Piccadilly Line upgrade to receive independent quality assurance services
DB ESG and DB Systemtechnik will provide independent quality assurance for TfL’s new Piccadilly line trains, ensuring design, build, and testing meet strict standards.
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Eurostar RMT members to ballot for potential Strike
RMT will ballot Eurostar workers for possible strike action, citing unsafe conditions, poor management, and lack of investment despite strong company revenues.
Alstom Spain wins Brunel Award for FGC train modernisation project enhancing passenger comfort
Alstom’s refurbishment of 22 FGC trains has won a Brunel Award, improving accessibility, comfort, security, and extending service life by up to 15 years.
Network Rail launches CIRO-endorsed weather learning programme to improve staff decision-making and resilience
Network Rail and CIRO have introduced a weather learning programme for rail staff, providing training to manage extreme weather and enhance operational decision-making across the network.
Arriva Group acquires RTS Infrastructure to expand UK rail maintenance and construction capabilities
Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, adding rail maintenance, depot capacity and design and construction services to strengthen its UK rail operations.
Northern City Line has upgraded its entire fleet of 25 Class 717
Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens Mobility have upgraded all Class 717 trains to ETCS version 3.6.0, improving reliability, safety, and capacity on the Northern City Line.
London Waterloo to close for two days in December for major upgrades
London Waterloo passengers face festive disruption as the station shuts for two days while Network Rail carries out vital upgrade works.
Great Western Railway fined £1 million for death of a passenger
Great Western Railway has been fined following the death of Bethan Roper, reinforcing the need for proactive risk management and passenger safety measures on trains.
Rail Baltica begins track laying in Lithuania, advancing Europe’s cross-border high-speed railway project
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Track laying has started on the Rail Baltica section in Jonava, Lithuania, marking major progress for the high-speed railway connecting the Baltic States to Europe.
New £46.5 million train depot opens in Huddersfield to support Transpennine route upgrade services
A new £46.5 million light maintenance depot has opened in Huddersfield, supporting the Transpennine Route Upgrade with modern facilities for diesel, electric and bi-mode trains.
Canadian National Rail has released its Winter Plan for its most challenging months of the year
Canadian National Rail has launched its 2025-2026 Winter Plan, highlighting $3 billion investment, predictive technologies, and partnerships to strengthen resilience and maintain reliable service during extreme conditions.
Dry ice technology to be trialled to clear leaves off UK railway lines
Northern and University of Sheffield to test dry ice cleaning system aimed at removing leaves from UK tracks and reducing seasonal disruption.
HS2 launches new innovation accelerator to help get the railway back on track
HS2 is calling on tech specialists to develop innovative solutions aimed at improving value, productivity, and safety on the project.
Network Rail unveils Ctrl Alt Deleaf in £100m autumn leaf-clearing campaign
Network Rail launches its newest leaf-busting train, Ctrl Alt Deleaf, as part of a £100m effort to tackle autumn disruption.
UK rail industry launches real-time disruption maps for passengers
UK rail passengers can now access real-time disruption maps, giving instant updates to navigate delays and plan journeys with confidence.
