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US’ first hydrogen passenger train ZEMU to debut this weekend
San Bernardino’s ZEMU hybrid hydrogen-battery passenger train launches Saturday, offering zero-emission, zero-fare rides along the Arrow Corridor.
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Global Railway Review Autumn/ Winter Issue 2025
Welcome to 2025’s Autumn/ Winter issue of Global Railway Review! The dynamism of our sector has never been more apparent, driven by technological leaps, evolving societal demands, and an urgent global imperative for sustainable solutions.
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From training to employment more West Midlanders secure jobs on HS2 railway project
Over 12,500 people in the West Midlands are now employed on HS2, with apprenticeships and training programmes helping local residents launch new careers.
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Platforms for thriving communities: unlocking the value of stations
Andy Parker, Intercity Director at Egis in the UK discusses the potential for railway stations to be reimagined as long-term assets capable of delivering both economic and social value.
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Network Rail develop framework to protect railways from climate change flooding and erosion risks
Network Rail and WSP are collaborating on a framework to standardise flood and erosion response, boosting railway resilience to worsening climate change impacts.
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Alstom-led consortium bids for Dublin MetroLink
The consortium will design, build, finance and operate Dublin’s fully automated MetroLink, improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting sustainable transport across the Greater Dublin Area.
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The effects of extreme weather on UK rail to be researched
A new partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail will speed up weather research, helping prevent delays, enhance safety, and maintain reliable services for passengers and freight.
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Alstom to supply driverless trains and CBTC signalling for Mumbai Metro Line 4 project
Alstom will build 39 driverless Metropolis trainsets in India and deliver CBTC signalling with maintenance services for Mumbai Metro Line 4.
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ScotRail to remove peak fares permanently from September
From 1 September 2025, ScotRail will scrap peak fares, offering all-day travel savings, simpler tickets, and supporting sustainable rail travel across Scotland.
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WH Davis to expand workforce by 25% with UK Government backing
WH Davis, the UK’s only independent railway wagon manufacturer, will create 20 new jobs as part of a €44 million export contract to Ireland.
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New battery trains to replace diesel fleet and transform regional mobility across North Rhine-Westphalia
Regiobahn will introduce Siemens Mobility Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains on the RE 47 line by 2026, delivering cleaner, more efficient, and comfortable regional travel.
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Retired train driver to cycle 700 miles across Europe raising funds for heart charity
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Phil Read will cycle from Switzerland to Tamworth in memory of late colleagues, raising money for the British Heart Foundation over seven challenging days.
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Amtrak begins major rail yard modernisations in Boston, New York, and Washington to support new trains
Amtrak launches upgrades to key Northeast Corridor yards, enhancing maintenance, reliability, and efficiency for its upcoming Airo and NextGen Acela trains by 2030.
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Alstom opens first signalling competence centre in CIS to boost Kazakhstan’s railway safety and efficiency
The Astana centre will develop advanced signalling solutions, train local engineers, and support Kazakhstan’s rail modernisation while linking with Alstom’s global innovation network.
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VINCI construction and Colas win €100m contract for Alameda–Melipilla railway expansion in Chile
VINCI subsidiary ETF and Colas Rail will build a 21.5 km section of the Alameda–Melipilla line, improving connectivity and reducing journey times.
