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InnoTrans 2026 to Highlight Rail Electrification and Digital Technologies
Rail electrification, digitalisation and alternative propulsion technologies are set to feature heavily at InnoTrans 2026.
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Toronto Transit Commission Launches Camera Pilot to Monitor Illegal Passing of Streetcars
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has launched a pilot using onboard cameras to detect motorists who illegally pass streetcars.
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LNER Completes First ETCS Test on East Coast Main Line
LNER has completed the first live operation of an Azuma train under ETCS Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line.
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Hitachi Rail Donates Installation Equipment to London Colleges
Hitachi Rail has donated specialist installation equipment used to modernise signalling on London’s Underground to three local colleges.
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Siemens to Provide Signalling Technology for São Paulo's Line 4-Yellow Extension
Siemens Mobility has been chosen by Motiva to provide signalling technology for São Paulo's brand-new Line 4-Yellow extension.
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Hitachi Rail to Upgrade Toronto Subway Line 2 Signalling System
Hitachi Rail will modernise the signalling system on the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) Line 2 with CBTC technology.
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Hitachi Rail Expands ETCS Level 2 Deployment on South East Queensland Network
Hitachi Rail has expanded its deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 across South East Queensland (SEQ).
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The Hidden Challenges Behind North America’s CBTC Delivery
The 2026 APTA Rail Conference in Baltimore provided a deep dive into how agencies can transition to CBTC signalling technology.
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Siemens Announces Return of Transform to Manchester Central
Siemens has announced the return of its flagship Transform event, which will be held at Manchester Central station on 15-16 July.
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Lumo to Introduce Starlink Wi-Fi on East Coast Main Line Trains
Open access rail operator Lumo has announced that it will introduce Starlink Wi-Fi technology on its East Coast Main Line trains this Autumn…
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DNV to Provide Cybersecurity for Caribbean's First Monorail
DNV has been selected to provide cybersecurity services for the Santiago de los Caballeros monorail system in the Dominican Republic.
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Consortium-Led Trial Evaluates Drone Use Around Key Rail Infrastructure
NATS, DroneCloud and Network Rail have completed a project that explores how drones could be used at scale around national infrastructure.
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Jakarta Metro Expansion Awards Digital Ticketing Contract
Hitachi Rail and Sumitomo Corporation have been contracted to deliver the Automatic Fare Collection system for Jakarta's Metro expansion.
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AUS: Alstom to Supply First Mainline ETCS System for The Wave Project
Alstom will design, supply, test and commission its ONVIA Control ETCS Level 2 trackside signalling system for Queensland's Wave project.
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DB Regio Introduces Ticket Purchase Options via Google Maps
DB Regio has announced that customers will now be able to book tickets directly through the Google Maps app.
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Alstom & Flox Intelligence Trial AI-Powered Wildlife Detection & Deterrence Software
Alstom and Flox Intelligence will conduct a series of tests utilising AI technology that will identify and deter wildlife along the tracks.
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DfT Seeks Rail Safety & Reliability Solutions in Latest Round of FOAK Competition
The DfT has opened the ninth round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, seeking projects aimed at improving safety and reliability.
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Brightline Rail Services Integrated into Amadeus Travel Platform
Brightline Florida has been integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform, allowing tickets to be combined with airline reservations.
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Switzerland: Alstom to Modernise Lausanne's m2 Metro
Transports publics de la région lausannoise and Alstom have signed a brand-new contract for the modernisation of Lausanne's m2 metro line.
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UK: Wind Turbines to Harness Power of East Coast Main Line
LNER and Treeva have announced the installation of three wind turbines along the East Coast Main Line at Hitachi Rail’s Craigentinny depot.
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Southeastern Automates Timetable Change Updates in UK First
Southeastern has become the UK's first train operator to automate the communication of planned timetable changes.
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Siemens Mobility to Digitise New York City's Fulton-Liberty Lines with CBTC
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract to modernise New York City’s Fulton-Liberty Lines with advanced CBTC technology.
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France: Alstom Commissions First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System in Montbard
Alstom has successfully commissioned the new-generation ARGOS computerised interlocking system at a site in Montbard, near Dijon, France.
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Hitachi Rail to Upgrade EMU500 ATP System in Taiwan
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a new contract for the replacement of existing EMU500 ATP System Equipment for the Taiwan Railways Corporation…