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£4.5m upgrade begins on Kyle of Lochalsh railway to improve reliability and safety
Network Rail has started a £4.5 million upgrade on the Kyle line, replacing track and inspecting structures to ensure safer, more reliable journeys.
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Liebherr to supply HVAC systems for Stadler Intercity trains operated by Saudi Arabia Railways
Liebherr-Transportation Systems will provide HVAC systems for Stadler’s new Intercity DMUs, ensuring passenger comfort on Saudi Arabia Railways’ east-west corridor.
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Arriva Group acquires RTS Infrastructure to expand UK rail maintenance and construction capabilities
Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, adding rail maintenance, depot capacity and design and construction services to strengthen its UK rail operations.
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Local councils unite to demand return of Kent international rail services
Kent leaders sign agreement urging regulator to end Eurostar monopoly and back rival operators to restore cross-Channel trains to Ashford and Ebbsfleet.
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Alstom Widnes facility welcomes first passenger service as UK Railtours charter visits site
Alstom’s Widnes Transport Technology Centre hosted its first-ever passenger service with UK Railtours, showcasing train modernisation projects, heritage carriages and industry innovation.
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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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Some big lifts for the $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal
With the Australian Government focused on lifting economic productivity, the delivery of the Intermodal Terminal Company's $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) will significantly enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of freight and logistics operations and services in both the Victorian and national supply chains.
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DB Cargo UK begins fitting ETCS to Class 66 locomotives at Toton depot this week
DB Cargo UK has started installing ETCS digital signalling on nine Class 66 freight locomotives to boost capacity and safety on the East Coast Main Line.
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Man with extraordinary memory retires after 44 years keeping Northern trains running smoothly
Darren Milligan, famed for memorising thousands of train parts, retires after four decades at Heaton TrainCare Centre.
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Publicly owned train operators coordinate maintenance plans to improve efficiency and reduce depot congestion
Northern, LNER and TransPennine Express collaborate at Heaton depot to maximise capacity and streamline maintenance across shared facilities.
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Gibson’s Engineering wins TfL contract, reviving Glasgow’s historic St Rollox depot and creating jobs
A major contract with TfL will see Gibson’s Engineering overhaul wagons and create 40 skilled jobs in Springburn.
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DB Cargo UK begins ETCS retrofit works at Toton depot to modernise Class 66 fleet
DB Cargo UK begins major mobilisation at Toton to retrofit Class 66s with ETCS, creating new infrastructure and engineering jobs.
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TransPennine Express opens new staff gym and wellbeing hub at Newcastle’s Gunner House depot
TPE unveils upgraded Newcastle depot with new gym, kitchen, and break room to support staff wellbeing and mental health.
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Second giant HS2 TBM to start digging under Birmingham
The second tunnel boring machine (TBM) named Mary Ann, has started digging under Birmingham in the next phase of HS2.
