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£342 Million Investment Announced for Electrification of Fife and Borders Railways
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has today announced an investment of £342 million for the electrification of the Fife & Borders railways.
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Building Stronger, Safer Railways With Smarter Welding Technology
Holland's rail welding solutions such as the Puller Lite and Intelliweld help networks manage thermal forces and maintain track safety.
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Rugged, All-Around Performance for Transportation: Meet the VTC 6232/nROK 6232
NEXCOM’s new VTC 6232 and nROK 6232 series are rugged Intel Atom-powered computers for rail and other vehicle transport.
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Alstom Receives Type Approval for ETCS Onboard System for Traxx Locomotives
The Traxx Universal locomotive, which has been equipped with Alstom's EbiCab 2000 ETCS solution, has received type approval for operation.
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Optimizing Rail Networks: Traffic Flow and Route Management
COMET Industries discovers how smart rail technology and real-time data can improve freight traffic flow and route optimisation.
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UK: ORR Approves Upgrades for Newquay Station
A slew of upgrades for Newquay station have been officially authorised by The Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
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UK: Infrastructure Underspend Raises Questions Over Rail Project Delivery
New figures from HM Treasury show a £3.2bn underspend on infrastructure during the 2024–25 financial year, with several rail schemes affecte…
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Designing Safety Solutions
ZÖLLNER develops safety solutions for the rail sector, such as Makrofon signal horns for delivering clear warning signals.
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VIA Rail Reports Strong Results from Canada Strong Programme
VIA Rail Canada has reported strong participation in the Canada Strong Pass programme, which ran between 20 June and 2 September 2025.
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Amtrak Announces Three-Day Flash Sale for Northeast Journeys
Amtrak has announced a three-day-only sale for regular coach fares along the Northeast United States between 8–30 September 2025.
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NJ TRANSIT to Take Over Operation of River LINE from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT is assuming direct responsibility for operating and maintaining the River LINE light rail system, taking over from Alstom.
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A Snapshot of India’s High-Speed Rail Journey
While conventional rail in India is among the busiest in the world, its ambition to introduce high-speed rail marks a major undertaking.
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UK: Accessibility Improvements at Grays Station with Two New Lifts
c2c has announced the installation of two new lifts at Grays station following an investment of 9 million GBP into the site in Essex.
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Spokane River Rail Bridge – Construction Monitoring
Senceive's wireless tilt sensors helped monitor displacement and tilt of the Spokane River Rail Bridge during nearby construction.
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West Highland Line to Close for Essential Repairs and Maintenance
The West Highland Line is set to close between 7-17 November as essential repairs and maintenance work takes place across the tracks.
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Light Rail Extension to Link Seattle to Federal Way from 6 December
Sound Transit's passenger services will begin on the Link 1 Line extension to Federal Way in South King County, Washington, on 6 December.
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Ten Types of Track Trespass
Sensonic examines 10 diverse types of railway trespassers, highlighting their motivations, the risks, and strategies to enhance rail safety.
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How Software Helps You Make Better Decisions
Rail BI looks at how business intelligence software can transform decision-making in rail projects, by leveraging data for smarter planning.
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DAL & Southco: Enhancing the Safety and Performance of Transport Lighting
Southco explores how it assisted Designed Architectural Lighting with light fixtures in several stations on the Crossrail Elizabeth Line.
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Eurostar Appoints New Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer
Eurostar has announced the appointment of Matthieu Quyollet as its new Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer.
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Renfe to Operate Madrid–Barcelona High-Speed Route Exclusively with AVE
From 8 September 2025, Renfe will operate all high-speed services between Madrid and Barcelona using its AVE model.
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Germany: Stadler's TINA Trams Begin Operation in Halle
Stadler's new TINA (Totally Integrated Low Floor) trams have begun operating a regular service on the Halle transport network (HAVAG).
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India's First High-Speed Trains to Be Equipped with Knorr-Bremse Systems
Knorr-Bremse has been contracted to provide key systems for India's first high-speed trains, built by BEML Ltd.
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Network Rail & WSP Partner for Framework to Improve Rail Flood Preparations
Network Rail and WSP have partnered for a framework that seeks to improve the UK's railways readiness for potential floods & coastal erosion…
