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ArticleCyber-security as the foundation of rail operational resilience
Modern rail networks are digital, networked and vulnerable. Ensuring safety is no longer about patching alone but understanding system behaviour and anomalies in real time. Miki Shifman, CTO and Co-Founder of Cylus, explores how cyber-security underpins operational resilience for the world’s railways.
ArticleGlobal Railway Review Issue 2 (2026): The Digital Track In-Depth Focus
The railway is learning to see, analyse and act on its own condition. The Digital Track In-Depth focus examines how.
ArticleGlobal Railway Review Issue 2 2026 – a look ahead at InnoTrans
GRR Issue 2 previews InnoTrans 2026, where the show marks 30 years and gives AI a hall of its own. Inside: escaping rail’s AI pilot graveyard, why Eurostar wins on experience not speed, and where green traction actually pays.
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.
NewsRail Baltica completes continuous welded rail on Lithuanian double-track section ahead of turnout works
Rail Baltica has completed continuous welded rail on a nearly 9km section of double-track railway in Lithuania, with turnout system installation to follow.
NewsDB InfraGO reveals diversion plan for Hannover to Berlin route amid electrification delay
DB InfraGO has outlined a revised diversion plan for the Hannover to Berlin corridor after delays to Lehrter Stammbahn electrification pushed completion to December 2027.
ArticleBringing complex turnkey rail projects to life
Siemens Mobility explains how integrated delivery, digital twins and AI are helping manage increasingly complex rail projects worldwide.
NewsHS2 installs first Saltley Viaduct section as Birmingham rail infrastructure work progresses
The steel span was moved into position over the Birmingham to Derby railway during a temporary closure, with further spans planned through 2026.
NewsKnorr-Bremse to showcase digital interlocking and wayside signalling solutions at InnoTrans 2026
Knorr-Bremse will showcase digital wayside and signalling technologies, including its ElectroLogIXS platform, for interlocking, signals and infrastructure data analytics at InnoTrans 2026.
NewsSiemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn prove fully automated GoA4 train operation in trials
Siemens Mobility, Deutsche Bahn, and project partners have demonstrated fully automated GoA4 train operation on a Mireo train in open rail conditions.
ArticleThe Kontron Transportation White Space – the smart migration enabler
Kontron Transportation explains how White Space enables GSM-R and FRMCS to coexist, supporting a gradual migration towards future 5G railway communications.
ArticleETCS compatibility disputes have no binding referee
ETCS compatibility checks can delay a rollout for months, and nobody has the final say when parties disagree.
NewsAlstom to build 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail in landmark Canadian fleet renewal
Alstom will build 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail Canada, supporting passenger connectivity, accessibility and domestic manufacturing across the country.
NewsRollon expands telescopic rail range with new technology for demanding railway applications
Rollon has expanded its telescopic rail portfolio with new magnetic versions designed to improve load handling, motion control and durability.
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.
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.
NewsDeutsche Bahn reopens modernised Mannheim Travel Centre with improved passenger service and accessibility
Deutsche Bahn has reopened Mannheim Central Station’s modernised Travel Centre, introducing improved service, digital wayfinding and accessibility features.
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Global Railway Review Issue 2 2026 – a look ahead at InnoTrans
GRR Issue 2 previews InnoTrans 2026, where the show marks 30 years and gives AI a hall of its own. Inside: escaping rail’s AI pilot graveyard, why Eurostar wins on experience not speed, and where green traction actually pays.
NewsHitachi Rail to modernise Jakarta MRT fare collection system across 13 stations
Hitachi Rail and PT Softorb Technology Indonesia have been awarded a contract to modernise automatic fare collection across all 13 stations of MRT Jakarta’s Phase 1 line.
NewsGovernment sets 40% rail freight growth target as Great British Railways takes shape
The Government has set a 40% rail freight growth target by 2040, aiming to strengthen supply chains and support economic growth.
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.
NewsAlstom launches France’s first battery-powered regional trains on non-electrified lines
The first two battery-powered TER trains are now operating in Occitanie and the Sud Region, forming part of a €41 million national programme.
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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.
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Global Railway Review Issue 2 2026 – a look ahead at InnoTrans
GRR Issue 2 previews InnoTrans 2026, where the show marks 30 years and gives AI a hall of its own. Inside: escaping rail’s AI pilot graveyard, why Eurostar wins on experience not speed, and where green traction actually pays.
ArticleRailways have begun to shape diplomacy, not follow it
Railways have stopped simply connecting nations. Increasingly, they are helping decide how nations relate to one another.
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.