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FirstGroup 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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Rail Freight Group urges MPs to safeguard freight in Railways Bill
Rail Freight Group has told MPs that urgent amendments are needed to the Railways Bill 2025 to secure freight growth and competitiveness.
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Government unveils Great British Railways branding ahead of parliamentary Railways Bill debate
New Great British Railways branding and livery revealed as Railways Bill enters parliamentary debate later today, signalling a reset of Britain’s rail management and customer experience.
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Publicly owned train operators drive major new UK fleet investment
UK publicly owned train operators are advancing significant fleet procurements designed to modernise services, boost accessibility and improve performance for passengers.
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Hitachi Rail and Google Cloud accelerate digital transformation for autonomous rail
Hitachi Rail will deploy Google Cloud’s cybersecurity and AI technologies to boost operational efficiency, sustainability and progress toward a fully autonomous rail network.
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Alstom deploys Australia’s first brownfield CBTC signalling system as Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens
Alstom’s Urbalis Flo CBTC signalling system is now live in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, boosting capacity and modernising Australia’s busiest urban rail network.
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UK-first mainline rail trial uses real-time technology to enhance safety at rural level crossings
Network Rail and Universal Signalling trial U-Cross on the Heart of Wales line, improving train location monitoring and safety at rural user-worked crossings.
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UK rail fare revenue rises 8 per cent as government subsidy for operations declines
Fare revenue for Great Britain’s rail network increased to £11.5 billion, reducing government funding while passenger journeys near pre-pandemic levels and costs continue to rise.
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Alstom launches innovative signalling technology to modernise Spain’s low-density secondary railway lines
Alstom is testing a new ERTMS system on the León–Bilbao metre-gauge line, combining satellite sensors and digital networks to enhance safety and efficiency.
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Angola and Alstom sign MoU to explore Luanda Blue Line Commuter Rail project
The Ministry of Transport and Alstom commit to assessing and planning the Luanda Blue Line, a transformative commuter rail project for Angola’s urban mobility.
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Adelaide implements IVU.rail to optimise rail and tram operations with integrated digital system
Adelaide’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport has fully digitalised rail and tram operations using IVU.rail, improving scheduling, efficiency and real-time fleet management across the network.
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Nomad Digital awarded contract to upgrade Italo fleet with 5G internet on-board solution
Nomad Digital has delivered a major 5G internet upgrade for Italo’s high-speed train fleet, boosting WiFi performance with faster speeds, greater reliability, and an enhanced passenger experience.
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Rail: taking over networks, not risks
Public transport liberalisation has reshaped Europe’s mobility market. Hexagon has experienced the trend first-hand: the company has worked with more than 120 public transport agencies and operators worldwide. Executive Industry Consultant Edouard Podolak explains how digital tools and strong asset management can help operators win tenders and run networks.
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South Western Railway launches Hotshot train with thermal imaging to prevent delays across southern routes
South Western Railway and Network Rail trial the Hotshot Class 450 train, using thermal imaging cameras to detect faults and reduce delays across southern England.
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New DLR trains withdrawn over faulty brakes after just six weeks in service on London light railway
Docklands Light Railway removes new B23 trains after brake faults, with older stock covering services while engineers investigate and a reduced timetable remains in place.
