news Renfe and JR Central unite to expand global high-speed rail and DfT appoints Costain-led consortium 5 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins Renfe and JR Central boost international rail ties as DfT selects Costain consortium for UK infrastructure upgrades.
news GHD joins Costain-led team to advise on key rail upgrades across western and Wales regions 4 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins GHD will support the Department for Transport with expert rail infrastructure advice alongside Costain and specialist partners.
news Alstom opens new Hornell facility to restore train manufacturing and strengthen U.S. rail industry 3 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins Alstom’s $75 million Plant 4 brings stainless steel train car production to New York, creating hundreds of skilled jobs and boosting U.S. manufacturing.
news Clean Futures Accelerator opens for West Midlands SMEs developing net zero and clean transport innovations 3 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins West Midlands SMEs can now apply for funding and support to trial green transport solutions through the Clean Futures Accelerator.
news HS2 installs first high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common in major construction milestone 2 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins HS2 begins installing passenger platforms at Old Oak Common, marking a key step towards the UK’s new high-speed railway.
news Baltic ministers urge long-term EU funding to complete Rail Baltica and boost regional security 2 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins Baltic transport ministers call for stable EU funding to complete Rail Baltica, citing its vital role in regional defence.
news Stadler expands Polish engineering team and opens new Poznań office to support global projects 30 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins Stadler boosts its presence in Poland with a new Poznań office and expanded engineering team supporting local and international rail projects.
news Alstom boosts train production in Poland with major investment to meet European rail demand 29 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins Alstom invests PLN 487 million to expand production in Poland, supporting over 200 international train orders across Europe.
news Modi flags off powerful 9000 HP electric freight locomotive made mostly in India 29 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins India unveils its first 9000 HP electric freight locomotive, with Siemens and Indian Railways driving sustainable rail transformation.
news FlixTrain orders 65 new high-speed trains to drive growth across Germany and Europe 28 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins FlixTrain announces €2.4 billion investment in new trains to expand affordable, sustainable high-speed rail across Germany and Europe.
news Partnership to transform London Waterloo into vibrant destination with improved travel and community experience 28 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins A new collaboration aims to revitalise Waterloo Station, enhancing passenger journeys and unlocking wider regeneration and investment across the South Bank.
news South Western Railway returns to public ownership under new Great British Railways reform plan 27 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins South Western Railway is the first operator to return to public control, marking a major step in UK rail reform.
news New platform at Bradford Forster Square boosts train services and connectivity to London by 250% 27 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins Bradford’s new platform increases daily trains to London, providing 1.9 million extra seats and supporting economic growth during City of Culture celebrations.
news Historic Locomotion No. 1 to star at Alstom’s Railway 200 celebration in Derby 23 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins Alstom’s Railway 200 festival in Derby will feature Locomotion No. 1 and over 50 historic and modern train exhibits.
news Maritime transport expands rail freight services with new DP World London Gateway connections 23 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins Maritime Transport launches two new intermodal rail services to boost inland connectivity and support sustainable freight logistics from DP World London Gateway.
