Europe News
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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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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.
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ESP Group Awarded TfL Concessionary Support Contract
The ESP Group has been awarded a major new multi-million-pound contract with Transport for London (TfL) that will create up to 40 new jobs.
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RAIB Publishes 2025 Annual Report
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published the 2025 edition of its annual report, covering between 1 January to 31 December…
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New Overnight Services to Aid Early Departures at Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport has announced the introduction of new overnight train services and expanded bus connections.
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Siemens Mobility to Supply 61 BEMUs to Westphalia
Siemens Mobility will supply the Westfalen-Lippe Local Transport Authority with a set of 61 battery-electric Mireo Plus B trains.
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Crown Point Depot: Behind the Scenes of Greater Anglia's Fleet Maintenance
On 6 June, Greater Anglia opened the gates of its Crown Point Depot, showcasing how a modern railway maintenance facility operates.
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€1.1 Billion Pledged for TEN-T Infrastructure Projects
The European Commission has launched the last call for proposals to build and modernise transport infrastructure on the EU's TEN-T network.
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Egis to Support Future TfL Projects
Egis in the UK & Ireland has been awarded a place on Transport for London's (TfL) Professional Services Framework.
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Bedford Train Collision: EMR Warns of Prolonged Disruption
Passengers on the Midland Main Line will face significant disruption next week following a fatal train collision near Bedford.
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Škoda Presents Prague ForCity Plus 52T Tram in Wroclaw
Škoda has presented the new Prague ForCity Plus 52T tram alongside its brand-new anti-collision system technology in Wroclaw.
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Stadler and ARST Unveil World's First Narrow-Gauge Hydrogen Train
Stadler and Italian transport operator ARST have unveiled the world's first hydrogen-powered train designed for narrow-gauge railways.
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ORR Gives Go-Ahead for Opening of Cambridge South Station
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has officially given final approval for the opening of Cambridge South station.
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Škoda Receives Red Dot Award for ForCity Plus 52T Tram
The Škoda Group has celebrated its receipt of the international Red Dot Award for production of its new Škoda ForCity Plus 52T tram.
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Northern Introduces Unified Ticket for Trains, Buses & Boats in Cumbria
Northern has announced the sale of a brand-new ticket that allows passengers to switch between trains, buses and boats in Cumbria.
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Great Britain's Railways See Highest Journey Count Since 1920
New data from the ORR has revealed that Great Britain's rail network recorded 1.83 billion journeys between April 2025 and March 2026.
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Stadler to Deliver 25 EURO6000 Locomotives to Alpha Trains
Stadler and Alpha Trains have announced the signing of a brand-new agreement for 25 additional EURO6000 multi-system electric locomotives.
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PESA and Hitachi Rail Partner on Polish High-Speed Rail Bid
Hitachi Rail and PESA Bydgoszcz have announced plans for high-speed train production and technology transfer in Poland.
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DB Accelerates Station Repairs with Mobile Technician Teams
DB has announced the nationwide deployment of mobile teams of technicians tasked with repairing damage at train stations directly on site.
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Alstom Reaffirms Commitment to UK Supply Chain
Alstom has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong supply chain during its Supplier Day and CSR Awards event in Derby.
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Andy Burnham Pledges to Reinstate Northern Leg of HS2
Andy Burnham has stated that he will reinstate HS2's long-cancelled Northern leg from Birmingham to Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister.
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Amey to Carry Out Assessments Across Eastern UK Rail Network
Amey has announced it has secured two framework contracts to carry out structural assessments across Network Rail's Eastern Region.
