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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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Anacostia rail holdings names Todd Nuelle as new chief commercial officer to drive growth
Anacostia Rail Holdings appoints Todd Nuelle as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing over 25 years’ logistics experience to lead commercial strategy and expansion.
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Luton MP backs rail freight to deliver homes and cut road congestion
Luton North MP Sarah Owen praised Breedon Group’s use of rail freight to supply construction materials, reducing HGV traffic, emissions, and supporting sustainable housing development.
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Chiltern Railways secures low-emission train fleet to enhance services and cut environmental impact by 2026
Chiltern Railways will introduce 13 modern trains using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel from 2026, improving passenger experience while supporting Arriva’s sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
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Jeremy Westlake to outline vision for network rail at RIA annual conference in London
Jeremy Westlake, incoming Network Rail CEO, will share his insights on rail reform and growth at the Railway Industry Association’s annual conference this November.
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Amtrak appoints Costin Corneanu as Chief Financial Officer to drive strategic financial leadership
Costin Corneanu becomes Amtrak’s new CFO, bringing extensive airline finance expertise to strengthen strategic planning, financial oversight, and support modern rail travel growth.
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Government launches platform4 to transform surplus railway land into 40,000 new homes nationwide
Platform4 will regenerate disused railway sites, delivering 40,000 homes, jobs and community spaces while boosting economic growth and supporting the government’s Plan for Change.
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Great British Railways risks repeating past failures without urgent reform, warns CPS report
A CPS report by Tony Lodge warns GBR could reduce accountability and hinder rail innovation without key reforms.
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Carterton to close two level crossings as Wairarapa Line prepares for faster train services
Victoria and Rhodes Streets will shut to traffic, with safety upgrades supporting future hybrid-electric train operations in 2029.
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CPK completes Retkinia launching chamber ahead of Poland’s longest high-speed rail tunnel construction
CPK has finalised the Retkinia chamber in Łódź, paving the way for high-speed tunnel excavation beginning in 2026.
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Jeremy Westlake appointed chief executive of Network Rail as Sir Andrew Haines prepares to retire
Jeremy Westlake will lead Network Rail from October, guiding its transition into Great British Railways and overseeing national rail transformation.
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Copper cable theft on Eurostar line sparks renewed call for dedicated railway security presence
Land Sheriffs urge stronger, visible railway security after Eurostar cable theft caused major disruption and safety concerns.
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C2C rail services to enter public ownership as part of Great British Railways rollout
From 20 July, C2C train services will become publicly owned, supporting plans to unify and improve Britain’s rail network.
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EU shows faith in key Rail Fund by doubling it – European Rail Supply Industry Reacts to Draft EU Budget
UNIFE praises increased funding in EU draft budget, highlighting support for rail infrastructure, military mobility, and sustainable transport goals across Europe.
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UNCITRAL backs new convention to support negotiable cargo documents across all transport modes
The UN has approved a draft convention enabling negotiable cargo documents for rail, road, air, and sea transport.
