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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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RIA and Network Rail unite to deliver a greener, more sustainable future for UK rail
RIA joins forces with Network Rail and Supply Chain School to drive consistent sustainability practices across the UK rail industry.
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Government confirms nationalisation of Greater Anglia, despite its strong performance and contribution to the Treasury
The UK Government plans to nationalise Greater Anglia, recognising its success as the country's most punctual train operator and its positive contribution to rail services.
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Comsa secures safety certificate to operate rail freight services across the Iberian Peninsula
9 May 2025 | By
COMSA gains approval to run freight trains, boosting efficiency with modern machinery and streamlined logistics throughout Spain.
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Donald Trump says US won’t fund California high-speed rail amid soaring costs and project delays
Donald Trump refuses further federal funding for California’s overbudget bullet train, criticising cost overruns and predicting political fallout for Newsom.
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Women in Rail launches strategic business plan 2025-2027 to drive gender equity in UK rail
Women in Rail’s new plan outlines key actions to attract, engage, support, and promote women in the UK rail industry.
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DFTO celebrates multiple nominations at Women in Rail Awards for championing diversity and inclusion
DFTO train operators and staff earn top award nominations for their contributions to gender equality and industry inclusion.
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Railway Interior Innovation Summit USA 2025 to take place in Orlando, hosted by Brightline and Siemens Mobility
The Railway Interior Innovation Summit USA 2025 will explore train interior trends, sustainability, and the passenger experience, featuring top industry leaders and an exclusive Brightline facility tour.
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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.
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How EU-RAIL prepares for DAC: specification, design, testing and pioneering
25 April 2025 | By
Today, rail freight largely operates the same way as in the early days, it heavily relies on manual interventions at each step, including (un-)coupling, and does not allow only very limited data connectivity. Karel van Gils from EU-RAIL explains further…
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UNESCO World Engineering Day
Pandrol is proud to share that UNESCO has selected them as a partner for the World Engineering Day campaign - a recognition of how their business and values align with UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals.
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Loop and RSSB launch dashboard to track social value against Sustainable Rail Blueprint goals
The new dashboard helps rail operators measure and align social impact with RSSB’s Sustainable Rail Blueprint framework.
