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The Human Factor in Emergency Evacuation
Safe-T-Punch: Human behaviour remains the critical variable in rail emergency evacuation, even as train technology becomes more automated.
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Passenger Services Resume on Midland Main Line Following Bedford Collision
Network Rail engineers have now completed all recovery operations following the recent collision between two EMR trains.
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DB CEO 'Appalled' by Stuttgart 21 Audit, Announces Revision of Commissioning Plan
An internal audit commissioned by DB CEO Evelyn Palla has found a range of significant shortcomings with regards to the Stuttgart 21 project…
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New Rules to Improve Passenger Rights Enforcement Across EU
The European Commission has welcomed political agreements to improve the enforcement of passenger rights across all modes of transport.
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National Audit Office Calls for HS2 to 'Get Reset Right to Avoid Previous Failures'
A new report from the NAO states that DfT and HS2 Ltd must ensure the programme is put on a stable footing to avoid previous failures.
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California High-Speed Rail Approves Procurement for Merced–Madera Extension
California High-Speed Rail has approved the next stage of procurement for a construction contract covering the Merced to Madera extension.
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Why Predictive Maintenance Only Matters When It Improves the Plan
Predictive maintenance only delivers value in rail when it connects condition data to real planning decisions across the network.
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Digital Transformation in Track Management: zentrak Makes Rail Infrastructure Smart
voestalpine Railway Systems' zentrak platform digitises rail infrastructure, enabling predictive maintenance and smarter track management.
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Second Rail Bridge Installed in Amsterdam Centraal Upgrade Programme
Mammoet has replaced a second railway bridge at Amsterdam Centraal Station as part of a multi-year infrastructure upgrade programme.
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SYSTRA to Support Delivery of Camp de Tarragona Tramway
SYSTRA Ardanuy has announced the receipt of a set of two contracts for the future Camp de Tarragona tramway in Catalonia.
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Alstom & Indian Railways to Provide Maintenance for WAG-12B Fleet
Alstom and Indian Railways have been awarded a new five-year maintenance service contract for a fleet of WAG-12B electric locomotives.
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Škoda Group Celebrates Orders of Up to €1.8 Billion in 2025
The Škoda Group has released its business report for 2025, celebrating one of the 'most significant years in its modern history'.
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HS2 Begins Beam Installation at Curzon Street Station
Construction of Birmingham's new HS2 station is officially progressing with the first of over 556 concrete beams lifted into position.
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Rowe Hankins to Exhibit at RSN 2026
Rowe Hankins and ZTR will exhibit at RSN 2026 on 2nd July at Derby Arena, showcasing condition monitoring and rail maintenance solutions.
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Michael Obrowski Appointed New Chief Financial Officer of Deutsche Bahn
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG has appointed Michael Obrowski as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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Canada's Alto High-Speed Rail Project Moves to Market Engagement Phase
Cadence has launched a market engagement process for companies interested in participating in Alto's first phase of delivery.
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RAIB Releases Initial Findings Following Fatal Bedford Train Collision
The RAIB has issued an investigation update into the collision between two East Midlands Railway passenger trains near Elstow.
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Safer Overhead Line Equipment Monitoring: Day 3 of Rail Safety Week 2026
One Big Circle: How onboard cameras and AI are transforming overhead line inspection, catching defects before they become failures.
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Maintaining Control Through Manual Intervention
ComatReleco launches the CMA coupling module family, combining manual override with automated system integration for building and industrial…
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Private Investment Consortium Joins California High-Speed Rail Expansion Plans
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Momentum Alliance Partners.
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Portable Monitoring Delivers Flexible Deployment for Rail Signalling Power Systems
Bender UK launches the Portable RS4 Tier 1, a PADS-approved flexible insulation monitoring solution for UK rail signalling power systems.
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Alstom Opens New Work & Wellbeing Suite in Derby
Alstom has announced the official opening of a brand-new Work & Wellbeing Suite at its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby.
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Thameslink Begins £3.6 Million Fleet Refresh
Thameslink has celebrated the commencement of a major makeover of its 115-strong fleet, which is expected to improve passenger experience.
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UK: Northern Receives 88% Customer Satisfaction Score
Northern has received an overall customer satisfaction score of 88% in Transport Focus's latest rail passenger scorecard.
