Latest Business News
All the latest business news in the rail sector.
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Welcome to Abu Dhabi
MAE Has announced its attendance at the annual Middle East Rail & Saudi Rail 2024 shows in Abu Dhabi.
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Amtrak Highlights Plan for High-Speed Rail in Texas
Amtrak has provided an update on its plans for high-speed rail in the US, including a corridor between Dallas and Houston.
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California High-Speed Rail Presents Its Sustainability Strategies
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has highlighted its progress in sustainability while delivering its electric high-speed rail line.
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Derby City Council Confirms Potential Train Order for Alstom
Derby City Council has confirmed plans from the UK government to order new Elizabeth Line trains from Alstom's UK rolling stock factory.
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Alstom to Sell North American Signalling Business to Knorr-Bremse
Knorr-Bremse AG is entering the Control, Command and Signaling (CCS) market by acquiring the Alstom Signaling North America business.
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UK Government Advances Development of Northern Powerhouse Rail
The UK government has presented the next phase of development for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project between Liverpool and Manchester.
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FirstGroup Responds to TfN's Call to End Avanti West Coast Contract
A FirstGroup spokesperson has responded to Transport for the North's motion calling for the termination of Avanti West Coast’s contract.
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Transport for the North Votes to Terminate Avanti West Coast Contract
Transport for the North has passed a motion to write to the Secretary of State calling for the termination of Avanti West Coast’s contract.
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US: Planning and Development Grants Support Intercity Passenger Rail Services
The US Department of Transportation has awarded 900,000 USD to three agencies to enhance intercity passenger rail services.
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Alstom Plans Open Access Rail Service in England and Wales
Alstom and SLC Rail have partnered to deliver a new open access rail service between North Wales, Shropshire, the Midlands and London.
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Open Access Services from London to Stirling Gain ORR Approval
ORR has provided approval for Grand Union Trains to launch an open access rail service between London and Stirling, Scotland from June 2025.
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UK to Net Zero Requires 30% Increase in Rail Travel, Trainline Reports
Trainline has published a new report declaring that a 30% increase in rail travel is required by 2035 for the UK to meet its net zero goals.
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UK Government Reallocates £4.7 Billion of HS2 Funding
Local authorities in the North and the Midlands will receive 4.7 billion GBP in reallocated HS2 funding to improve transport connections.
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London Overground Lines Assigned New Names and Colours
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that London’s Overground lines will be given new names and colours for the first time.
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UK: TfL Shortlists Bidders to Operate Elizabeth Line
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the selection of four shortlisted bidders looking to become the next operator of the Elizabeth line…
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Siemens Mobility Launches Smart Train Lease Subsidiary
Siemens Mobility has launched a subsidiary for leasing regional trains in Germany: Smart Train Lease GmbH.
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AECOM Partners with Key Clients to Deliver Major US Rail Projects
AECOM has secured funding for a slew of major rail projects across the US from the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Gr…
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US: Amtrak Plans to Double Ridership by 2040
Amtrak has announced plans to advance several key initiatives throughout 2024 as part of its goal to double annual ridership by 2040.
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Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Journey from Abu Dhabi to Al Dhannah
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger rail journey between Abu Dhabi City and Al Dhannah City alongside ADNOC leadership.
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Network Rail Consulting to Support California High-Speed Rail Construction
Network Rail Consulting has been awarded a contract to provide systems engineering services for California’s High-Speed Rail Program.
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Tri-Rail Services Extend to MiamiCentral from 13 January
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is extending Tri-Rail services to MiamiCentral Station from 13 January.
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£250 Million in Government Funding to Support TfL Upgrades
The UK government will supply 250 million GBP in funding to support Transport for London's (TfL) investment programme.
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Hitachi Rail Develops First Declaration to Track Social Impacts of Its Trains
Hitachi Rail has become the first rolling stock manufacturer that can track the social impacts of its products throughout their life cycle.
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GBRTT Partnership to Deliver Locally-Accountable West Midlands Rail Services
The West Midlands Rail Executive has partnered with the Great British Railways Transition Team to deliver a more locally accountable railway…