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NewsEurope must invest in rail to avoid future energy shocks warns UNIFE
Europe remains exposed to energy shocks without accelerated rail electrification investment, UNIFE has warned.
NewsSiemens delivers first Nordic ATO over ETCS mainline trial in Finland
Siemens Mobility demonstrates automated train operation on ETCS mainline in Finland, marking a milestone in digital rail and improved capacity, safety and efficiency.
NewsHitachi Rail launches BV700 smart ticket validator to enhance passenger journeys
New validator expands Hitachi Rail’s digital ticketing portfolio, supporting contactless travel and multimodal transport networks while improving efficiency and sustainability.
NewsAlstom to supply 153 trains in Portugal’s largest rail fleet order
€1.03 billion contract will deliver new commuter and regional trains for Portugal while creating a new manufacturing facility and hundreds of jobs.
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NewsDB Cargo UK names Class 66 locomotive after Plasmor founder Antony Slater
DB Cargo UK honours Plasmor founder Antony Slater with locomotive naming as the companies mark a renewed five year rail freight partnership.
NewsAlstom supports Delhi metro Pink and Magenta line extensions
Alstom technologies power new sections of Delhi Metro Lines 7 and 8, strengthening driverless operations and expanding sustainable urban connectivity.
InterviewThe zero-emission yard: the physics of the hydrogen retrofit
Vanguard’s HydroShunter project shows how a hydrogen Class 08 retrofit could decarbonise freight yards. Chief Engineer Charles Calvert explains the series-hybrid architecture combining hydrogen power with 1950s traction motors.
NewsWest London Overground orbital rail project advances with £6.65m development funding
TfL and west London partners commit £6.65 million to progress design, consultation and modelling for the proposed West London Orbital Overground rail line.
NewsRail Baltica advances joint procurement of core track construction materials
Rail Baltica progresses framework agreements for rails, sleepers and turnout systems to strengthen supply chain stability and ensure consistent standards across the Baltic high speed corridor.
NewsAlstom secures Quito metro signalling maintenance contract
Alstom will deliver preventive and corrective signalling maintenance for Quito Metro Line 1 under a $27 million contract running for four years.
NewsHitachi Rail to deliver driverless trains and signalling for Turin metro line 2
€481.6 million contract covers rolling stock and CBTC signalling for Turin Metro Line 2, introducing fully automated GoA4 operations and advanced digital asset management.
NewsAlpha Trains and Lineas lease EURO9000 locomotives for Rhine Alpine corridor
New Stadler EURO9000 agreement strengthens Alpha Trains and Lineas partnership, supporting hybrid traction and lower emission freight operations across Europe’s key north south corridor.
News£2.3 million transformation completed at Chippenham station
Major forecourt and access upgrades at Chippenham station deliver new cycle hub, improved bus links and enhanced step free access for passengers and the local community.
NewsLeo express launches Warsaw services strengthening Renfe’s Polish expansion
Leo Express begins operating on the Warsaw to Krakow corridor, marking its first arrival in the Polish capital and reinforcing Renfe’s international growth strategy in central Europe.
NewsMaritime opens Northampton strategic rail freight interchange in £80m investment milestone
Maritime Transport unveils new rail connected logistics hub at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, boosting capacity, connectivity and low carbon freight across the UK supply chain.
NewsAmtrak confirms single level fleet strategy to replace ageing long distance trains
Amtrak will standardise its long distance fleet with new single level trains, aiming to reduce risk, widen supplier competition and accelerate replacement of ageing rolling stock.
NewsAvanti West Coast trials world first rail timetable tool to improve reliability
Avanti West Coast begins one year trial of pioneering rail timetable tool optimisation software designed to reduce delays and improve passenger information during unplanned disruption across key routes.
NewsEU transport chief meets rail leaders on sustainable tourism strategy
Rail sector urges high speed links, digital ticketing and decarbonisation measures in shaping the EU strategy for sustainable tourism.
NewsBritish businesses to regain direct rail freight links to Europe
British firms will gain direct cross Channel rail freight access under a government backed deal to revive Barking Eurohub, unlocking £15 million investment and jobs.
NewsHigh speed rail development between Newcastle and Sydney advances
The federal government has launched a $659.6 million development phase to progress high speed rail, aiming to cut journey times and unlock major economic growth.