All Procurement & supplier management articles
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NewsAlstom to supply 153 trains in Portugal’s largest rail fleet order
€1.03 billion contract will deliver new commuter and regional trains for Portugal while creating a new manufacturing facility and hundreds of jobs.
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NewsRail Baltica advances joint procurement of core track construction materials
Rail Baltica progresses framework agreements for rails, sleepers and turnout systems to strengthen supply chain stability and ensure consistent standards across the Baltic high speed corridor.
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NewsAlpha Trains and Lineas lease EURO9000 locomotives for Rhine Alpine corridor
New Stadler EURO9000 agreement strengthens Alpha Trains and Lineas partnership, supporting hybrid traction and lower emission freight operations across Europe’s key north south corridor.
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NewsAmtrak confirms single level fleet strategy to replace ageing long distance trains
Amtrak will standardise its long distance fleet with new single level trains, aiming to reduce risk, widen supplier competition and accelerate replacement of ageing rolling stock.
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NewsBritish businesses to regain direct rail freight links to Europe
British firms will gain direct cross Channel rail freight access under a government backed deal to revive Barking Eurohub, unlocking £15 million investment and jobs.
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NewsHigh speed rail development between Newcastle and Sydney advances
The federal government has launched a $659.6 million development phase to progress high speed rail, aiming to cut journey times and unlock major economic growth.
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NewsRail Baltica launches market consultation for electrification design expertise
RB Rail AS opens consultation to secure independent technical review for next phase of energy subsystem development.
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NewsSPITZKE places order for track maintenance machines with Plasser & Theurer
German infrastructure specialist SPITZKE has ordered a comprehensive package of Plasser & Theurer track maintenance machines to boost efficiency, sustainability and network availability.
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NewsRail Europe expands reach through Juniper Travel Technology integration
Rail Europe has integrated its European rail offering into Juniper’s platform, making it easier for travel agencies and OTAs to sell rail worldwide.
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NewsRIA marks first anniversary of rail training arm supporting skills and work winning
RIA Training Services celebrates its first year, delivering industry endorsed courses that support new entrants and help rail businesses strengthen skills and work winning capability.
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WebinarThe Cyber Resilience Act: implications for the global rail industry
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to reshape the rail supply chain. This webinar explores practical steps for operators and suppliers to ensure compliance, transparency and security across the asset lifecycle.
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NewsAlstom secures €62 million contract to maintain Indian Railways WAG-12B locomotives until 2031
Alstom will maintain 300 WAG-12B electric locomotives at Sabarmati depot, supporting India’s green freight transition and training over 22,000 Indian Railways staff.
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NewsCanada’s railways report strong growth in safety, ridership, investment, and workforce in latest industry review
Rail Trends 2025 shows Canadian rail investment, improved safety, higher passenger numbers, and well-compensated staff, highlighting the sector’s essential role in trade and connectivity.
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NewsSiemens Mobility’s Vectron becomes first modern locomotive authorised for 230 km/h international passenger service
The Vectron locomotive receives ERA approval for passenger service across six European countries, with Czech operator ČD first to benefit from deliveries starting 2026.
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NewsNetwork Rail completes £7m Mossend upgrade to strengthen Scotland’s most important freight corridor
Network Rail’s nine day Mossend upgrade improves freight reliability, boosts depot speeds and supports greener transport across Scotland’s busiest rail freight hub.
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NewsSiemens Mobility awards DHL Supply Chain multi-year UK rail logistics contract
Siemens Mobility has selected DHL Supply Chain to deliver critical rail components nationwide through a sustainable, data-driven logistics partnership.
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NewsAlstom to deliver 285 DART+ cars transforming Greater Dublin rail with modern, sustainable trains
Ireland’s DART+ Programme expands with 100 new Alstom X’trapolis trains, boosting capacity, accessibility, sustainability and passenger experience across Greater Dublin
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NewsMelbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop east section awarded to TransitLinX Alliance for transformative rail project
The 4.9 billion euro contract will deliver automated metro trains, signalling, stations and maintenance, boosting connectivity and supporting urban growth across Melbourne’s middle suburbs.
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NewsNetwork Rail confirms four delivery partners for £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub upgrade
Network Rail has named four industry partners to design and develop the Midlands Rail Hub, unlocking major capacity and connectivity improvements across the region.
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NewsCanada confirms Ottawa–Montreal as first segment of Alto high-speed rail project
Canada selects Ottawa–Montreal as first phase of its inaugural high-speed rail network, with construction from 2029 and nationwide consultations beginning in 2026.