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ÖBB 4744 Desiro ML Cityjet at Attnang-Puchheim station

14.07.2026

300th Desiro ML train joins Austria’s Cityjet fleet

Passenger interior of the new Australind train

10.07.2026

Australind train service returns on Perth–Bunbury route

Eurostar e320 at London St Pancras International

10.07.2026

Eurostar Economic Contribution Estimated at 2 Billion GBP

London Plans Major Tram Fleet Update with Global Manufacturers

22.09.2024

London Plans Major Tram Fleet Update with Global Manufacturers

London is preparing to update its tram fleet: major global manufacturers Alstom, CAF, Hitachi Rail, and Stadler have been invited to participate in the tender for the supply of new trams, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.
Arriva Group Proposes Reforms to Boost UK Railways Performance

21.09.2024

Arriva Group Proposes Reforms to Boost UK Railways Performance

The passenger company Arriva Group has presented the British government with a plan to reform the railways, aimed at improving their performance, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.
Discounted Train Tickets

20.09.2024

UK’s Most Crowded Trains: London Commuter Routes Dominate the List

In the UK, the most crowded trains have been identified, and almost all of them are London commuter routes, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom Overhauls Bogies for Avanti West Coast Pendolino Trains

18.09.2024

Alstom Completes Major Bogie Overhaul for Avanti West Coast Pendolino Trains

Alstom has successfully completed a major overhaul project for the bogies of the 390 Pendolino electric trains, operated by the UK’s Avanti West Coast, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hitachi Rail Develops Innovative Battery Technology for Trains

18.09.2024

Hitachi Rail Develops Innovative Battery Technology for Trains

Hitachi Rail is actively promoting the development of innovative battery technology for trains, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.
MEDLOG Expands Global Reach by Acquiring UK’s Maritime Group

17.09.2024

MEDLOG Expands Global Reach by Acquiring UK’s Maritime Group

The transport and logistics company MEDLOG, a subsidiary of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), is expanding its presence in the global market by acquiring the British Maritime Group, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.
Hitachi Celebrates Milestone with the Launch of Its 300th Train in the UK

17.09.2024

Hitachi Celebrates Milestone with the Launch of Its 300th Train in the UK

Hitachi has reached a significant milestone in its contribution to the transformation of the UK’s rail network by launching its 300th train, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.
Rail Freight Project in the Midlands Under Threat

12.09.2024

Rail Freight Project in the Midlands Under Threat

UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh is prepared to reject permission for the construction of the £750 million Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange if the developer fails to provide additional information, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Network Rail to Extend the Life of a Historic Viaduct by 180 Years

10.09.2024

Network Rail to Extend the Life of a Historic Viaduct by 180 Years: Major Repairs on the London-Brighton Line

Network Rail will extend the lifespan of the historic Ouse Valley Viaduct by 180 years thanks to a major repair program that is already well underway, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
EMR Introduces New Aurora Train Fleet

07.09.2024

EMR Introduces New Aurora Train Fleet: Advanced Technology and Maximum Passenger Comfort

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled the first images of the interiors of its new Aurora train fleet, set to redefine passenger experiences on the railway, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
GB Railfreight Opens New Locomotive Maintenance Facility in Tonbridge

04.09.2024

GB Railfreight Opens New Locomotive Maintenance Facility in Tonbridge: £2.5 Million Investment

A new locomotive maintenance center has been opened in Tonbridge, UK, by GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the country’s leading rail freight operators, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
UK Launches Trials of ETCS Level 2 on the East Coast

02.09.2024

UK Launches Trials of ETCS Level 2 on the East Coast: What’s Changing for Passengers and Freight Transport?

The UK is preparing to implement the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 on the East Coast, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.