Comsa secures safety certificate to operate rail freight services across the Iberian Peninsula
9 May 2025 | By
COMSA gains approval to run freight trains, boosting efficiency with modern machinery and streamlined logistics throughout Spain.
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Railway Interior Innovation Summit USA 2025 to take place in Orlando, hosted by Brightline and Siemens Mobility
The Railway Interior Innovation Summit USA 2025 will explore train interior trends, sustainability, and the passenger experience, featuring top industry leaders and an exclusive Brightline facility tour.
vli modernises rail network with hybrid satellite and lte communications in partnership with globalsat
VLI Logística teams up with Globalsat and Viasat to enhance railway safety and efficiency through real-time communications.
Loop and RSSB launch dashboard to track social value against Sustainable Rail Blueprint goals
The new dashboard helps rail operators measure and align social impact with RSSB’s Sustainable Rail Blueprint framework.
Railway veteran retires after 48 years of service, reflecting on a ‘fantastic’ career journey
Geoff Price retires after 48 years with Northern, starting as a carriage cleaner and ending as conductor team manager.
Northern installs 40 new Passenger Assist points
New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England.
UK Government launches £5m rail innovation fund to boost accessibility, safety, and passenger experience
New funding supports UK rail innovations in AI, accessibility, safety, and greener transport, enhancing journeys and encouraging more people to choose rail.
Rail Baltica enters negotiation phase for Control-Command and Signalling subsystem contract
RB Rail AS begins a one-month negotiation phase with qualified tenderers for the Rail Baltica CCS subsystem, aiming for the best technical and financial solution.
Network Rail trials pioneering drone system to improve safety and efficiency across UK railways
Network Rail’s new drone technology enhances safety, speeds up trespass management, and reduces delays, transforming railway monitoring across 20,000 miles of track.
Tyréns discusses progress and challenges in Rail Baltica project during visit to Lithuania construction sites
Executives from Tyréns met with LTG Infra to discuss design challenges, collaboration, and progress in the Rail Baltica project’s key sections in Lithuania.
How rail suppliers are improving accessibility across the network
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a new report showcasing how the supply chain is working to improve accessibility across the rail network.
CER welcomes EU’s recognition of rail’s role in enhancing European defence readiness and mobility
20 March 2025 | By
CER supports the EU's focus on rail for military mobility and urges investment in infrastructure to strengthen defence capabilities and economic growth.
ORR publishes 10 recommendations to improve health and safety interventions across UK rail network
18 March 2025 | By
ORR’s recommendations aim to enhance safety decision-making, boost consistency, and improve collaboration across the rail industry.
Frequentis and Bane NOR strengthen partnership to upgrade railway communication systems for safer journeys
Frequentis and Bane NOR extend their long-term collaboration to enhance communication systems, improving safety and efficiency for Norway’s railway operations by 2025.
DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska refurbish wagons for Tata Steel’s green transition
DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska are refurbishing 60 BAA wagons for Tata Steel’s £1.25 billion shift to green steel production.
