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Alstom and FGC unveil first train for new express rail link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Alstom and FGC have revealed the first train for the new Barcelona-El Prat Airport express link, set to launch between 2026 and 2027.
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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.
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Overcoming barriers to the Single European Railway Area
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, discusses the challenges and potential solutions for achieving a unified overhead electrification system across Europe, a critical step towards the Single European Railway Area (SERA).
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In record time three Mireo Smart trains launched on Trans Regio RB 32 line
Three modern Mireo Smart trains will start on the RB 32 line in December 2025, improving connectivity and creating jobs in the Ahr Valley.
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Alstom-led consortium bids for Dublin MetroLink
The consortium will design, build, finance and operate Dublin’s fully automated MetroLink, improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting sustainable transport across the Greater Dublin Area.
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Amtrak begins major rail yard modernisations in Boston, New York, and Washington to support new trains
Amtrak launches upgrades to key Northeast Corridor yards, enhancing maintenance, reliability, and efficiency for its upcoming Airo and NextGen Acela trains by 2030.
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VINCI construction and Colas win €100m contract for Alameda–Melipilla railway expansion in Chile
VINCI subsidiary ETF and Colas Rail will build a 21.5 km section of the Alameda–Melipilla line, improving connectivity and reducing journey times.
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Alstom to deliver electrification and ERTMS upgrades on historic Bucharest–Giurgiu railway line
Alstom and Arcada will modernise 93 kilometres of Romania’s oldest railway, boosting speed, efficiency, and cross-border connectivity with Bulgaria via the Friendship Bridge.
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Battery technology gains ground in the race to decarbonise rail
Railway batteries are transforming transport by reducing diesel use, supporting hybrid and electric trains, and enabling cost-effective electrification across global rail networks.
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Nextgen Acela high-speed trains to transform travel between Boston, New York and Washington DC by 2027
Amtrak’s Nextgen Acela launches 28 august, offering faster journeys, more seats, and modern amenities along the busy northeast corridor between Boston and Washington.
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Rail Baltica signs €38 million contract for Poland to Kaunas high-speed railway connection
Rail Baltica advances with design contract for electrified double-track line, improving passenger and freight links between Poland and Kaunas.
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LTG infra advances Rail Baltica with major contracts to accelerate construction across key Lithuanian sections
LTG infra secures three contracts worth 235 million euros to boost Rail Baltica development, enhancing connectivity, infrastructure, and economic opportunities across Lithuania.
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Rail industry leaders urge action on Midland Main Line electrification
The Rail Forum (RF) and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) have written a joint letter to Rail Minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, responding to the Government’s decision announced last week to ‘pause’ the Midland Main Line electrification upgrade.
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Global Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
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Midland Main Line overhead line upgrade completed on time improving reliability and environmental efficiency
Network Rail finishes £84m upgrade between London and Bedford, enhancing bi-mode train performance and reducing diesel use for greener journeys.
