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Network Rail Approves Accessibility Improvements at Southend East Station
Network Rail has awarded a new contract to Octavius for the improvement of accessibility at Southend East station for c2c passengers.
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Main Structure Completed for High-Speed Rail Bridge in Southern China
The main structure of the longest span tied-arch bridge currently under construction on China’s high-speed rail network has been completed.
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High-Speed Rail Requires High-Precision Monitoring
ASC QBA accelerometers offer reliable structural monitoring from railways to aerospace, performing accurately across extreme temperatures.
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Smarter Rail Monitoring in Brazil
TransCore has helped enable real-time rail tracking in Brazil using solar-powered RFID for smarter, more sustainable freight monitoring.
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Arriva to Operate Electric Trains in Czechia Under €750 Million Contract
Arriva Group has been awarded a 750 million EUR contract in Czechia to operate new long-distance electric train services from December 2028.
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New Trial to Offer Safety and Security Across Nottingham Tram Services
PCC Gary Godden, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Express Transit (NET) are bringing a pilot safety scheme to NET services.
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Retrofitting Rail Vehicles With ZF Aftermarket Dampers: Lower Lifecycle Costs and Improved Supply Chain Resilience
ZF Group helps operators retrofit rail vehicles with quality dampers to cut costs and improve supply chain resilience.
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Network Rail, Freshwave & Neos Partner to Strengthen UK Signal Network
Network Rail, Freshwave and Neos Networks have formed a new partnership to eliminate signal blackspots along Britain's rail network.
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Austria: New Double-Deck Long-Distance Train Premieres in Vienna
Stadler and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have presented a new double-deck train designed for long-distance services from Vienna.
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Canada: Metrolinx Completes Bradford GO Station Upgrades
Metrolinx has completed upgrades at Bradford GO Station, serving passengers travelling between Simcoe County, York, Barrie, and Toronto.
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TUFF Handset Delivers Six-Figure Annual Savings for Rail Operators – Now TOSQA and RIS Approved for GSM-R Train Radio
DAC’s rugged TUFF handset has delivered major cost savings and is now approved for GSM-R use with TOSQA and RIS 0794 certification.
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Fiber and AI Deliver Infrastructure Insight
Sensonic has combined fibre optic sensing with AI to provide real-time insights that improve rail infrastructure monitoring and safety.
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Stadler Opens New Signalling Office in Atlanta
Stadler has opened a new signalling office in Atlanta, Georgia, the first step of a major international expansion of its signalling division…
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Network Rail Awards Contracts for 450,000 Tonnes of Rail
Network Rail has signed a new set of contracts for the provision of nearly 450,000 tonnes of rail until 2030.
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HDR Appointed to Lead Design of California’s High Desert Rail Corridor
HDR has been appointed by the High Desert Corridor JPA to deliver design services for a new intercity rail line in California.
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New York's MTA to Order Over 300 Alstom Commuter Railcars
New York's MTA is purchasing 316 new M-9A commuter railcars from Alstom to operate on the LIRR and Metro-North Railroad.
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Jewers Doors Receives Constructionline Platinum Membership
Jewers Doors has achieved Constructionline Platinum status, demonstrating its commitment to the highest industry standards.
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Zonegreen Showcasing Safety Systems at SIFER
Zonegreen will attend SIFER, France’s rail tech exhibition, from 24–26 June in Lille to showcase its safety solutions.
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Hitachi Rail to Oversee Signalling System Installation at Kapikule Station
Hitachi Rail is set to design, supply and supervise the installation of core signalling systems for Kapikule Station in Turkiye.
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Railway 200: Flying Scotsman to Appear at The Greatest Gathering
Alstom has announced Flying Scotsman as the latest addition to the line-up of rail vehicles at its upcoming event, The Greatest Gathering.
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The Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2025 Is Here!
We look ahead to the APTA Rail Conference and High-Speed Rail Seminar as well as at the key takeaways from Railway Interchange 2025.
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Alstom to Deliver 96 Additional RER NG Trains in Île-de-France
Alstom has confirmed an order for 96 additional RER New Generation (RER NG) trains for operation on the RER D line.
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Construction Underway at East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto
Major construction has commenced on the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto, which will connect GO Transit services with the Ontario Line.
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How Passengers Are Using On-Train Wi-Fi in 2025: Insights Revealed for World Wi-Fi Day
Icomera reveals how passengers have used on-train Wi-Fi in 2025, with search, streaming, and social media leading bandwidth consumption.
