Plasser & Theurer’s new Linz factory brings final assembly and commissioning of track machines onto a single site.
Hitachi Rail demonstrates 5G and satellite hybrid communications for FRMCS at S5LECT project event
Partners in the EU-funded S5LECT project gathered at Hitachi Rail’s Vélizy laboratory to see demonstrations of 5G and satellite networks working together for railway communications.
Alstom brings KiwiRail traffic management system into service across New Zealand’s Lower North Island
KiwiRail’s Traffic Management System is now operational across 1,200 kilometres of New Zealand’s Lower North Island, expanding Alstom’s Onvia Vision platform beyond its Wairarapa pilot.
Transport groups urge EU leaders to reverse proposed cuts to Connecting Europe Facility funding
A joint letter from 38 transport organisations warns that an 11% cut to Connecting Europe Facility transport funding would undermine EU competitiveness, resilience and cohesion.
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In-depth: Alpha Trains achieves maximum 100-point score in 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment for sustainability performance
The rail lessor has secured a 5-Star Rating for a tenth consecutive year, with TÜV Thüringen verifying its carbon footprint and Sustainability Report.
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Network Rail Wales and Borders fits weather stations to GSM-R masts for severe weather response
Network Rail has fitted ten weather stations to existing GSM-R masts across Wales and Borders, giving operational teams local readings of rainfall, wind and temperature.
Alstom signs €95 million contracts to fit ETCS on Ireland’s existing national rail fleet
Iarnród Éireann has contracted Alstom to design, install and maintain ETCS Level 1 onboard equipment on up to 176 vehicles across its existing fleet.
Siemens and Galp deploy digital twin software at one of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen plants
Siemens is deploying a physics-based digital twin at Galp’s 100 MW GalpH2Park plant in Sines, Portugal, which is due to start operating at year-end.
In-depth: Alpha Trains achieves maximum 100-point score in 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment for sustainability performance
The rail lessor has secured a 5-Star Rating for a tenth consecutive year, with TÜV Thüringen verifying its carbon footprint and Sustainability Report.
Three Northern stations shortlisted in World Cup of Stations as public vote continues
Haltwhistle, Hindley and Irlam are among 20 shortlisted stations in Rail Delivery Group’s annual competition, with public voting open until Sunday 18 October.
Alstom delivers 18 Traxx Universal locomotives to CLIP Intermodal for cross-border freight services across Europe
Alstom has delivered 18 third-generation Traxx Universal locomotives to CLIP Intermodal, with the units approved for cross-border operation and fitted with ETCS equipment.
Fife rail closures begin as Network Rail prepares line for electrification with bridge rebuilds
An 18-day phase of work in Fife will see bridges rebuilt, track altered and signalling upgraded, with no trains running via Kirkcaldy during the closure.
Virgin unveils first image of cross-Channel train as Alstom to supply 12 Avelia Stream trainsets
Virgin has released an image of its planned cross-Channel train, confirming 12 Alstom Avelia Stream units and 20 daily return services from 2030.
Alstom opens first US Innovation Station in Pittsburgh under transport leader Karina Ricks
Alstom has opened its first US Innovation Station in Pittsburgh, led by Karina Ricks, to develop mobility solutions covering accessibility, sustainability, resilience and passenger experience.
SŽ – VIT completes first in-house Siemens Vectron locomotive overhaul for Beacon Rail in Ljubljana
The Ljubljana Maintenance Section has overhauled Beacon Rail’s locomotive 191-023, with two Vectron overhauls planned this year and six scheduled for 2027.
Alstom and Vingroup agree deal for up to 83 Metropolis trains for Hanoi urban rail
Alstom will supply up to 83 five-car Metropolis trains, with a technology licence supporting Vingroup’s assembly of 117 more in Vietnam for Hanoi’s urban rail.
Network Rail completes £7.1m East Coast Main Line upgrade including drainage, track and points renewals
Network Rail has completed £7.1m of works between Newcastle and Scotland, including drainage clearance, new track, points renewals and overhead line work, over three weekends.
Max-Theurer family unites Plasser & Theurer, Robel, Matisa and Speno under JMT Industrie Holding
The four rail infrastructure sub-groups expect combined 2026 revenues of around EUR 1.7 billion and will retain their brands, management and sites.
MVR AG orders two hybrid rack-and-pinion locomotives from Stadler for Rochers-de-Naye line maintenance
Transports Montreux–Vevey–Riviera has ordered two Hem 4/4 hybrid cogwheel locomotives from Stadler, due to enter service in 2029 alongside new panoramic railcars.
Loram begins fitting ETCS in-cab signalling to second rail grinder used by Network Rail
Loram is fitting Hitachi Rail ETCS to rail grinder C44-02 in Derby, its first fitment funded through the East Coast Digital Programme.
ÖBB-Infrastruktur awards €2.6 billion digital interlocking framework agreements to Siemens Mobility and Hitachi Rail
Siemens Mobility and Hitachi Rail have been selected for Austria’s Digital Interlockings programme, with pilot operation due in the fourth quarter of 2030.