Europe News
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UK: New Stations Authorised at Willenhall and Darlaston
The Office of Rail and Road has authorised a set of two new stations at Willenhall and Darlaston in the West Midlands.
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What’s Next for the Office of Rail & Road?
The Office of Rail & Road is set to have its regulatory powers reduced as a result of the birth of Great British Railways.
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Joint Procurement Announced for Rail Baltica Trains
Elron, Vivi and LTG Link have announced a joint procurement for a set of up to 20 Rail Baltica regional trains.
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Trenitalia France to Construct New High-Speed Maintenance Hub in Paris
Trenitalia France has signed a 35-year lease agreement with SNCF Réseau to construct a new maintenance hub for high-speed trains.
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Glasgow Central Station Partially Reopened to the Public
Network Rail has announced a partial reopening of Glasgow Central station's high-level following the Union Street fire earlier this month.
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Stadler Reports 13% Sales Rise Across 2025
In its latest report; Stadler Rail has announced an increase in both profitability and sales across the 2025 financial year.
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HS2 Launches Final TBM Towards Euston Station
HS2 has officially commenced excavation work of the final tunnel bore on the 140-mile railway between central London and the West Midlands.
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UK: Government to Streamline Delay Repay Process
New Government plans aim to simplify the delay repay process, streamlining the overall claim system for delayed trains.
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Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchester
Network Rail has unveiled a brand-new, £10 million rail maintenance depot in Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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KeolisAmey to Operate and Maintain Dublin's Luas Light Rail System
Keolis and Amey have officially been awarded the contract to both operate and maintain Dublin's Luas light rail system.
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Sweden: Alstom to Provide Maintenance for Västtågen Fleet
Alstom is set to continue its partnership with Statens Järnvägar following the award of a new fleet operation contract from Västtrafik.
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Stadler to Supply Up to 20 FLIRT Trains in Greater Poland
Stadler will deliver up to 20 FLIRT electric multiple units in Greater Poland., with the trains expected to enter service from 2028.
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Alstom to Install Automatic Train Control System on Paris Metro Line 8
Alstom will supply an on-board automatic train control system for Line 8 of the Paris Metro as part of a wider modernisation programme.
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Booking Accomodation for InnoTrans 2026
With InnoTrans taking place from 22 to 25 September 2026, many accommodation options are already being booked up around the Messe Berlin.
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ÖBB Orders Seven Additional FLIRT Akku Trains from Stadler
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has invested in seven additional FLIRT Akku units from Stadler, with delivery scheduled for 2028.
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Final HS2 Viaduct Segment Manufactured at Warwickshire Production Site
The final deck segment for HS2's Delta junction has been manufactured at a factory located alongside the M42 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire.
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Poland: Alstom to Install Signalling Solutions in Łódź High-Speed Tunnel
Alstom has signed a new contract with PORR to install signalling solutions of in the newly-constructed long-distance tunnel in Łódź.
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Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years
Network Rail has released data that shows that 176 lifesaving interventions took place across the Anglia railway route in 2025.
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Reverse Engineering the UK Rail Sector’s Hard-to-Find Parts
Nufox Rubber’s specialist reverse engineering expertise is helping keep Britain’s rail fleet running by recreating obsolete components.
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Metro Gearboxes for Hamburg: ZF Supplies Technology for Germany’s Largest Subway Project
ZF to supply technology for Germany’s largest metro project in Hamburger Hochbahn’s order of 374 Alstom rail vehicles.
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Siemens Mobility Conducts Nordic Region's First Automated Train Operation
Siemens Mobility has conducted the Nordic's first-ever automated train operation on an ETCS-equipped mainline.
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Alstom to Supply 153 Adessia Stream Trains to Comboios de Portugal
Alstom has secured a new, €1.03 billion contract to supply 153 Adessia Stream trains to Comboios de Portugal (CP).
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National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail 'Aligns with Growth Plans'
A new report from the NAO has stated that government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail must closely align with existing growth plans.
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How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response
Drones are becoming an important tool, helping railway engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents and keep trains running safely…
