News – Page 5
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NewsPoland secures EU funding to modernise four railway stations across Pomerania
Four Polish stations will be rebuilt or modernised with EU funding to enhance accessibility, passenger comfort and regional rail connectivity.
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NewsGornergrat Bahn orders additional Stadler POLARIS trains for Alpine route modernisation
Gornergrat Bahn has ordered four Stadler POLARIS cogwheel trains to modernise its Zermatt–Gornergrat Alpine route, with delivery from 2028.
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NewsStadler opens new Vienna workshop to support high speed train maintenance
New Stadler facility near Vienna expands maintenance capacity and supports growing demand for high-speed rail services across Austria.
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NewsPacific Surfliner expands service with new Central Coast roundtrip
Expanded Pacific Surfliner service will offer more frequent trips, better peak travel options and improved regional connectivity for passengers.
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NewsSouth Birmingham welcomes three new stations after more than 80 years
Moseley, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road stations open, delivering faster journeys, improved access and new opportunities for communities across South Birmingham.
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NewsLNER and Network Rail deploy technology to improve reliability and reduce delays
Advanced monitoring technology is transforming how LNER and Network Rail manage infrastructure, helping prevent delays and improve passenger journeys across key routes.
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NewsEuston launches new customer hub to improve passenger information and support
London Euston unveils new customer hub and upgraded seating, enhancing passenger experience following completion of West Coast Main Line engineering works.
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NewsAlstom extends Atlanta Plane Train operations contract
Five-year deal secures continued operation of Atlanta’s Plane Train, supporting high passenger volumes, system reliability and seamless terminal connectivity.
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NewsLTG Infra begins design work on Rail Baltica Kaunas Node
Design work starts on key Lithuanian section as Rail Baltica project advances integration of European and broad gauge networks in urban environment.
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NewsHitachi Rail acquires Clever Devices to expand digital mobility
Acquisition strengthens Hitachi Rail’s global digital strategy, enhancing passenger experience, fleet management and multimodal transport solutions across North America and beyond.
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NewsAlstom to overhaul Traxx locomotives for Mazovian railways fleet modernisation
Alstom will carry out a major overhaul of 11 Traxx locomotives for Mazovian Railways, supporting fleet modernisation.
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NewsAlstom delivers first trains for Santo Domingo metro line 2 expansion
New Metropolis trains arrive to boost capacity, improve passenger experience and support urban mobility growth in the Dominican Republic’s capital.
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NewsAlto launches environmental field studies for Ottawa-Montreal high-speed rail
Environmental surveys begin along Ottawa to Montreal corridor to support planning, assess impacts and guide development of future high-speed rail network.
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NewsFS Italiane launches 5G trial on Turin-Milan corridor
FS Italiane Group has commenced 5G network testing on a 60km section of the Turin-Milan high-speed line, evaluating connectivity performance at high speeds and in tunnels to support digital rail innovation and passenger service improvements.
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NewsEurope must invest in rail to avoid future energy shocks warns UNIFE
Europe remains exposed to energy shocks without accelerated rail electrification investment, UNIFE has warned.
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NewsPenn Station redevelopment advances with project management team appointed
The redevelopment of Penn Station has reached key milestones with the appointment of an AECOM-led joint venture to provide project management services and NJ TRANSIT joining as a strategic partner.
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NewsAlstom wins €915m contract for Belgrade’s first metro
Alstom has been awarded a €915 million turnkey contract to deliver Metro Line 1 in Belgrade, Serbia’s first fully automated metro system. The 15-kilometre line will feature 15 stations and deploy Alstom’s Urbalis CBTC technology for driverless operations with 90-second headways.
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NewsHitachi Rail to manufacture premium fine dining train vies
Hitachi Rail will manufacture rolling stock for Seibu Railway’s new fine dining train vies, scheduled to enter service in March 2028.
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NewsSiemens and Akiem order 80 Vectron battery locomotives
Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement for up to 80 Vectron locomotives, including 50 firm orders and launching a new Dual Mode Electric Battery variant.
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NewsQuantum navigation system successfully tested on British mainline railway
A quantum inertial navigation system has been tested on Britain’s mainline railway for the first time, offering GPS-free positioning that could cut infrastructure costs and improve reliability in tunnels and interference-prone areas.