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UK: Infrastructure Underspend Raises Questions Over Rail Project Delivery
New figures from HM Treasury show a £3.2bn underspend on infrastructure during the 2024–25 financial year, with several rail schemes affecte…
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Designing Safety Solutions
ZÖLLNER develops safety solutions for the rail sector, such as Makrofon signal horns for delivering clear warning signals.
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VIA Rail Reports Strong Results from Canada Strong Programme
VIA Rail Canada has reported strong participation in the Canada Strong Pass programme, which ran between 20 June and 2 September 2025.
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Amtrak Announces Three-Day Flash Sale for Northeast Journeys
Amtrak has announced a three-day-only sale for regular coach fares along the Northeast United States between 8–30 September 2025.
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NJ TRANSIT to Take Over Operation of River LINE from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT is assuming direct responsibility for operating and maintaining the River LINE light rail system, taking over from Alstom.
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A Snapshot of India’s High-Speed Rail Journey
While conventional rail in India is among the busiest in the world, its ambition to introduce high-speed rail marks a major undertaking.
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UK: Accessibility Improvements at Grays Station with Two New Lifts
c2c has announced the installation of two new lifts at Grays station following an investment of 9 million GBP into the site in Essex.
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Spokane River Rail Bridge – Construction Monitoring
Senceive's wireless tilt sensors helped monitor displacement and tilt of the Spokane River Rail Bridge during nearby construction.
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West Highland Line to Close for Essential Repairs and Maintenance
The West Highland Line is set to close between 7-17 November as essential repairs and maintenance work takes place across the tracks.
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Light Rail Extension to Link Seattle to Federal Way from 6 December
Sound Transit's passenger services will begin on the Link 1 Line extension to Federal Way in South King County, Washington, on 6 December.
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Ten Types of Track Trespass
Sensonic examines 10 diverse types of railway trespassers, highlighting their motivations, the risks, and strategies to enhance rail safety.
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How Software Helps You Make Better Decisions
Rail BI looks at how business intelligence software can transform decision-making in rail projects, by leveraging data for smarter planning.
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DAL & Southco: Enhancing the Safety and Performance of Transport Lighting
Southco explores how it assisted Designed Architectural Lighting with light fixtures in several stations on the Crossrail Elizabeth Line.
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Eurostar Appoints New Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer
Eurostar has announced the appointment of Matthieu Quyollet as its new Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer.
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Renfe to Operate Madrid–Barcelona High-Speed Route Exclusively with AVE
From 8 September 2025, Renfe will operate all high-speed services between Madrid and Barcelona using its AVE model.
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Germany: Stadler's TINA Trams Begin Operation in Halle
Stadler's new TINA (Totally Integrated Low Floor) trams have begun operating a regular service on the Halle transport network (HAVAG).
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India's First High-Speed Trains to Be Equipped with Knorr-Bremse Systems
Knorr-Bremse has been contracted to provide key systems for India's first high-speed trains, built by BEML Ltd.
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Network Rail & WSP Partner for Framework to Improve Rail Flood Preparations
Network Rail and WSP have partnered for a framework that seeks to improve the UK's railways readiness for potential floods & coastal erosion…
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New DLR Trains Commence Testing on TfL Network
Transport for London (TfL) has begun testing its new fleet of DLR trains, which will commence passenger service later this year.
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Smart Design Secures Smooth Cable Trough Fixing to Bridge
Complete Composite Systems successfully installed its ARCOSYSTEM cable troughing on a steel railway bridge in Lesum, Germany.
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Canada: Contract Awarded for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations
Trillium Rail Partners will deliver the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension in Toronto.
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DfT Announces 26 Passenger Experience Improvement Projects Across UK Rail
The DfT has announced the commencement of twenty-six new projects aimed at improving passenger passenger experience on the UK's rail network…
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Alstom, FCC, RATP Dev, John Laing & Meridiam Sign MoU for Dublin Metrolink Bid
Alstom, Meridiam, John Laing, RATP Dev and FCC have signed an MoU to establish a consortium to submit a bid for Dublin's MetroLink.
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DB Makes Statement Following Investigation into 2022 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Accident
An independent internal investigation commissioned by DB following an accident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on June 3, 2022 has been concluded.
