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Siemens and Railpool to open advanced locomotive maintenance hub in Verona
Siemens Mobility and Railpool will build a €20 million open-access maintenance hub in Verona to support growing cross-Alpine freight demand.
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Signalling, Control & Communications
Advances to rail signalling and train control systems are set to make international rail transport more competitive and attractive. But implementing strategies and understanding the benefits of new digital solutions must be addressed before improvements can be realised.
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Hitachi Rail and Google Cloud accelerate digital transformation for autonomous rail
Hitachi Rail will deploy Google Cloud’s cybersecurity and AI technologies to boost operational efficiency, sustainability and progress toward a fully autonomous rail network.
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Alstom deploys Australia’s first brownfield CBTC signalling system as Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens
Alstom’s Urbalis Flo CBTC signalling system is now live in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, boosting capacity and modernising Australia’s busiest urban rail network.
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Engineering Intelligence: Building Trust in AI for Rail Infrastructure
As the UK rail network faces ageing assets, rising demand, and a shortage of engineering talent, AI is emerging as the industry’s most powerful ally. Andrew Smith of Bentley Systems explores how trusted, context-rich intelligence can unlock safer, more resilient, and future-ready rail infrastructure.
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Hitachi Rail showcases digital signalling and high‑speed rail innovations at AusRAIL PLUS 2025 in Australia
At AusRAIL PLUS 2025, Hitachi Rail highlighted its leadership in sustainable, digital rail solutions, ETCS deployment, high‑speed trains, and predictive maintenance technologies across Australia.
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UK-first mainline rail trial uses real-time technology to enhance safety at rural level crossings
Network Rail and Universal Signalling trial U-Cross on the Heart of Wales line, improving train location monitoring and safety at rural user-worked crossings.
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University of Southampton wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for pioneering rail research improving UK network resilience
Southampton engineers’ research has improved railway resilience, saved billions, and developed innovative solutions for electrification, embankments, and climate-proof infrastructure, winning a prestigious national education award.
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Alstom launches innovative signalling technology to modernise Spain’s low-density secondary railway lines
Alstom is testing a new ERTMS system on the León–Bilbao metre-gauge line, combining satellite sensors and digital networks to enhance safety and efficiency.
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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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Adelaide implements IVU.rail to optimise rail and tram operations with integrated digital system
Adelaide’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport has fully digitalised rail and tram operations using IVU.rail, improving scheduling, efficiency and real-time fleet management across the network.
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Knorr-Bremse and VTG sign new agreement to fast-track rail freight digitalisation
Knorr-Bremse will deliver 2,000 digital wagon systems to VTG Rail UK by 2029, advancing safer, more efficient rail freight operations.
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Nomad Digital awarded contract to upgrade Italo fleet with 5G internet on-board solution
Nomad Digital has delivered a major 5G internet upgrade for Italo’s high-speed train fleet, boosting WiFi performance with faster speeds, greater reliability, and an enhanced passenger experience.
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Contactless rail travel extended to all London airports with Stansted and Southend upgrade
From 14 December, passengers can tap in and out at all London airports as government-backed upgrades extend contactless rail ticketing.
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South Western Railway launches Hotshot train with thermal imaging to prevent delays across southern routes
South Western Railway and Network Rail trial the Hotshot Class 450 train, using thermal imaging cameras to detect faults and reduce delays across southern England.
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Modernising Rail: The Digital Advantage in ERTMS Projects
As Europe advances rail modernisation, ERTMS projects remain challenging to deliver across diverse legacy systems and national requirements. The challenge now is achieving implementation that is both consistent and efficient, a goal that is becoming more attainable through emerging digital delivery methods.
