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ArticleRailmaster: shaping the future of rail maintenance
Ahead of InnoTrans 2026, Linsinger’s Walter Kastinger on how the Railmaster mills rail and swaps tools without stopping the machine.
NewsSMRT advances rail reliability in Singapore with AI maintenance and record network performance
SMRT has reported record rail reliability, lower emissions and continued investment in AI and digital technologies across Singapore’s MRT network.
NewsDB Cargo expands predictive maintenance with SherLok locomotive monitoring
DB Cargo is using predictive maintenance and real-time data analytics to improve locomotive availability and reduce maintenance costs.
NewsTFG Transfracht launches E-Services+ to simplify digital freight transport management
TFG Transfracht has launched E-Services+, a new digital platform designed to improve transport booking, tracking and planning for combined freight services.
NewsPKP signs contract for historic Pasłęk railway station reconstruction
Polish State Railways has signed a contract for the reconstruction of the historic Pasłęk railway station, with work due to begin this summer and completion expected in 2028.
ArticleBuilding a railway from the desert up: why the UAE’s national network matters
Etihad Rail’s freight-first strategy is creating a national railway designed to strengthen logistics, passenger mobility and long-term economic growth.
NewsLucchini RS enters Indian rail market through strategic partnership with Jupiter Wagons
Lucchini RS has signed a strategic agreement with Jupiter Wagons to develop an integrated railway wheelset manufacturing platform in India.
NewsInnoTrans 2026 highlights rail electrification and digital technologies
InnoTrans 2026 will spotlight the latest rail electrification, digitalisation and battery technologies as the Railway Technology segment continues to expand.
NewsHitachi Rail completes signalling upgrades at Ciulnița and Fetești stations in Romania
Hitachi Rail has commissioned new electronic interlocking systems at Ciulnița and Fetești stations in Romania, marking a significant step in the country’s rail signalling modernisation programme.
NewsHitachi Rail completes digital upgrade on Nuremberg-Regensburg railway corridor
Hitachi Rail has completed key signalling upgrades on the modernised Nuremberg-Regensburg railway, supporting improved reliability and future ETCS deployment.
NewsAlstom to modernise Romanian rail corridor with digital signalling and electrification
Alstom will deliver digital signalling and electrification upgrades on a key Romanian rail corridor to improve speed, capacity and interoperability.
NewsLNER completes first live ETCS Level 2 Azuma digital signalling trial
LNER has successfully completed the first live operation of an Azuma train under ETCS Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line.
NewsAlstom launches first next generation G Class tram into passenger service in Melbourne
Alstom has introduced the first G Class tram into passenger service in Melbourne under its €700 million fleet programme.
NewsAlstom study reveals how Madhepura locomotive project reshaped Bihar’s economy and India’s freight ambitions
Alstom’s latest impact assessment highlights how its Madhepura joint venture has boosted manufacturing, employment and freight decarbonisation across India.
NewsInnoTrans 2026 to showcase nearly 300 exhibitors in vehicle interior innovations
Nearly 300 exhibitors will present new concepts for rail vehicle interiors at InnoTrans 2026, covering seating, maintenance, catering and safety across 15,000 square metres in Berlin.
NewsEuropean Loc Pool orders 20 more EuroDual locomotives to expand fleet to 144
European Loc Pool has ordered 20 additional EuroDual locomotives from Stadler Valencia, expanding its fleet to 144 units and reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
ReportCustomer-centric rail: closing the passenger journey gap
Passengers judge the whole journey, not the train. A report on the experience that now decides whether they choose rail.
NewsPayPal and Deutsche Bahn launch cashback offer for German rail passengers
PayPal and Deutsche Bahn have launched a cashback campaign offering German customers rewards on train ticket purchases made through bahn.de.
NewsSoutheastern to install over 200 new ticket machines in £9 million investment
Southeastern is introducing more than 200 new Ticket Vending Machines across its network, replacing equipment that is in some cases over 20 years old, as part of a £9 million investment in stations and services.
NewsTransport for Wales to roll out new station technology at seven stations this summer
Transport for Wales is introducing modernised gatelines, colleague tablet devices and new interactive help points at seven stations this summer, aiming to improve accessibility and station operations.
NewsDB Cargo UK begins search for new owner as parent company reshapes European business
DB Cargo UK has begun searching for a new owner after CEO Andrea Rossi informed 2,155 employees of the decision.
NewsDB Cargo opens Kyiv office to strengthen Ukraine-Europe supply chains
DB Cargo Full Load Solutions has opened a representative office in Kyiv, aiming to strengthen cross-border supply chains and improve Ukraine’s connection to the European Economic Area.
NewsÖBB Rail Cargo Group orders 500 new wagons for scrap metal transport
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is leasing 500 new Eanos-y freight wagons from MFD Rail, boosting loading capacity and efficiency for scrap metal and recycling transport across Europe.
NewsIntermodal growth strengthens Poland’s position as a leading European logistics hub
Record intermodal rail freight volumes are strengthening Poland’s role as a European logistics hub, with infrastructure investment remaining essential for future growth.
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Railmaster: shaping the future of rail maintenance
Ahead of InnoTrans 2026, Linsinger’s Walter Kastinger on how the Railmaster mills rail and swaps tools without stopping the machine.
NewsLNER cuts carbon emissions while carrying record passenger numbers
LNER has reduced carbon emissions by nine per cent while carrying more than 25 million passengers across its network.
NewsCER urges greater rail investment through revised EU emissions trading system
CER has welcomed proposed changes to the EU Emissions Trading System while urging greater investment in rail and recognition of carbon avoidance.
NewsEuropean rail sector calls for ETS reform to accelerate rail decarbonisation investment
Europe’s rail sector has called on the European Commission to prioritise rail investment as part of reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System.
NewsAmtrak proposes new corporate structure to support growth over next 50 years
Amtrak’s board is inviting public feedback on a preliminary framework designed to reshape the company’s corporate structure and support long-term growth.
NewsAndy Burnham launches technical education reforms during Alstom visit to Derby factory
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Alstom’s Derby factory to launch new technical education routes and meet apprentices shaping the future of UK rail.
NewsInnoTrans 2026 expands global reach with record international participation
InnoTrans 2026 will welcome record international participation, with exhibitors, delegations and organisations from across the world.
NewsEurostar warns growth depends on bold UK capacity decisions
A new report, Fast track to growth, says Eurostar’s UK growth ambitions hinge on infrastructure decisions still to be made, not just the demand that is already there.