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California High-Speed Rail Identifies Private Consortium for Future Network Expansion
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has identified a consortium of private companies that could help finance and develop the network.
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UK: ORR to Lower Risk Fees for Third Parties & Investors
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced intentions to lower rail risk fees for third parties and investors.
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First New Elizabeth Line Train Leaves Alstom's Litchurch Lane Site
The first of ten brand-new Elizabeth line trains has officially left the production line at Alstom's Litchurch Lane site in Derby.
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How Silicone Heaters Are Keeping Battery-Powered Trains on Track
Silicone rubber heaters are helping battery-powered trains maintain performance in cold climates — here's how Ohmvo is leading the way.
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Consortium-Led Trial Evaluates Drone Use Around Key Rail Infrastructure
NATS, DroneCloud and Network Rail have completed a project that explores how drones could be used at scale around national infrastructure.
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International Railway Summit: Military Mobility – Is Europe's Railway Prepared?
At the 14th International Railway Summit, industry figureheads gathered to discuss some of the critical gaps in Europe's wartime preparation…
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UniAC[2]: Plug-and-Play Brings New Efficiency to Axle Counting
voestalpine Railway Systems launches UniAC[2], a plug-and-play axle counting system offering faster installation and hot-swap maintenance.
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Dual Inventive's May Blog
In this May Blog from Dual Inventive, they explore how infrastructure managers are asked to deliver safe railways with less resource.
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Rail Minister Opens UK's First Electrified Railway Testing Loop
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has opened the UK's first electrified railway testing loop at Porterbrook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
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Why Rail Asset Management Software Needs a Planning Layer, Not Just a Database
Rail asset management software needs more than a database — find out why a planning layer drives better intervention decisions.
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Jakarta Metro Expansion Awards Digital Ticketing Contract
Hitachi Rail and Sumitomo Corporation have been contracted to deliver the Automatic Fare Collection system for Jakarta's Metro expansion.
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Sound Transit Launches New Sounder Rail Cars in Seattle
Sound Transit has begun introducing a new fleet of passenger rail cars on its Sounder commuter rail network.
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International Railway Summit: Great British Railways, Privatisation & Integration
At the 14th International Rail Summit, industry leaders came together to discuss the impending formation of Great British Railways.
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Port Polska.KDP to Procure Rolling Stock for Poland's Future Rail Network
A rolling stock company, Port Polska.KDP, will oversee the procurement of trains for future high-speed and regional rail services in Poland.
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Alstom Invests in Future Rail Talent as US Operations Expand
Alstom has partnered with colleges and universities in the US to support workforce development for North America's rail industry.
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US DOT Invests $466 Million to Upgrade Washington Union Station
The US Department of Transportation has announced a 466 million USD investment in upgrading Washington Union Station.
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Eurostar Reports Passenger Growth as Investment Programme Advances
Eurostar has reported an increase in passenger numbers and revenue alongside ongoing investment in its fleet and infrastructure.
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Rail Vision and Railserve, a Marmon Rail Company, Sign MoU to Expand Collaboration
Rail Vision and Railserve sign an MoU to expand AI-based ShuntingYard collaboration across North American rail yard operations.
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Holland at InnoTrans 2026
Holland is gearing up for InnoTrans 2026 with its most comprehensive display yet, showcasing innovations in rail welding and track measureme…
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Renfe Renews Partnership with Expretio, Strengthening Rail Revenue Management Innovation
Renfe renews its partnership with Expretio, extending a collaboration since 2011 to advance rail revenue management innovation.
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Great British Railways Urged to Draw Lessons from British Rail
In a new report, senior figures with experience of British Rail shared lessons that could help shape the future of Great British Railways.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Awards Track and Systems Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has contracted an American-led consortium to deliver track and systems installation.
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Vancouver: Broadway Subway Project Starts Testing Ahead of 2027 Opening
Vancouver's Broadway Subway Project has commenced dynamic testing on completed sections of SkyTrain track.
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AUS: Alstom to Supply First Mainline ETCS System for The Wave Project
Alstom will design, supply, test and commission its ONVIA Control ETCS Level 2 trackside signalling system for Queensland's Wave project.
