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NewsAvanti West Coast Evero fleet reaches five million mile milestone
Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 Evero fleet has surpassed five million miles since entering passenger service in 2024.
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NewsRail Baltica publishes first network statement for future rail operators
Rail Baltica has published the first version of its Network Statement to support future passenger and freight operators.
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NewsEU adopts new railway capacity rules to improve cross-border services
New European railway capacity rules aim to improve cross-border coordination and make better use of existing rail infrastructure.
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NewsRail sector urges EU budget support for regional connectivity and growth
European rail leaders are urging policymakers to place connectivity and regional development at the centre of future EU funding.
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NewsWorld first Severn Tunnel upgrade completed on key cross border rail route
A pioneering engineering project has transformed rail infrastructure inside the Severn Tunnel, improving reliability on a vital cross-border route.
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NewsAlstom and EDC renew partnership to support global rail growth
Alstom and Export Development Canada have extended their partnership to support rail exports and sustainable transport investment.
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NewsAlstom invests $55 million in new Delaware Acela maintenance facility
Alstom has purchased a new Delaware site to support maintenance and servicing of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.
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NewsRail Baltica highlights strategic importance at Brussels stakeholder event
Rail Baltica representatives met European stakeholders in Brussels to discuss construction progress, funding and strategic transport priorities.
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NewsFirst 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.
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NewsEuropean 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.
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NewsCalifornia 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.
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NewsMid 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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NewsAlstom 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.
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NewsEurostar 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.
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NewsABM 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.
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NewsHirect 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.
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NewsAlstom 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.
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NewsNetwork 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.
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NewsTGV-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.
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NewsBritain’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.