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54 brand new DLR trains roll out this week

1 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

The first of 54 new DLR trains is now in service, offering increased capacity, accessibility, air conditioning, and modern features for London commuters.

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CETEST and ASC Sensors drive innovation in rail testing with advanced accelerometers and gyroscopes

23 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

CETEST partners with ASC Sensors to enhance rail testing accuracy, using robust accelerometers and gyroscopes for high-speed, comfort, and safety evaluations.

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FP2-MORANE-2 project to future-proof FRMCS

29 January 2025 | By Elizabeth Jordan - Global Railway Review

The landmark FP2-MORANE-2 project is now underway, which will test Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) technology in real conditions and show Europe’s commitment to achieving sustainable, efficient, and competitive rail transport.

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Railway Interior Innovation Summit Europe 2024 set for November in Essen, Germany

8 October 2024 | By Global Railway Review

RedCabin’s Railway Interior Innovation Summit Europe 2024 will bring together key industry leaders in Essen, Germany, to discuss the future of train interiors, sustainability and passenger experience.

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Thales-VolkerRail consortium appointed to Network Rail’s £4bn Train Control Systems Framework

12 April 2024 | By Emily Budgen

Thales-VolkerRail consortium have been appointed to Network Rail's £4 billion Train Control Systems Framework, revolutionising UK signalling.

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Network Rail’s £4bn train control systems framework to revolutionise signalling across Britain

10 April 2024 | By Emily Budgen

Network Rail have a new £4bn 10 year development plan which will revolutionise rail signalling across the country.

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CAF EDI strategy driving positive change

18 January 2024 | By Emily Budgen

CAF have created a new equality, diversion and inclusion (EDI) strategy, powering positive change in the rail industry.

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Ford & Stanley announce recruitment partnership with Unipart Rail

28 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen

The Derby-based recruitment firm, Ford & Stanley, have announced a new partnership with tech company Unipart Rail.

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Ford & Stanley celebrates new three-year deal with CAF

9 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen

Talent services company Ford & Stanley have signed a new three year deal with CAF UK, further extending its successful collaboration.

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FCH2Rail hydrogen train begins testing in Spain

12 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

The FCH2Rail project has received authorisation to begin testing its bi-mode demonstrator train with hydrogen fuel cells on the Spanish national railway network.

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Renfe awards CAF a contract for the supply of 29 Cercanías electric trains

28 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Renfe have awarded CAF a contract to supply 29 electric multiple units, with the option to expand the supply with up to nine additional electric trains.

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First South Wales Metro tram-train arrives at Taff’s Well depot

22 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

The first brand new South Wales Metro tram-train has arrived at the Transport for Wales’ new depot in Taff’s Well.

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Video: First new Transport for Wales £800m fleet of trains unveiled

26 January 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

New Class 197 trains which will become the backbone of TfW’s services across the length of the Wales and Borders network have been revealed.

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NS orders 60 double-decker trains from CAF

13 December 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

NS has awarded CAF a contract, valued at more than €600 million, for the supply a new fleet of 60 double-decker trains for intercity services.

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Renfe to purchase 101 additional Cercanías and Media Distancia trains

7 November 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Renfe will purchase 101 additional Cercanías and Media Distancia trains before the end of 2022 as part of its fleet renewal plan.

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