UWC’s Russian-Made Flat Cars Approved for Operation on European Rail Networks

United Wagon Company has obtained vehicle type approval from the European Union Agency for Railways for two of its flat cars.

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Alstom to Provide and Maintain Shunting Locomotives for SWEG

Alstom and SWEG have signed a framework agreement that will see Alstom provide and maintain locomotives from its rental pool for eight years…

Siemens Partners with Academia to Research Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Technology

Siemens Mobility and HI ERN have signed an MoU to research use of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology in rail transport.

Virtek’s New Real-Time Tracking Software Revolutionizes Assembly Tasks on Moving Parts

Virtek's Iris™ ActiveTrack laser positioning software continuously projects stable, accurate laser lines onto moving parts.

Alstom Receives Order for 32 Coradia Continental Regional Trains from Hessische Landesbahn

Alstom has received an order from Hessische Landesbahn GmbH (HLB) to supply 32 Coradia Continental electric multiple units.

Regulator Says Network Rail Performance in NW&C Region Is Improving

A year on from its investigation into poor train performance in the NW&C region, the ORR has announced that progress has been made.

SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom Unveil TGV M Power Car

Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs have unveiled the first TGV M power car. Its carbon footprint is the lowest on the market. 

Talgo Gives Second Life to Intercity Trains with New Renfe Locomotive Contract

Talgo has secured a contract from Renfe to manufacture 26 new variable gauge and 330 km/h commercial speed powerheads (locomotives).

Track Laying for Jiangxi Section of the Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway Complete

Track laying in Jiangxi Province for the Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway in China is complete. This section measures 134.5km.

HS2 Reveals New Piling Technique

HS2 Ltd has revealed a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which could have massive benefits for the wider construction industry.

UK Government Announces Railway Funding for the North and Midlands

The UK government has announced a significant railway funding boost for the north and Midlands valued at 401m GBP.

East Midlands Railway Celebrates Iconic HST with Farewell Documentary

East Midlands Railway EMR and AV IT Media have produced a commemorative documentary on the High Speed Train (HST).

Network Rail’s Delivery Plans Broadly on Track Says ORR

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found Network Rail’s progress in delivering against its Control Period 6 (CP6) plans broadly on track.

Nomad Digital Expands into New Markets

Nomad Digital expands into new markets with its Road Connectivity product, bringing its expertise to buses, road freight and mining vehicles…

Transport for Wales' New Class 197 Trains Come Off the Production Line

Transformation of the Wales and Borders network has moved another step closer with the first Class 197 trains coming off the production line…

Melbourne Metro Tunnel TBMs Reach the End of the Line

Four tunnel boring machines have finished 20 months of digging under Melbourne to create two 9km rail tunnels for the Metro Tunnel Project.

Deutsche Bahn and Stadler Sign Agreement to Develop Digital Twin

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Stadler have signed an agreement to develop the first virtual image, or digital twin, of a complete train.

Brightline Hits Halfway Milestone on Miami to Orlando Extension Project

Brightline has passed the halfway mark on construction of its 170-mile track extension from Miami to Orlando.