HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines Pass Amersham Shaft

The two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) digging HS2’s longest tunnels has passed Amersham shaft on their 10 mile drive under the Chilterns.

CZ LOKO Delivers EffiShunter 600 Locomotive to Železiarne Podbrezová

CZ LOKO has delivered the first of three EffiShunter 600 locomotives to Slovakian seamless steel pipe manufacturer, Železiarne Podbrezová.

Scottish Government to Take Ownership of Caledonian Sleeper Services

Czech Republic: Škoda to Manufacture ČD EMUs at Šumperk Plant

Škoda is investing 460 million CZK in its plant in Šumperk in order to manufacture 13 electric trains for Czech Railways (ČD).

UK: Transport for West Midlands Plans for 5 New Railway Stations

TfWM and the WMRE have announced plans to explore the feasibility for five new railway stations within the West Midlands.

Portugal: Lisbon Metro Celebrates Tunnel Breakthrough for New Circular Line

Lisbon Metro has celebrated the tunnel breakthrough between the future Estrela and Santos stations on the new Circular line.

Duos Technologies Enhances Railcar Safety

Duos Technologies, Inc. has highlighted how its Railcar Inspection Portal can be customised to address specific applications.

Germany: €1.1 Billion Scheme to Support Rail Operators Using Electric Traction

The European Commission has approved a 1.1 billion EUR German scheme to compensate operators for the recent spike in electricity prices. 

France to Invest €100 Billion in Railway Infrastructure

Prime Minister of France, Élisabeth Borne presented a future plan for transport, prioritising a 100 billion EUR investment in the railway.

Stadler Delivers First New Tyne and Wear Metro Train

Stadler has successfully delivered the first of 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains to Nexus' Gosforth Metro Depot in the North of England.

Jewers Doors Supplies Siemens Mobility with New Electric Depot Doors

Jewers Doors has supplied Siemens' new train manufacturing facility in Goole with 5 sets of Swift-SEW electrically operated depot doors.

Alstom Delivers First Metropolis Train for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9

Alstom has delivered the first 8900 series train to ViaMobilidade for use on the 8-Diamante and 9-Esmeralda lines in São Paulo, Brazil.

Transit Leaders on the State of Public Transit 2023

Swiftly recently held its annual webinar, featuring transit leaders discussing the State of Public Transit in 2023.

The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2023 Is Here!

Green loans, active fire suppression for rolling stock, virtual testing, satellite communications, slip-slide prevention and more inside!

VR FleetCare Will Be Attending Train & Rail

VR FleetCare's professionals will be traveling to Stockholm, Sweden to participate in Train & Rail exhibition, taking place 25–27 April.

Anticipation Builds for Popular RSN 2023 Expo

The next edition of RSN will take place on 6 July 2023 and is the place to network, make new contacts and strengthen existing relationships.

UK: TfL Completes Bank Station Capacity Upgrade Project

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has visited the new ticket hall at Bank Underground station, which completes its 700 million GBP upgrade.

Etihad Rail Completes UAE National Rail Network Project

Etihad Rail has announced the completion of the UAE National Rail Network, which will link the seven emirates with its primary railway.

UK: SNC-Lavalin Secures Network Rail Signalling Contract

Network Rail has selected SNC-Lavalin Group to deliver signalling renewal projects across the south of England.

Jewers Doors Secures the Elizabeth Line at Bond Street

The opening of Bond Street Elizabeth line station in October 2022 marked the completion of the last new station on the Elizabeth line.

Train Testing under Toughest Conditions

Alstom relies on ASC Sensors to determine accurate running dynamics and bogie frame strength under real-life conditions.

Brightline to Rehabilitate St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge

Brightline has received approval from The United States Coast Guard to rehabilitate the railroad bridge over the St. Lucie River in Stuart.