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UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR
The UK & Scottish Governments have published a new agreement setting out plans for rail functions following the establishment of GBR.
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Japan: Hitachi to Manufacture New Restaurant Train for Seibu Railway
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a manufacturing contract for Seibu Railway's brand-new Japanese restaurant train.
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Assessment Guide for Alternative Propulsion Systems in Rail Vehicles Offers Practical Guidance
TÜV SÜD´s “Assessment Guide for alternative propulsion systems in rail vehicles” provides practical guidance for a comprehensive assessment.
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Sweden: Alstom Signs 12-Year Service Agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik
Alstom has signed a new, long-term technical support and spares supply agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik, which will cover a 12-year period.
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MoU Aims to Deliver Improvements Across Welsh Rail Network Under GBR
The UK government has published an agreement with Welsh ministers that aims to set out new ways of working under Great British Railways.
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Seeing The Future Rail Network
Rail BI explains how visualisation software improves rail planning by mapping interventions, /and enabling better data-driven decisions.
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High-tech Switches as the Key to Project Success
voestalpine Railway Systems enhances rail efficiency with pre-assembled turnouts and just-in-time logistics, reducing installation risks.
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Union Pacific Unveils New Locomotives for America's 250th Anniversary
Union Pacific Railroad has launched new rolling stock to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
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imc Test & Measurement Announces FAMOS Live Workshop March 25, 2026
imc Test & Measurement UK is hosting a hands-on FAMOS Live Workshop on March 25, 2026, at the British Motor Museum in Warwick.
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Canada: Why is Alto High-Speed Rail Not High-Frequency Rail?
Alto has addressed why the government opted for high-speed rail rather than high-frequency rail along the Québec City–Toronto corridor.
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US: Alstom to Replace Skyway APM at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Alstom has been awarded a contract to replace the Skyway automated people mover system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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Scaling Rail Monitoring Without Maintenance Mountains
Sensonic Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) transforms fiber optic cables into continuous rail monitoring systems.
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Planning ETCS Rollouts Alongside Everyday Renewal Work
Rail BI explores how integrating ETCS deployment with asset data and business intelligence tools improves rail planning.
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Duos Edge AI and Seimitsu Partner to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure Across Georgia
Duos Edge AI partners with Seimitsu to deploy fiber-integrated edge computing infrastructure, delivering high-bandwidth connectivity.
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Siemens & Akiem to Launch New Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery Locomotives
Siemens Mobility has signed a new framework agreement with Akiem for the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives.
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Italy: Škoda Unveils First ForCity Classic 49T Tram in Bergamo
The Škoda Group has unveiled the first ForCity Classic 49T tram in Bergamo, which will soon enter operation on the new T2 line.
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Nokia Completes First 1900 MHz 5G Live Call on Deutsche Bahn Test Track Supporting FRMCS Radio
Nokia has successfully performed the world’s first 5G call over 1900 MHz (n101) 5G radio network deployment on a live outdoor test track.
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New Quantum Navigation Technology Trialled on British Rail Network
New systems are being designed to measure train position with extreme precision via the use of quantum navigation technologies.
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An Update on Plans to Redevelop New York Penn Station
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak have shared an update on progress in the redevelopment of New York Penn Station.
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Alstom Signs Five-Year Contract with Metrolinx for O&M Services
Alstom has signed a five-year contract renewal with Metrolinx which will see the company provide O&M services to two of its divisions.
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Hitachi to Supply Nine Additional Frecciarossa Trains to FS Italiane
The FS Group has announced the signing of a new contract with Hitachi Rail for the manufacture and supply of nine Frecciarossa trains.
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Lumo Reveals First Look at Newly-Refurbished Class 222 Trains
Lumo has revealed a first look at the livery of the newly-refurbished Class 222 trains set to serve customers along its West Coast service.
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HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost
The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project.
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CTA Files Lawsuit Against USDOT & FTA Over Paused RLE & RPM Funding
The CTA has officially filed a lawsuit against the USDOT and FTA over a pause in funding obligated to CTA for both the RLE and RPM projects.
