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Amey Awarded Position on Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework
Amey has been awarded a position on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework for a three-year period.
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Siemens and SBB to Digitalise Interlockings Across Switzerland
Siemens Mobility has signed a long-term strategic framework with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to digitalise interlockings across its network…
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DSB Launches Talgo 230 Trains on Copenhagen–Hamburg EuroCity Services
Denmark’s national rail operator, DSB, has launched new Talgo 230 trains on its EuroCity services between Copenhagen and Hamburg.
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China: CR450 Electric Train Sets New Speed Records
The CR450 EMU has set new speed records while undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed railway.
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New York's MTA Orders 378 New R268 Subway Cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is purchasing 378 new R268 subway cars as part of its fleet modernisation programme.
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Alstom Opens New Overhaul and Repair Facility at Crewe Works Site
Alstom has announced the official opening of its new train component overhaul and repair facility at its Crewe Works site.
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Greater Manchester to Introduce Simplified Fare Scheme
New rail fares are set to be introduced in Greater Manchester this December as part of the UK Government's fare transformation scheme.
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New Plans to Accelerate Development of High-Speed Rail Across the EU
The European Commission has unveiled a new plan that aims to accelerate the development of high-speed rail across the European Union (EU).
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DDOT to End DC Streetcar Service in 2026
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced that DC Streetcar services will end on 31 March 2026.
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Can Permitting Reform Unlock US High-Speed Rail?
Could permitting reform, federal authority, and enforceable deadlines finally speed up progress on US high-speed rail?
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Don’t Get Left Out in the COLD!
INPS Group’s Banana APU is an auxiliary power unit for locomotives that reduces emissions, costs, and ensures reliable cold-weather operatio…
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Lumo Announces Search for Team Members Ahead of Euston to Stirling Launch
Lumo has announced a slew of opportunities to join the company ahead of the launch of new daily services between London Euston and Stirling.
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Škoda & Microvast to Develop Battery Systems for BEMUs
Škoda Group has entered a strategic partnership with Microvast to develop next-generation battery systems for public transport vehicles.
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Great British Railways Advances with Landmark Railways Bill
The UK government is introducing legislation to create Great British Railways (GBR), a new publicly owned organisation.
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UK: Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with SWR
Alstom has signed a new four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with South Western Railway (SWR).
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Cyprus Railways Consortium Calls for Island-Wide Rail Plan
The Cyprus Railways Consortium (CRC) has urged the Cypriot government to adopt an island-wide approach to railway development.
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Revised Version of the Series 04 Switching Element
EAO Group launches a revised version of its Series 04 switching element, designed to meet the highest industry standards.
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California Passenger Rail Enters New Phase with Gold Runner Rebrand
The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) has rebranded the Amtrak San Joaquins service to Gold Runner, effective 3 November 2025.
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Metrolinx to Open Mount Dennis GO and UP Station This Month
Metrolinx has announced that the brand-new Mount Dennis GO and UP Station will open to the public on 16 November.
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Rowe Hankins Strengthens Commitment to Light Rail Innovation at the Focus on Light Rail Event 2025
Rowe Hankins strengthens its commitment to light rail innovation as sponsor and speaker at Focus on Light Rail 2025 in Leeds.
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Real-Time, Long-Distance Monitoring for Rockfall and Landslide Hazards
INGLAS’s Impact Sentinel ensures safe alpine railways with autonomous rockfall sensors and reliable long-distance data communication.
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US: Alstom to Hire 120 New Employees in Plattsburgh for Rail Car Production
Alstom has announced plans to recruit around 120 new employees for its rail car manufacturing facility in Plattsburgh, New York.
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UK: Passenger Journeys Increase by 7% in Q2 2025
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published new statistics regarding the use of Great Britain's network between April and June 2025 (Q2)…
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MoniRail and Wider RQINS Consortium Named Finalists in APM Project Management Awards
MoniRail’s RQINS project is a 2025 APM Awards finalist for its quantum sensing tech enabling precise GPS-free train positioning.
