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Inclusivity driving the designs of East West Rail’s stations
EWR is gaining feedback from people with lived experience of disabilities to inform station designs, aiming to help build a modern, accessible railway that works for everyone.
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California’s high desert corridor project set to transform regional rail connectivity with HDR’s expert engineering services
The High Desert Corridor will link Palmdale and Victorville, improving access and economic growth with high-speed rail reaching up to 180 miles per hour.
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Industry leaders back UK infrastructure strategy but call for long-term delivery and joined-up planning
The government’s new infrastructure plan receives industry praise, but experts urge coordination, continuity, and clear delivery to realise its potential.
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President of AtkinsRéalis UK & Ireland welcomes Spending Review
Here’s a comment from AtkinsRéalis regional President welcoming today’s CSR funding announcements as creating the building blocks to crowd in finance, shift to delivery faster, and kickstart growth… along with a statement on affordable housing from their EDAROTH housing developer subsidiary. Chris Ball, President, AtkinsRéalis UK & Ireland, said “There…
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New Eurostar fleet offers direct services to Frankfurt and Geneva
Eurostar has announced positive year-end results and growth for the third year running, alongside brand-new destinations the business intends to serve with its new trains.
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Alstom to modernise Lumo trains for new Stirling to London route under £50m agreement
Alstom will upgrade and maintain five Class 222 trains, supporting Lumo’s new Stirling–London service and enhancing passenger comfort and connectivity.
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New platform at Bradford Forster Square boosts train services and connectivity to London by 250%
Bradford’s new platform increases daily trains to London, providing 1.9 million extra seats and supporting economic growth during City of Culture celebrations.
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Uber and Gemini Trains team up!
Uber has announced plans to bring its brand to cross-channel rail services through a new co-branding partnership with Gemini Trains.
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Travel the Baltic on the pink soup train celebrating Lithuania’s iconic summer dish
The Pink Soup Train offers a vibrant journey between Riga and Vilnius, celebrating Lithuania’s traditional cold beetroot soup and summer festival.
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CPK and Korea National Railway to share expertise on Poland’s high-speed rail development
CPK and Korea National Railway have signed an agreement to jointly advance high-speed rail infrastructure and operational expertise in Poland.
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Rail Baltica in Estonia signs historic €726 million construction contracts for mainline
Rail Baltica has signed two major construction deals, securing the full Estonian mainline route with international engineering consortia.
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LTG Infra advances Rail Baltica extension with new tender for Berčiūnai-Joniškėlis section in Lithuania
LTG Infra announces tender for a new Rail Baltica section, boosting Lithuania’s high-speed rail network and regional connectivity by 2025.
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LTG Cargo to launch Kaunas–Lodz and Lodz–Duisburg intermodal rail routes this summer
LTG Cargo expands intermodal network with new Lodz connections, boosting greener freight links between Lithuania, Poland, and Germany.
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Amtrak to launch Mardi Gras rail service connecting New Orleans and Mobile via coastal Mississippi
New Amtrak Mardi Gras Service begins this summer, offering twice-daily connections and celebrating Gulf Coast culture and communities.
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Arriva proposes new direct rail service from Newcastle to Brighton via Gatwick Airport
Arriva has applied to launch a direct Newcastle-Brighton rail service via Gatwick, boosting regional links and utilising spare network capacity from 2026.
