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NewsPenn Station redevelopment advances with project management team appointed
The redevelopment of Penn Station has reached key milestones with the appointment of an AECOM-led joint venture to provide project management services and NJ TRANSIT joining as a strategic partner.
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NewsWest London Overground orbital rail project advances with £6.65m development funding
TfL and west London partners commit £6.65 million to progress design, consultation and modelling for the proposed West London Orbital Overground rail line.
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News£2.3 million transformation completed at Chippenham station
Major forecourt and access upgrades at Chippenham station deliver new cycle hub, improved bus links and enhanced step free access for passengers and the local community.
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NewsMaritime opens Northampton strategic rail freight interchange in £80m investment milestone
Maritime Transport unveils new rail connected logistics hub at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, boosting capacity, connectivity and low carbon freight across the UK supply chain.
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NewsNetwork rail completes £4m infrastructure upgrades on inverclyde line
Eight-day programme strengthens bridges and supporting structures, improving long-term resilience and reliability for passengers across the Inverclyde route.
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NewsHitachi rail invests C$30m in new Toronto signalling headquarters
Hitachi Rail will open a 125,000 sq ft Toronto headquarters, creating 1,100 jobs and advancing next-generation CBTC signalling technology development in Canada.
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NewsUK and Welsh governments commit to generational rail transformation across Wales
Keir Starmer and Eluned Morgan back long term investment pipeline, supporting 12,000 jobs and delivering new stations, faster services and major infrastructure upgrades.
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NewsWebuild secures Rome Metro C section T1 contract reinforcing leadership in sustainable metro construction
Webuild has been awarded section T1 of Rome Metro Line C, strengthening its global role in metro systems and sustainable urban mobility delivery.
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NewsAll aboard as inspiration train celebrates 200 years of UK rail at Crewe
Thousands visit Inspiration train at Crewe, learning about rail history, innovations, and careers across the UK.
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NewsNew signalling era begins as £61m Carlisle upgrade boosts West Coast Main Line reliability
A major resignalling project in Carlisle has gone live, modernising ageing systems and improving reliability for passenger and freight services on the West Coast Main Line.
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NewsFour major Sydney Metro West contracts awarded to boost capacity and modernise city rail network
John Holland, Gamuda, Metro Trains West Consortium and Metropolis Consortium secure key contracts to deliver new stations, trains and infrastructure for Sydney Metro West.
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NewsAlstom launches Bhopal’s first metro trains with CBTC signalling for safe and efficient urban travel
Bhopal’s inaugural metro service begins with Alstom-built Movia trains, combining advanced CBTC signalling, energy efficiency, accessibility features, and sustainable design for commuters across the city.
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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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NewsLumo launches affordable electric train service linking Glasgow with London and key UK cities
Lumo’s new electric service offers low fares and direct connections between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, the North East, and London, enhancing sustainable travel and passenger experience.
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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.
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NewsORR publishes first benchmarking report on train operators’ passenger assistance and highlights areas for improvement
The ORR report reveals unreliable delivery of passenger assistance across UK rail operators, prompting formal investigations and action plans to improve service for disabled passengers.
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NewsMayor Sadiq Khan confirms London TfL Tube and rail fare rises for 2026
Sadiq Khan sets out TfL Tube and rail fare increases for 2026, revealing capped rises and funding-led plans for London’s rail network.
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NewsFirstGroup selected as TfL’s preferred operator for London Overground contract
Transport for London has selected FirstGroup for the new London Overground operator contract, awarding an eight-year deal to run and improve services.
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NewsContactless pay-as-you-go expands to 30 South-East rail stations
Passengers at 30 more National Rail stations in the South East can tap to travel from December, although Greater Anglia locations are now delayed until summer.