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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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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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Amtrak adds new track and platform to boost service at Washington Union Station
Amtrak unveils a new accessible platform at Union Station, improving capacity, reliability, and the overall passenger experience for regional and long-distance travellers.
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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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ST Engineering secures contracts to enhance rail electronics for Thomson-East coast line extension
ST Engineering will upgrade communications, security, and platform screen doors on Singapore’s Thomson-East Coast Line Extension, improving safety and connectivity between Changi Airport and the city centre.
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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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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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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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Global Safety Evidence Centre launched to tackle rail industry safety challenges
We spoke to Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence and Insight at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, about the latest investment into safety in critical infrastructure sectors, including the rail industry, and what it could mean for the future.
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Portrait unveiled at Euston station honours Network Rail safety hero Manny Kang’s community work
Network Rail celebrates Manny Kang’s dedication with a portrait unveiled at London Euston, inspiring future railway careers through the Railway 200 exhibition.
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Innovators invited to solve real-world rail challenges in latest Station Innovation Zone programme
SMEs can now apply to develop and trial tech tackling wet floors and interchange stress at Bristol Temple Meads.
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Train operators commit to ending violence against women and girls
TransPennine Express have become the latest publicly owned train operator to achieve White Ribbon accreditation by developing a three-year action plan to tackle abuse, harassment and VAWG.
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Flash flooding vs freight rail
The recent flash floods that swept through Texas have delivered a stark and immediate lesson on the escalating vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events.
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RSSB launches free e-learning course to promote consistent safe decision-making in the rail industry
The new course helps rail leaders make sound safety decisions by providing practical guidance and promoting a consistent approach across the industry.
