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The Greatest Gathering: A Landmark Celebration of Rail, Innovation and Community
Nomad Digital joined Alstom at The Greatest Gathering in Derby from 1–3 August 2025, celebrating 200 years of modern rail.
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Is Your Network Ready for the Future Railway Mobile Communication System?
Nokia has outlined key upgrades operators should make to prepare legacy rail networks for the 5G-based FRMCS rollout.
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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Fleet: A New Era for the Northeast Corridor
Later this month, Amtrak is launching its long-awaited NextGen Acela fleet. What do we know about the new trains for the Northeast Corridor?
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Canada: Contract Awarded for Yonge North Subway Extension Tunnelling
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a 1.4 billion CAD contract for the advance tunnelling of the Yonge North Subway Extension.
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Romania: Alstom Reveals Traxx Universal Locomotive for ARF
Alstom has revealed the design of its Traxx Universal electric locomotive, which has been produced for the Romanian Railway Reform Authority…
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BREAKING: Amtrak NextGen Acela Trains to Debut on 28 August
Amtrak has announced that the NextGen Acela service will officially launch on Thursday, 28 August, between Boston and Washington, D.C.
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Holland’s Track Inspector Brings Flexible, High-Precision Rail Inspection
Holland’s Track Inspector allows for portable and resilient rail inspection, with flexible operation modes for hi-rail vehicles.
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Boston Area Rail Renewal Project Benefits From Gradall TrackStar Versatility
Gradall TrackStar machines have supported Green Line D upgrades in Massachusetts with efficient rail maintenance.
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Pandrol Wins ERCI Award for Best Large Company
Pandrol has won the ERCI Innovation Award at SIFER 2025 for its i+weld solution, which boosts rail welding speed, safety, and precision.
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New Platform Opens at Washington Union Station for Amtrak and VRE Trains
A new boarding platform and track at Washington Union Station have opened for service, increasing rail capacity and operational flexibility.
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Amey Begins US Expansion with Contract for Long Island Rail Road
Amey will deliver a new Enterprise Asset Management Implementation System for the Long Island Rail Road in its first contract in the US.
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NEXCOM Brings Intelligence and Safety to Light Rail
NEXCOM has highlighted how its ATC 3520 edge AI system improves light rail safety and connectivity in modern transit environments.
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Court Dismisses Deutsche Bahn’s Stuttgart 21 Appeal
The Administrative Court of Appeal of Baden-Württemberg has rejected Deutsche Bahn’s appeal concerning the financing of Stuttgart 21.
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China: Wireless Double-Heading Coupling System Introduced at Nanning Depot
A new close-range wireless double-heading coupling system has been deployed on 148 HXD1C locomotives at the Nanning depot in southern China.
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LTG Infra Signs Three Contracts for 77km of Rail Baltica Infrastructure
LTG Infra has signed three contracts worth 235 million EUR for a number of significant construction works on Rail Baltica infrastructure.
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San Francisco: Muni Metro's Train Control Upgrade Supported By State Grant
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has secured state funding to support an upgrade to the Muni train control system.
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Porterbrook Showcases HydroFLEX at Greatest Gathering
Porterbrook showcased its hydrogen-ready heavy rail passenger train, HydroFLEX, at the Greatest Gathering in Derby.
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Three Firms Shortlisted for Austin Light Rail Design and Construction Phase
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has announced the three firms shortlisted to proceed to the RFP stage for the Austin Light Rail project.
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Kazakhstan: Alstom Inaugurates First Signalling Hub in Astana
Alstom has inaugurated its first signalling competencies centre in the CIS region, located in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Optimising Cost Forecasting for Long-Term Projects
Rail BI explores the importance of accurately forecasting costs when undertaking both large-scale and small-scale infrastructure projects.
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Q2 2025: Global Insurance Market Overview
Aon presents its Q2 2025 overview report, with a focus on global insurance, cyber threats, and geopolitical risks to trade.
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voestalpine Railway Systems Sets New Standard: First Hydrogen-Based Rail Produced Worldwide
voestalpine Railway Systems has produced and delivered the world's first hydrogen-based track, as part of a research project in Donawitz.
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UK: Church Fenton to York Rail Line Fully Electrified in TRU Milestone
The electrification of the Church Fenton to York rail line has been completed, enabling the running of electric TPE trains along the route.
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TfGM Begins Procurement Process for Metrolink Infrastructure Contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for a major infrastructure contract, worth up to £1.6 billion.
