Eurostar and St. Pancras to double capacity in major international station expansion project
Eurostar and St. Pancras Highspeed plan a major expansion to boost capacity and meet soaring demand for sustainable European travel.
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Publicly owned train operators coordinate maintenance plans to improve efficiency and reduce depot congestion
Northern, LNER and TransPennine Express collaborate at Heaton depot to maximise capacity and streamline maintenance across shared facilities.
RSSB launches free e-learning course to promote consistent safe decision-making in the rail industry
The new course helps rail leaders make sound safety decisions by providing practical guidance and promoting a consistent approach across the industry.
Freightliner secures two five-year contracts to expand heavy haul rail services for Breedon
Freightliner renews cement transport and launches new aggregates contract with Breedon, investing in locomotives, wagons, and facilities to boost efficiency and sustainability.
Eurostar power car 3999 joins lineup for Alstom’s Greatest Gathering railway 200 celebration in Derby
Eurostar’s Class 373 power car 3999 will be displayed at The Greatest Gathering in Derby this August, for Railway 200
Denmark to lead EU rail funding talks focusing on climate, security, and digital transformation
Denmark’s EU Presidency will prioritise rail investment, emissions targets, and military mobility in upcoming European budget and policy negotiations.
RIA honours outstanding UK rail suppliers at 2025 RISE Awards in London celebration
UK rail’s top suppliers were celebrated at the 2025 RISE Awards, highlighting excellence in innovation, leadership, diversity, and safety.
CER calls for ambitious rail targets in EU Port Strategy to secure green and resilient growth
CER urges the EU to boost rail’s role in ports, supporting climate goals, strategic autonomy, and freight efficiency.
Government launches project to eliminate mobile blackspots across UK rail routes with fibre upgrade
Project Reach will boost mobile coverage and install fibre along key rail routes, enhancing connectivity and cutting commuter disruptions.
Rail industry celebrates diversity and teamwork at 2025 Big Rail Diversity Challenge in Newark
Teams from across the UK rail sector united for a day of inclusive challenges, awards, and charitable fundraising.
Coventry completes first on-road very light rail track in city centre regeneration milestone
Colas Rail UK delivers Coventry’s 220-metre CVLR track on time, showcasing rapid, sustainable light rail construction for future urban mobility.
Gen Z shuns tech and AI for human touch as rail competition reshapes European business travel
New research reveals Gen Z prefers human interaction over AI, while liberalised rail markets offer business travellers improved service and affordability.
California’s high desert corridor project set to transform regional rail connectivity with HDR’s expert engineering services
The High Desert Corridor will link Palmdale and Victorville, improving access and economic growth with high-speed rail reaching up to 180 miles per hour.
Mayors take Eurostar to London as rail steps up for climate delivery ahead of COP30
City leaders mark Paris Agreement anniversary with Eurostar journey, highlighting rail’s vital role in achieving global climate goals.
Midland Main Line overhead line upgrade completed on time improving reliability and environmental efficiency
Network Rail finishes £84m upgrade between London and Bedford, enhancing bi-mode train performance and reducing diesel use for greener journeys.
