Latest News
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Circadian Lighting in Rail: A Low-Cost Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight
i-Vision explore how circadian-aware lighting offers a practical, low-cost opportunity to improve passenger experience.
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Swedish Transport Administration Awards Eastern Link Rail Contracts
Trafikverket has awarded two construction contracts for the Eastern Link (Ostlänken) railway between Järna and Linköping in Sweden.
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Icomera Named Best Supplier by Alstom for the SJ250 High‑Speed Train Project
Icomera wins Alstom’s Best Supplier 2025 award for delivering 5G-ready onboard connectivity for Sweden’s SJ250 high-speed train fleet.
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Proving Performance – Holland Automated Manganese Repair (HAMR®)
Rail Track Materials: Recent data has shown Holland's HAMR-welded frogs lasting over 6 months with some over 50 MGT in-track.
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Alto Outlines Delivery Path for Québec City–Toronto High-Speed Rail Route
Alto has set out how the Québec City–Toronto high-speed rail project will move from a broad planning corridor to a defined route.
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Next Stop: Doncaster – A Successful First Rail Event
Ninehundred recently hosted rail businesses and suppliers at our new 11,435 sq ft facility for networking event Next Stop: Doncaster.
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Northumberland Park Station Receives ORR Authorisation
The Office of Rail and Road has officially authorised the opening of the new Northumberland Park Station in North Tyneside.
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Exhibitions 2026
SENSIT are planning to attend around 6 exhibitions and 15 conferences in 2026 including Innotrans in September.
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First "Short TINA" Tram Approved for Passenger Service in Halle
Stadler's "short TINA" tram has received formal commissioning approval to enter passenger service in Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Stadler Relies On An imc Data Acquisition Solution For Acoustic Measurements
Stadler Rail has used imc Test & Measurement technology and GRAS microphones to conduct acoustic testing on rail vehicles
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How voestalpine Railway Systems is Shaping the Digital Future of Railway Infrastructure
voestalpine Railway Systems has launched zentrak, an integrated digital ecosystem combining sensors, software and analytics
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Southco Introduces New Folding T-Handle Compression Latch
Southco's N5 Compression Latch is designed for ergonomic operation, even under harsh conditions with a folding, easy to grip T-Handle.
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Canada: Hitachi Rail Confirms $30 Million Investment in New Toronto HQ
Hitachi Rail is investing nearly 30 million CAD in a new Canadian headquarters in Toronto.
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Škoda to Supply 16 BEMU Trains for Operation in Latvia
The Škoda Group has won a new contract to supply up to 16 battery electric units (BEMU) for operation in Latvia.
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Austin Transit Partnership Selects Contractor for Light Rail Project
Austin Transit Partnership has selected Austin Rail Constructors as the construction contractor for the city’s first light rail system.
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Prime Minister Announces Long-Term Commitments for Welsh Rail
The Prime Minister has backed plans for the creation of seven new railway stations across Wales, amongst a slew of infrastructure upgrades.
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British Steel to Supply 36,000 Tonnes of Rail for Turkish High-Speed Rail Project
British Steel will supply 36,000 tonnes of rail to the ERG International group in Turkey as part of a new 8-figure agreement.
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High-Speed Rail Services Return on Madrid–Seville Line Following Adamuz Derailment
High-speed rail services between Madrid and southern Spain have recommenced following the completion of repairs and safety checks.
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Alstom Appoints New Managing Director for the Netherlands
Alstom has announced the official appointment of Kees van der Snel as the company's new Country Managing Director for the Netherlands.
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Egypt: Studies Advance to Extend Alexandria Metro Network
SYSTRA has secured a new contract to carry out studies for planned extensions to the future metro line in Alexandria, Egypt.
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Italy: Škoda Unveils New Low-Floor Tram Destined for Bergamo
The Škoda Group has unveiled a new, fully low-floor, five-section tram destined for operation in Bergamo, northern Italy.
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered: Episode 0 – Northern Powerhouse Rail
All Routes Considered – a new podcast brought to you by the a2b Global Media transport news network covering all things transport.
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Norway: Hitachi Rail and Bane NOR Commission Digital Interlocking on Dovre Line
Hitachi Rail and Bane NOR have commissioned a new L90-5 electronic interlocking system at the Hove stabling facility on the Dovre Line.
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Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway
Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February.
