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Trump Administration Reassigns Penn Station Overhaul to Amtrak
The US DOT has announced that Amtrak will assume leadership of the Penn Station reconstruction project in New York City, replacing the MTA.
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UK: First Refurbished Unit Enters Operation on Southeastern Metro
Southeastern Railway has introduced its first refreshed Class 376 Electrostar unit into operation across its Metro routes.
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Alstom Highlights Its Role in Strengthening Rail Climate Resilience
Alstom aims to address the risks of cliamte change by developing solutions across train design, infrastructure, signalling, and maintenance.
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Railway Interchange 2025, Indianapolis
Geofabrics will attend Railway Interchange 2025 in Indianapolis from 20th to 22nd May to connect with global rail professionals.
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New Report Finds Amtrak Could Better Manage Train Collision Risks
Amtrak has been advised to improve how it manages the risk of collisions in a new report from its Office of Inspector General (OIG).
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Germany: Stadler to Deliver 19 FLIRT Akku Battery Trains in Central Thuringia
DB Regio has ordered 19 new battery-powered FLIRT Akku trains from Stadler for use in Central Thuringia, Germany.
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2 Tonne Tesla Vs 2000 Tonne Train - Who Wins?
Sensonic illustrates how Distributed Acoustic Sensing could give rail controllers vital time to intervene and prevent potential accidents.
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Steam Locomotive Operates with Digital Signalling in Industry First
A steam locomotive has successfully run using Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling technology.
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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.
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Join Us at Train & Rail in Stockholm
Althen Sensors & Controls will showcase railway measurement solutions at Train & Rail in Stockholm from 6 to 8 May 2025 (booth A01:19).
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Power Upgrades Underway to Support New Piccadilly Line Trains
UK Power Networks Services is delivering High Voltage power network upgrades to support new rolling stock on London's Piccadilly line.
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East Midlands Railway Rolls Out Refurbished Class 170 Train
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled its first fully refurbished Class 170 train as part of a 23 million GBP programme.
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FirstGroup Calls for Passenger Protections in UK Rail Reform Plans
FirstGroup has emphasised the importance of safeguarding passenger interests as the sector transitions to Great British Railways (GBR).
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Stadler to Deliver Hybrid Trains in Southern France
Stadler has signed a contract with Région Sud to supply eight customised hybrid multiple units for Chemins de fer de Provence (CP).
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Taiwan: Alstom to Deliver Driverless Signalling System for Taichung Blue Line
Alstom has secured a 159 million USD contract to deliver a driverless CBTC signalling system for the Taichung Metro’s Blue Line.
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US DOT Terminates $63.9M Texas High-Speed Rail Grant
The US DOT has withdrawn a 63.9 million USD federal grant originally allocated to Amtrak for the Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor project.
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Ireland: Preferred Route Announced for Luas Cork Light Rail Line
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has published the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the proposed Luas Cork light rail system.
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CRRC Produces China’s First Six-Car Urban Rail Express Train
CRRC has officially completed the first six-car urban rail express train for the Chongqing Metro Line 15.
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IN PICTURES: Sydney Metro Confirms Designs for Six New Stations
Sydney Metro has confirmed the final designs for six new stations along the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line.
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Ontario: Track Upgrades Complete at West Harbour GO Rail Station
The Government of Ontario has completed construction upgrades at West Harbour GO Station in Hamilton on the Lakeshore West corridor.
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HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms
HS2 contractors have constructed portal extensions on the Chiltern Tunnel to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains.
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RailSoft – Safety and Full Control Over Railway Employees' Documents
The RailSoft system from Petrosoft.pl helps rail employees maintain full compliance by managing documents and authorisations.
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Choose a Specialist. Choose cn-mobility.
cn-mobility works with existing fleets to help operators modernise their passenger information systems and improve passenger experience.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration
RailAdventure UK has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration.
