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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.
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.
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Rolling stock & fleet
NewsAlstom invests $55 million in new Delaware Acela maintenance facility
Alstom has purchased a new Delaware site to support maintenance and servicing of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.
NewsFirst new Elizabeth line train leaves Derby production line
The first of ten new Elizabeth line trains has left Alstom’s Derby factory ahead of testing and future passenger service.
NewsEurostar passenger growth driven by strong UK to Netherlands demand
Eurostar carried 20 million passengers in 2025 as demand for international high-speed rail travel continued to grow.
NewsHirect completes loaded test run of new electric locomotive propulsion system
Hirect has completed the first loaded freight test of its newly developed 6,000 HP electric locomotive propulsion platform.
ArticleGoldschmidt Sweden – solutions for the railways of tomorrow
Bespoke road-rail vehicles from Goldschmidt are improving safety and efficiency on track, with its long-standing partnership with Overlines AB showing the impact of tailored engineering in rail maintenance and construction.
NewsTGV-M receives ERA approval ahead of passenger service launch
The TGV-M high-speed fleet has received European authorisation ahead of passenger services beginning in France during September 2026.
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.
NewsStadler and BLT reduce TINA tram noise emissions in Basel
The TINA tram fleet has undergone major upgrades designed to improve passenger comfort and reduce environmental impact.
NewsSiemens delivers first D9 freight locomotives to Indian Railways
Indian Railways has received the first Siemens built D9 locomotives designed to increase freight efficiency and support decarbonisation goals.
NewsAlstom built Cairo monorail enters passenger service in Egypt
The Cairo Monorail has begun carrying passengers using trains built at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works in the UK.
ArticleFast-tracking fleet expansion: the role of refurbishment in modern rail
Rail operators across Europe are under growing pressure to add capacity quickly, making refurbishment a vital route to getting rolling stock back into service faster. In this interview, 4RAIL Sales Director David Ovsjannikov explains how flexible, high-quality modernisation is helping extend fleet life while meeting tight operational deadlines.
ArticleGlobal Railway Review launches new website designed for rail industry professionals
Global Railway Review has launched an updated website to improve access to content across rail operations, infrastructure and technology, alongside a new membership model that provides full access to premium analysis, reports and expert commentary.
NewsGornergrat Bahn orders additional Stadler POLARIS trains for Alpine route modernisation
Gornergrat Bahn has ordered four Stadler POLARIS cogwheel trains to modernise its Zermatt–Gornergrat Alpine route, with delivery from 2028.
NewsStadler opens new Vienna workshop to support high speed train maintenance
New Stadler facility near Vienna expands maintenance capacity and supports growing demand for high-speed rail services across Austria.
NewsAlstom to overhaul Traxx locomotives for Mazovian railways fleet modernisation
Alstom will carry out a major overhaul of 11 Traxx locomotives for Mazovian Railways, supporting fleet modernisation.
NewsAlstom delivers first trains for Santo Domingo metro line 2 expansion
New Metropolis trains arrive to boost capacity, improve passenger experience and support urban mobility growth in the Dominican Republic’s capital.