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New DLR Trains Enter Service Across East and South London
The first of 54 new Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains have entered service as part of a fleet replacement programme in London.
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UK: Okehampton Interchange Begins to Take Shape
Okehampton Interchange railway station has reached a new milestone with the installation of a lift shaft, footbridge span and staircase.
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Stadler to Supply FLIRT XL Trains for New Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn Lines
Stadler is set to supply 36 modern FLIRT XL multiple units for operation along the new Rhine-Ruhr S5, S8 and RE 41 S-Bahn lines.
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Trial by Fiber - Developing Tech to Secure Rail
Sensonic is at the forefront of developing new DAS capabilities, designed to improve situational awareness and rail safety.
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Alstom & Trenitalia Unveil New Regional Train at EXPO Ferroviaria 2025
Alstom and Trenitalia (Gruppo FS Italiane) have unveiled their new regional train during the opening of EXPO Ferroviaria 2025.
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FS Group Unveils New Frecciarossa 1000 Fleet
The FS Group has presented the next-generation Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed trains, built by Hitachi Rail in Italy.
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Bridging the Yard-to-Mainline Gap
A strategic breakdown of the small operational frictions that cause big rail disruptions and how to smooth yard-to-mainline handoffs.
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Alstom Aventra Train Fleet Carries 12 Million Passengers On Birmingham Cross-City Line
Alstom's Aventra train fleet has carried more than 12 million passengers since entering service on Birmingham's Cross-City Line in 2024.
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$35.9 Million Loan Pledged for Port of Longview Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion
Sean P. Duffy has announced a loan of up to $35.9 million for Phase 1 of the Port of Longview's Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion project.
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CDG Express: Sogeclair Simulation Will Equip the Line with a Next-Generation Immersive Training System
SOGECLAIR has been selected to provide a complete simulation system for the CDG Express Line in France, for the training of drivers.
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DfT Reveals Next Three Companies to Transfer to Public Ownership
Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains and Govia Thameslink Railway services will all transfer into public ownership by the end of May 2026.
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ÖBB to Discontinue Nightjet Routes Due to SNCF Exit
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has announced that its Nightjet services from Vienna and Berlin to Paris will end on 14 December 2025.
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Siemens Breaks Ground on Rail Vehicle Battery System Facility in Luhe-Wildenau
Siemens Mobility has celebrated the groundbreaking for its new rail vehicle battery system production facility in Luhe-Wildenau.
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Brenner Base Tunnel: First Cross-Border Breakthrough Under the Alps
The Brenner Base Tunnel has achieved a key milestone with the completion of the first underground connection between Austria and Italy.
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Northern Announces Return of Flash Sale
Northern has announced the return of its flash sale, with three million tickets now available for a number of routes starting at £2.
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How to Choose the Best Railcar Parts Distributor
COMET Industries advises on what to look for when choosing an expert distributor of quality railcar parts.
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California High-Speed Rail CEO Joins UIC Executive Board
Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, has been appointed to the International Union of Railways (UIC).
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CRRC Debuts China’s First Standard Intelligent Regional Train
On 18 September, CRRC unveiled China’s first 'Standard Intelligent Regional Train' in Qingdao, Shandong.
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CAF Celebrates Rollout of 1,000th Urbos Tram
CAF has announced the production and subsequent rollout of its 1,000th Urbos tram, which first began operations in 2010.
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GPS Ticketing Trial Launched Between Harrogate & Leeds
Trials of a new GPS-based ticketing technology have launched on Northern trains between Leeds and Harrogate.
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Alstom Opens 150 New Positions at Quebec HQ
Alstom has announced the opening of more than 150 new positions at its regional headquarters & train development site in Quebec.
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Stadler Opens Welding Facility in Salt Lake City
Stadler has officially opened a new welding facility at its Salt Lake City campus, where aluminium train car bodies will now be produced.
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Poland: Alstom to Install New Traffic Control System for PORR Line 354
Alstom has been awarded a contract by PORR to carry out works for the installation of new traffic control systems on line 354.
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US DOT Allocates $42 Million for Upgrades on Brightline's Florida Corridor
The US DOT has delivered grants totalling more than 42 million USD to fund rail safety improvements along Florida’s Brightline corridor.
