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EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport: EUR 20.9m loan

08.01.2026

EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport gets EUR 20.9m boost

Rail supplier news: Trinity-Napier Park, Marmon Transco

07.01.2026

Rail supplier news: Trinity deal, Marmon Rail repair rebrand

Alstom Canada strengthens ties with Indigenous Peoples

05.01.2026

Alstom rolling stock contracts reach about €2.5bn across two regions

South Eastern Railway Expands Training to Meet Job Growth

18.07.2025

South Eastern Railway Opens New Training Centre as Job Demand Surges

South Eastern Railway received over 30,000 job applications last year compared to 14,000 previously, marking rapid employment growth and reinforcing its role as a leading transport employer in the UK.
Direct trains from London to Berlin to start by 2030s

18.07.2025

Direct trains linking London and Berlin to transform European travel

Direct trains between London and Berlin will launch in the early 2030s, creating a faster, greener alternative to flights and transforming travel across Europe for millions of passengers.

18.07.2025

Resetting HS2: Building the Future with Lessons from the Past

Resetting HS2 signals a major shift in the UK’s rail strategy, aiming to transform lessons from previous challenges into actionable solutions for better delivery and sustainable economic benefits.
GBRf Unveils Class 99 Hybrid Locomotives in UK

18.07.2025

GBRf Launches Innovative Class 99 Locomotives for UK Rail Freight

GBRf has launched its new Class 99 locomotives in Peterborough, introducing a $194 million investment aimed at transforming UK rail freight and driving the shift toward sustainable logistics nationwide.
Tysley Depot Upgrade Accelerates Train Maintenance

17.07.2025

Tysley Depot Reconstruction in Birmingham Completed Successfully

In Birmingham, a three-year modernization of Tysley Depot has been completed, expanding its capacity and upgrading technology to ensure faster and more reliable train maintenance.
Alstom Brings Model Railway Showcase to The Greatest Gathering in Derby

15.07.2025

Alstom Brings Model Railway Showcase to The Greatest Gathering in Derby

Alstom will host The Greatest Gathering in Derby, a major event featuring historic trains, model railways, and Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks 3, celebrating two centuries of British railway innovation.
Very Light Rail Project in the UK Faces Uncertain Future

14.07.2025

Very Light Rail Project in the UK Faces Uncertain Future

The Very Light Rail project in the UK is under threat after its managing body, BCIMO, entered external administration due to a lack of core funding.

14.07.2025

The Wine Line Offers Gourmet Rail Journey Through Hampshire

The Wine Line invites guests on a luxury wine tasting journey through Hampshire, blending gourmet cuisine with expert wine pairings aboard a historic steam train.
The Project Reach rail connectivity upgrade aims to transform digital infrastructure across key UK train routes, enhancing mobile access and enabling future-ready railway technologies through public-private partnership

14.07.2025

UK Rail Industry Slams Electrification Suspension Decision

The UK rail sector criticized the government’s decision to suspend electrification of the Midland Main Line, warning it threatens thousands of jobs, delays environmental goals, and increases costs for taxpayers.
ORR denies access to West Coast Main Line

10.07.2025

ORR Denies Access to West Coast Main Line: Three Operators Rejected

The UK rail regulator ORR has denied access to the West Coast Main Line for three private operators: Virgin, FirstGroup, and WSMR.
DRIIVe Rail Innovation Centre in Derbyshire Set to Transform UK Rail R&D and Training

08.07.2025

DRIIVe Rail Innovation Centre in Derbyshire Set to Transform UK Rail R&D and Training

Construction has officially begun on the DRIIVe rail innovation centre in Derbyshire, a pioneering facility dedicated to railway research, development, and skills training.
The UK government has launched a full-scale reset of the HS2 project after new evidence revealed how billions of pounds were misspent.

07.07.2025

HS2 Cost Scandal Forces UK Government to Overhaul Flagship Rail Project

The UK government has launched a full-scale reset of the HS2 project after new evidence revealed how billions of pounds were misspent.