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NewsRail Baltica and RTU host BIM for Rail Bootcamp in Riga
More than 100 rail and digitalisation specialists have gathered in Riga for BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2026.
InterviewDigital rail’s barriers are designed in, and GBRX plans to design them out
Britain’s railway does not lack innovation, it lacks adoption. GBRX’s Toufic Machnouk on what has to change.
NewsRSSB launches rolling stock digital systems training course
RSSB has launched a new course designed to help rail professionals better understand modern rolling stock digital technologies.
NewsInnoTrans 2026 convention to feature global rail and mobility leaders
InnoTrans 2026 will bring together global rail and transport leaders for high-level discussions on digitalisation, cybersecurity and future mobility.
ArticleMilitary mobility is reshaping Lithuania’s railways
How Lithuania is rebuilding its railways for both civilian trade and NATO military mobility on the EU’s eastern flank.
NewsRail Baltica begins turnout production with voestalpine in Lithuania
Rail Baltica has marked the start of turnout production in Lithuania for the future European-gauge railway network.
NewsLTG Infra terminates Rail Baltica bridge contract in Lithuania
LTG Infra has terminated the Neris bridge construction contract after identifying significant contractual and financial concerns.
NewsHS2 tunnel safety door production begins at new Bolton facility
The first HS2 tunnel cross-passage door has been completed at Booth Industries’ dedicated manufacturing facility in Bolton.
NewsHitachi Rail completes Hamburg–Berlin signalling modernisation project
Hitachi Rail has completed major signalling upgrades on the Hamburg–Berlin route as part of Germany’s corridor modernisation programme.
NewsAlstom consortium secures €690 million Egyptian rail modernisation contracts
Alstom and its consortium partners have secured four contracts to modernise strategic rail corridors across Egypt.
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Digital rail’s barriers are designed in, and GBRX plans to design them out
Britain’s railway does not lack innovation, it lacks adoption. GBRX’s Toufic Machnouk on what has to change.
NewsAlstom secures Queensland ETCS signalling contract for The Wave project
Alstom will deliver ETCS Level 2 signalling technology for Queensland’s Sunshine Coast rail upgrade under The Wave infrastructure programme.
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Military mobility is reshaping Lithuania’s railways
How Lithuania is rebuilding its railways for both civilian trade and NATO military mobility on the EU’s eastern flank.
NewsHitachi Rail and PESA form strategic partnership for high-speed rail growth
Hitachi Rail and PESA have signed a strategic agreement covering high-speed trains, technology transfer and future rolling stock development.
NewsEMR unveils first refurbished Class 360 train for EMR Connect
East Midlands Railway has unveiled the first refurbished Class 360 train as part of a major fleet modernisation programme.
NewsAvanti West Coast Evero fleet reaches five million mile milestone
Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 Evero fleet has surpassed five million miles since entering passenger service in 2024.
NewsThameslink launches £3.6 million fleet refresh programme
Thameslink has launched a £3.6 million programme to improve train cleanliness and passenger comfort across its fleet.
NewsGreat Britain records highest rail passenger numbers in more than a century
Passenger journeys on Great Britain’s rail network reached their highest level in more than 100 years.
NewsAmtrak launches North America’s first rail preclearance facility in Vancouver
Amtrak has introduced North America’s first rail preclearance facility, allowing passengers to clear U.S. customs before departure.
NewsMid Cornwall Metro services deliver major passenger growth in first operational week
Passenger journeys on Cornwall’s Mid Cornwall Metro services increased sharply during the first week of expanded operations.
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Military mobility is reshaping Lithuania’s railways
How Lithuania is rebuilding its railways for both civilian trade and NATO military mobility on the EU’s eastern flank.
NewsOBB Rail Cargo Group opens expanded Prerov intermodal terminal
OBB Rail Cargo Group has completed the modernisation of its Prerov-Horní Mostenice intermodal terminal in the Czech Republic.
OpinionDecarbonising rail freight: why electrification beats the Class 99
Phil Smart, Regional Policy Manager at the Rail Freight Group, argues that decarbonising heavy rail freight depends on extending overhead electrification – and explains why the new Class 99, hydrogen and battery power are no substitute for the wires.
NewsEuropean rail sector urges EU to retain Combined Transport Directive proposal
European rail organisations have proposed a pragmatic plan to preserve the Combined Transport Directive and strengthen rail freight growth.
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Decarbonising rail freight: why electrification beats the Class 99
Phil Smart, Regional Policy Manager at the Rail Freight Group, argues that decarbonising heavy rail freight depends on extending overhead electrification – and explains why the new Class 99, hydrogen and battery power are no substitute for the wires.
OpinionRail traction energy: coupling sustainability with technology trade-offs and strategic choices
Simon Fletcher, founder of Fletch Rail Advisory, examines the strategic choices behind rail traction energy, weighing electrification, battery and hydrogen solutions and the challenges of scaling them across networks.
News1stinrail expands hydrogen engine cleaning programme after emissions trial success
The rail engineering specialist reported average fuel and CO2 savings of 15 per cent during a four month vehicle trial.
NewsLNER and Treeva trial trackside turbines powered by passing trains
A new rail energy trial is using train-generated airflow to produce renewable electricity beside the East Coast Main Line.
NewsEU adopts new railway capacity rules to improve cross-border services
New European railway capacity rules aim to improve cross-border coordination and make better use of existing rail infrastructure.
NewsRail sector urges EU budget support for regional connectivity and growth
European rail leaders are urging policymakers to place connectivity and regional development at the centre of future EU funding.
NewsAlstom and EDC renew partnership to support global rail growth
Alstom and Export Development Canada have extended their partnership to support rail exports and sustainable transport investment.
NewsAlstom expands US academic partnerships to support future rail workforce
Alstom is increasing collaboration with US universities and colleges to support future rail engineering and transport careers.