Alstom Spain wins Brunel Award for FGC train modernisation project enhancing passenger comfort
Alstom’s refurbishment of 22 FGC trains has won a Brunel Award, improving accessibility, comfort, security, and extending service life by up to 15 years.
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Alstom’s refurbishment of 22 FGC trains has won a Brunel Award, improving accessibility, comfort, security, and extending service life by up to 15 years.
Alstom’s Widnes Transport Technology Centre hosted its first-ever passenger service with UK Railtours, showcasing train modernisation projects, heritage carriages and industry innovation.
Doncaster Pride 2025 is just a few days away and for the very first time, Doncaster-based rail freight operator DB Cargo UK has sponsored the event. The sponsorship is part of a range of activities coordinated by the company’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Council, which was established in 2024.
Alstom will deliver 26 automated MPL25 metro trains and modernise Lyon’s line D with Urbalis signalling, improving passenger experience, energy efficiency, and network reliability.
Goldschmidt Sweden invests in new facilities and modernisation to improve efficiency, enhance employee conditions, and meet growing customer demands while reducing environmental impact.
The Rail Forum (RF) and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) have written a joint letter to Rail Minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, responding to the Government’s decision announced last week to ‘pause’ the Midland Main Line electrification upgrade.
In a major development for both the Victorian and national rail supply chains, Australia’s largest rail freight company and the state’s newest and largest intermodal terminal have signed an agreement for the utilisation of the facility for the handling of containerised freight for up to nine years.
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the global rail industry, one area has rapidly ascended to critical importance over the past 15 years: the meticulous inspection of railway tracks.
EMR becomes a Rail Forum Patron, boosting efforts to recycle trains, cut emissions and promote circularity across UK rail.
A major contract with TfL will see Gibson’s Engineering overhaul wagons and create 40 skilled jobs in Springburn.
Alstom will upgrade and maintain five Class 222 trains, supporting Lumo’s new Stirling–London service and enhancing passenger comfort and connectivity.
Over 300 Unite members at ScotRail have backed a two-year pay deal including wage increases and better maternity, paternity, and apprentice pay.
Global Railway Review speaks to Dr. Georg Friberg, CEO of Goldschmidt Group, a company that is known for having invented the Thermit® welding process for rails 130 years ago and that is the global market leader in this field of expertise.
As passenger expectations continue to evolve in today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, rail operators face increasing pressure to deliver seamless, personalised, and dependable journeys. But how can the industry adapt to keep up with these rising demands?
As passenger needs evolve, rail interior design is moving far beyond comfort and aesthetics. Operators today are reimagining interiors to deliver a travel experience that is inclusive, sustainable, and powered by innovation.