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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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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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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.
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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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Rail Baltica explores dual‑use infrastructure to strengthen Europe’s defence and civilian transport capabilities
Rail Baltica joined a high-level EU round table to discuss how cross-border rail projects can enhance defence logistics, resilience, and connectivity across Europe.
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Nomad Digital secures five-year extension to Queensland Rail operations and maintenance agreement
The renewed agreement reinforces Nomad Digital’s long-term partnership with Queensland Rail, driving enhanced digital connectivity and passenger satisfaction across the network.
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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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All Intelligence-first rail is shaping the future of the industry
The rail industry is embracing cloud-first strategies, with cutting-edge technologies like AI planning and mission-critical wireless shaping a new operational landscape. Insights from Huawei Connect 2025 reveal how integrated cloud solutions are driving reliability, capacity, and transformative passenger experiences across global networks.
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Swiss rail network set for digital transformation with Siemens and SBB long-term agreement
Siemens and SBB have signed a long-term framework to digitalise Swiss interlockings, boosting network capacity, reliability, and sustainability for passenger and freight services.
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First framework agreements signed to supply multi-ducts and cable-ducts for Rail Baltica project
Rail Baltica has secured multi-duct and cable-duct suppliers, marking a major milestone in developing the cross-border high-speed railway and supporting regional industry.
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‘All Intelligence’ technologies take centre stage at Huawei Connect 2025
Huawei Connect 2025 highlighted the growing roles of 5G intelligence and cloud-based infrastructure in rail and logistics, with new global deployments offering insight into future operational models.
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EU commission unveils ambitious plan to halve travel times on high-speed rail across Europe
The European Commission has launched a strategy to speed up high-speed rail, cut journey times, improve cross-border travel, and support a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050.
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New York Penn Station reaches key milestone under ‘Trump Time’
USDOT and Amtrak have reached three major milestones in the New York Penn Station Transformation Project, aiming to modernise operations and enhance passenger experience.
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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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Doncaster unveils The Gresley Institute to train next generation of rail industry professionals
Network Rail has reopened Doncaster’s railway training centre as The Gresley Institute, providing state-of-the-art facilities and STEM-focused learning for future rail industry professionals.
