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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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Rolling Stock Orders/Developments
The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track. Global Railway Review’s coverage of rolling stock includes developments and orders placed in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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East West Rail plans faster, higher-frequency services across Oxford–Cambridge corridor
East West Rail reveals new plans to boost train frequencies, add new stations and support major economic growth across the Oxford–Cambridge innovation corridor.
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New DLR trains withdrawn over faulty brakes after just six weeks in service on London light railway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.
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NEXRAIL orders Stadler EURO9000 hybrid locomotives to drive zero-emission rail freight across Europe
NEXRAIL will deploy up to 200 Stadler EURO9000 panto-battery locomotives, combining electric and battery power to deliver sustainable, zero-emission freight transport across European corridors.
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Alstom to deliver 42 Coradia Max trains for PKP Intercity with 30 years maintenance
12 November 2025 | By
Alstom signs €1.6 billion deal to supply 42 Coradia Max double-deck trains to PKP Intercity, offering modern, sustainable, and accessible travel across Poland.
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Hitachi Rail to modernise Alexandria Raml Tram doubling capacity and enhancing passenger experience
Hitachi Rail will upgrade Egypt’s historic Alexandria Raml Tram, improving speed, capacity, safety, and digital passenger systems while supporting sustainable urban transport goals.
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Alstom and Avanti West Coast create moving poppy tribute across UK rail network for Remembrance Day
Alstom, Avanti West Coast, the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland collaborated on a travelling poppy wreath to honour veterans and raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.
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ScotRail launches procurement for new suburban train fleet to improve reliability and passenger experience
ScotRail invites suppliers to tender for a new suburban train fleet, offering improved comfort, accessibility, reliability, and supporting greener travel across Scotland’s busiest routes.
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Landmark railways bill to create Great British Railways and improve passenger services nationwide
The UK government introduces the Railways Bill, establishing Great British Railways to simplify ticketing, improve reliability, strengthen passenger rights and modernise rail services across Britain.
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Alstom urges global leaders to make rail central to decarbonised transport at COP30 in Brazil
At COP30 in Brazil, Alstom highlights rail as the most efficient, sustainable, and inclusive mode of transport, sponsoring the first-ever Transport Pavilion.
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Turkey begins building national high-speed train factory to boost domestic rail production and reduce imports
Turkey has started constructing its first national high-speed train factory in Sakarya, aiming to strengthen domestic rail production, create jobs, and reduce foreign dependency.
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Rail cyber-security in a time of technological and regulatory transformation
31 October 2025 | By Nokia & Siemens Mobility
Join our expert panel webinar exploring cyber-security in railway networks. Railway security represents a multi-dimensional challenge that demands seamless integration of Telco tailored tools, AI, robust cyber-security frameworks and standardised communication protocols. Discover how cyber-security, communication standards and regulation converge and enforce the protection of modern rail infrastructure so ensuring…
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Hitachi Rail becomes first transport company globally to use NVIDIA IGX Thor for real-time AI
Hitachi Rail integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor into its HMAX platform, bringing real-time AI processing to trains and infrastructure, improving efficiency, reliability, and predictive maintenance.
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Alstom begins building ten new Elizabeth line trains in Derby to boost capacity and jobs
Construction has started on ten new Class 345 trains at Alstom Derby to meet growing passenger demand, support UK jobs, and expand the Elizabeth line.
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Alstom and FGC unveil first train for new express rail link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Alstom and FGC have revealed the first train for the new Barcelona-El Prat Airport express link, set to launch between 2026 and 2027.
