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UK: Midland Main Line Electrification Project Paused Again
Leaders in the East Midlands have expressed concern following the UK Government’s decision to pause electrification on the Midland Main Line…
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DB Prepares ICE 3neo for Expanded Cross-Border Rail Services
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced plans to adapt up to 32 ICE 3neo trains for future international operations in France and Poland.
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Alstom Confirms Order to Supply 316 Railcars in New York
Alstom will supply 316 new M-9A commuter railcars to operate on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad in New York.
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California Transport Secretary Expresses Full Confidence in High-Speed Rail Project
At the 2025 APTA Rail Conference, Toks Omishakin, Secretary of CalSTA, offered a compelling vision for the future of high-speed rail.
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UK Government Confirms Funding for Key Rail Projects
The UK government has confirmed a series of major rail infrastructure investments as part of its 92.8 billion GBP Plan for Change.
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Construction Begins on Second Phase of Singapore’s Cross Island Line
Construction is underway on Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL), which will further expand Singapore’s rail network.
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Governor Newsom Signs Reforms Accelerating Rail Development in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a legislative package that redefines California’s approach to housing and rail infrastructure.
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Cork and Rubber Composites in Railway Applications
Amorim’s cork-rubber composites, such as rail pads and baseplate pads, have been installed across the industry to control vibrations.
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London St. Pancras Highspeed & Eurostar Propose Capacity Expansion
London St. Pancras Highspeed has signed a letter of intent with Eurostar to begin steps to expand capacity at St. Pancras International.
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Siemens Opens Expanded Train Factory in Munich-Allach
Siemens has celebrated the opening of its newly expanded train factory in Munich-Allach, establishing it as one of the most modern in Europe…
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2025 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report
AON's 2025 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report examines the key trends and challenges in the construction industry.
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Taiwan: Hitachi to Deliver New Train Control System for Xidong-Keelung MRT
Hitachi Rail has been chosen to deliver its SelTrac CBTC and SCADA solutions for Gamuda, the main contractor for the NTCG DORTS.
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Mattei Group and Bemo Rail: New Business Prospects and 10 Years of Cooperation
Mattei Group and Bemo Rail have collaborated for 10 years and have expanded their partnership towards new industrial rail opportunities.
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APTA Rail Conference Underscores Push for Funding and Modernisation
The APTA Rail Conference was opened by Paul Skoutelas, who provided an overview of the industry's progress, challenges, and opportunities.
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New Cross-Border Rail Link to Connect Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen
A new direct train service connecting Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen is set to launch on 1 May 2026 using ČD’s ComfortJet trains.
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Network Rail Test Tracks – A Reimagined Future at RSN 2025
Network Rail’s RIDC sites play a key role in the development of new rail systems across the UK – and they're about to get a makeover.
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Alstom Spain Publishes Results for 2024/2025 Financial Year
Alstom Spain has announced its results for the 2024/2025 financial year, with the company posting sales worth €809 million.
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Amtrak Releases Updated Map of Major Infrastructure Projects
Amtrak is progressing a wide-ranging programme of infrastructure improvements as part of its aim to become a modern passenger rail operator.
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East Coast Digital Project - Northern City Line
Rail BI recently powered the cost estimations and scenario analysis for an ETCS signalling upgrade to the Northern City Line.
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Modernizing Rail Yards: Key Upgrades for Efficiency and Growth
COMET examines how rail yards can be modernised and reimagined for optimised operations, safety, and innovation.
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How Holmberg Quickly Turns a Concept Into a Series Product
At a recent conference in Denmark, Holmberg discussed its production of high-performance acoustic solutions such as transducers.
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Network Rail Issues Birmingham Travel Advice Ahead of Black Sabbath Farewell Show
Network Rail has issued travel advice ahead of a busy weekend in Birmingham as Black Sabbath plan to take their final bow at Villa Park.
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France: Alstom's Omneo Trains Debut on ZOU! Line
Alstom's new Omneo trains have begun commercial service on the ZOU! line between Marseille, Toulon and Nice in the South of France.
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The Decarbonisation of Rail Freight at RSN 2025
At RSN 2025, Paul Long, Freightliner, discussed some of the difficulties the company is experiencing in the race to true decarbonisation.
