All Timetabling & capacity articles
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NewsAvanti West Coast trials world first rail timetable tool to improve reliability
Avanti West Coast begins one year trial of pioneering rail timetable tool optimisation software designed to reduce delays and improve passenger information during unplanned disruption across key routes.
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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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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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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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NewsCommission adopts telematics regulation to standardise rail data sharing
New EU rules establish common standards for rail data interoperability, supporting passenger services, freight digitalisation and transparent business to business data exchange.
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NewsSouth Eastern Railway records highest-ever passenger trust scores
New YouGov data shows record-high passenger trust in South Eastern Railway, highlighting reliability gains and benefits of integrated track and train leadership.
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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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NewsAuckland Transport continues City Rail Link timetable testing with replacement buses in operation
CRL timetable testing continues today and tomorrow with rail replacement buses at 10-minute peak frequency as Auckland Transport prepares for network launch.
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NewsGlobal rail rivals to gain advantage if EU cuts funding for rail research
UNIFE warns European rail suppliers risk losing global leadership if EU fails to fund a successor to Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking.
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NewsAlstom to deliver new subway trains for Toronto, boosting jobs and local manufacturing
Alstom secures CAD 2.3 billion contract to supply 70 new subway trains for Toronto, creating nearly 1,000 Canadian jobs and enhancing sustainability.
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NewsSiemens’ AI powered Nanjing factory named World Economic Forum global lighthouse
Siemens’ Nanjing plant earns World Economic Forum Lighthouse Factory status for AI-powered operations, digital twins and efficiency gains, cutting time-to-market by 33 percent.
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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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NewsHBC to deliver net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit for Network Rail in Sheffield
HBC Construction has been appointed by Network Rail to deliver a £7.2m net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit in Sheffield, setting a new benchmark for sustainable rail infrastructure.
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NewsRail Baltica to construct largest Baltic rolling stock depot in Estonia by 2028
Rail Baltica Estonia will build a high-speed train depot in Rae municipality, consolidating maintenance, repair, and operations while creating 150–200 permanent jobs.
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ArticleDigital Automatic Couplers - the revolution of European railways
Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC) are set to transform European rail freight by improving safety, efficiency, interoperability, and sustainability, with commercial demonstrations already under way in Sweden.
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NewsHitachi Rail and EASIER deliver ticketing system for Île-de-France’s first urban cable car
Cable 1 in Île-de-France will provide fast, sustainable urban transport, with Hitachi Rail and EASIER supplying integrated ticketing and accessibility-focused solutions.
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NewsNetwork Rail unveils fly-through showing ambitious Liverpool Street station transformation plans
Network Rail showcases proposed redevelopment of London Liverpool Street station with enhanced accessibility, larger concourse, improved facilities, and future-proof design for rising passenger numbers.
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NewsAlstom secures SNCF order for 15 additional Avelia Horizon high-speed trains
SNCF Voyageurs has approved a further order for Avelia Horizon trains, reinforcing investment in high-speed, low-carbon rail travel across Europe.
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RFG urges Parliament to amend Railways Bill for stronger independent rail freight appeals
Rail Freight Group calls on Parliament to strengthen the Railways Bill’s appeals process to ensure fair decisions for freight operators and economic growth.
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NewsDB Cargo UK sells 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s GFR for freight operations
DB Cargo UK will deliver 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s GFR, enhancing freight efficiency and modernising diesel traction across Central and South-Eastern Europe.