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Alstom’s Mark V SkyTrain Trains Enter Service in Vancouver
Vancouver’s SkyTrain network has introduced the first of its new Mark V Alstom trains into commercial operation.
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KfW IPEX-Bank and NORD/LB Finance New Trams for Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr Gmbh
KfW IPEX-Bank and NORD/LB have financed new trams for rnv, helping to decarbonise the mobility sector in Germany.
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ÖBB Expands Railjet Fleet to Meet Increased Passenger Demand
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is ordering additional Railjet trainsets from Siemens Mobility to meet increased passenger demands.
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Steam Locomotive Selected as Hogwarts Express for New Harry Potter TV Series
A heritage steam locomotive from Buckinghamshire Railway Centre will appear as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter television series.
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Drainage Monitoring at Wimbledon, London
Senceive has helped Network Rail manage drainage risks in Wimbledon by delivering real-time alerts and visual monitoring data.
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Summer Rockfalls and Landslides Are on the Rise – How Monitoring Systems Can Keep Railways Safe
INGLAS looks at the recent rise in rockfall incidents and how its ImpactSentinel detection technology can improve safety in high-risk areas.
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Hydrogen Trains in the US: Planning and Safety in the Shift to Clean Rail
Last month, the APTA Rail Conference examined the progress in deploying hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trains in the US.
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UK: Midland Main Line Electrification Project Paused Again
Leaders in the East Midlands have expressed concern following the UK Government’s decision to pause electrification on the Midland Main Line…
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DB Prepares ICE 3neo for Expanded Cross-Border Rail Services
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced plans to adapt up to 32 ICE 3neo trains for future international operations in France and Poland.
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Alstom Confirms Order to Supply 316 Railcars in New York
Alstom will supply 316 new M-9A commuter railcars to operate on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad in New York.
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California Transport Secretary Expresses Full Confidence in High-Speed Rail Project
At the 2025 APTA Rail Conference, Toks Omishakin, Secretary of CalSTA, offered a compelling vision for the future of high-speed rail.
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UK Government Confirms Funding for Key Rail Projects
The UK government has confirmed a series of major rail infrastructure investments as part of its 92.8 billion GBP Plan for Change.
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Construction Begins on Second Phase of Singapore’s Cross Island Line
Construction is underway on Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL), which will further expand Singapore’s rail network.
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Governor Newsom Signs Reforms Accelerating Rail Development in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a legislative package that redefines California’s approach to housing and rail infrastructure.
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Cork and Rubber Composites in Railway Applications
Amorim’s cork-rubber composites, such as rail pads and baseplate pads, have been installed across the industry to control vibrations.
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London St. Pancras Highspeed & Eurostar Propose Capacity Expansion
London St. Pancras Highspeed has signed a letter of intent with Eurostar to begin steps to expand capacity at St. Pancras International.
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Siemens Opens Expanded Train Factory in Munich-Allach
Siemens has celebrated the opening of its newly expanded train factory in Munich-Allach, establishing it as one of the most modern in Europe…
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2025 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report
AON's 2025 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report examines the key trends and challenges in the construction industry.
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Taiwan: Hitachi to Deliver New Train Control System for Xidong-Keelung MRT
Hitachi Rail has been chosen to deliver its SelTrac CBTC and SCADA solutions for Gamuda, the main contractor for the NTCG DORTS.
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Mattei Group and Bemo Rail: New Business Prospects and 10 Years of Cooperation
Mattei Group and Bemo Rail have collaborated for 10 years and have expanded their partnership towards new industrial rail opportunities.
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APTA Rail Conference Underscores Push for Funding and Modernisation
The APTA Rail Conference was opened by Paul Skoutelas, who provided an overview of the industry's progress, challenges, and opportunities.
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New Cross-Border Rail Link to Connect Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen
A new direct train service connecting Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen is set to launch on 1 May 2026 using ČD’s ComfortJet trains.
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Network Rail Test Tracks – A Reimagined Future at RSN 2025
Network Rail’s RIDC sites play a key role in the development of new rail systems across the UK – and they're about to get a makeover.
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Alstom Spain Publishes Results for 2024/2025 Financial Year
Alstom Spain has announced its results for the 2024/2025 financial year, with the company posting sales worth €809 million.
