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First new Elizabeth line train leaves Derby production line
The first of ten new Elizabeth line trains has left Alstom’s Derby factory ahead of testing and future passenger service.
European rail sector urges EU to retain Combined Transport Directive proposal
European rail organisations have proposed a pragmatic plan to preserve the Combined Transport Directive and strengthen rail freight growth.
California high speed rail opens major Kings County grade separation
A new grade separation has opened in Kings County as California’s high speed rail programme continues expanding across the Central Valley.
Mid Cornwall Metro services deliver major passenger growth in first operational week
Passenger journeys on Cornwall’s Mid Cornwall Metro services increased sharply during the first week of expanded operations.
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Alstom expands US academic partnerships to support future rail workforce
Alstom is increasing collaboration with US universities and colleges to support future rail engineering and transport careers.
Eurostar passenger growth driven by strong UK to Netherlands demand
Eurostar carried 20 million passengers in 2025 as demand for international high-speed rail travel continued to grow.
ABM secures Eurostar cleaning and facilities services contract
ABM will provide cleaning and facilities services across Eurostar’s UK operations, including London St Pancras International station.
Hirect completes loaded test run of new electric locomotive propulsion system
Hirect has completed the first loaded freight test of its newly developed 6,000 HP electric locomotive propulsion platform.
Alstom secures Queensland ETCS signalling contract for The Wave project
Alstom will deliver ETCS Level 2 signalling technology for Queensland’s Sunshine Coast rail upgrade under The Wave infrastructure programme.
Network Rail begins £20 million North Clyde electrification renewal project
Network Rail has launched a £20 million project to renew ageing overhead line equipment across Scotland’s busy North Clyde routes.
TGV-M receives ERA approval ahead of passenger service launch
The TGV-M high-speed fleet has received European authorisation ahead of passenger services beginning in France during September 2026.
Britain’s largest train operator returns to public ownership
GTR services will transfer into public ownership this weekend as the Government continues reforms ahead of Great British Railways.
RSSB launches rolling stock digital systems training course
RSSB has launched a new course designed to help rail professionals better understand modern rolling stock digital technologies.
InnoTrans 2026 convention to feature global rail and mobility leaders
InnoTrans 2026 will bring together global rail and transport leaders for high-level discussions on digitalisation, cybersecurity and future mobility.
HS2 prepares major motorway bridge works across West Midlands network
Major HS2 construction works over the M6 and M42 will begin this summer as large scale viaduct and bridge installations progress.
South Western Railway expands capacity one year after entering public ownership
Passengers travelling into London Waterloo are seeing increased capacity and upgraded trains following major changes across the South Western Railway network.
Hitachi Rail secures Mexico passenger rail systems contract
Hitachi Rail will deliver signalling, telecommunications and operational systems for Mexico’s Saltillo to Nuevo Laredo passenger rail corridor.
Great Northern celebrates one year of signal free Northern City Line operations
Great Northern’s Northern City Line has completed one year without physical signals, supporting wider ETCS rollout plans across the East Coast Main Line.
CER welcomes new EU rail capacity regulation approval
The legislation is expected to improve rail planning, unlock additional capacity and support growth in passenger and freight services.
Alstom celebrates 100 years of railway signalling innovation in Katowice
The Polish facility has played a major role in railway signalling, digitalisation and rail safety development for a century.