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Alstom Canada strengthens ties with Indigenous Peoples

05.01.2026

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

Vingroup withdraws bid for Vietnam’s $67B high-speed rail

25.12.2025

Vingroup withdraws bid as Vietnam weighs high-speed rail plan

KORAIL SR merger plan splits KTX and SRT stakeholders

25.12.2025

KORAIL SR merger plan fuels dispute over Korea high-speed rail

The IsoMat system has proven effective on the Tonbridge — Hastings line, lowering relay cabinet temperatures by more than 21% even during periods of extreme heat

25.08.2025

IsoMat improves relay cabinet reliability on the Tonbridge — Hastings line

The IsoMat system has proven effective on the Tonbridge — Hastings line, lowering relay cabinet temperatures by more than 21% even during periods of extreme heat.
Alstom has opened a new office in Stockholm, expanding its capabilities in signaling technology development and the implementation of advanced digital solutions for Sweden’s rail network

25.08.2025

Alstom strengthens its presence in Sweden with a new Stockholm office

Alstom has opened a new office in Stockholm, expanding its capabilities in signaling technology development and the implementation of advanced digital solutions for Sweden’s rail network.
The Pakistan rail upgrade secures $2 billion in ADB financing, ensuring faster connectivity and reliable cargo transport to support the Reko Diq mine and Pakistan’s growing economic needs.

25.08.2025

Pakistan rail upgrade to accelerate economic growth and mining

The Pakistan rail upgrade secures $2 billion in ADB financing, ensuring faster connectivity and reliable cargo transport to support the Reko Diq mine and Pakistan’s growing economic needs.
Hitachi Rail has delivered advanced traffic control technology to Egyptian National Railways, modernizing the Cairo-Alexandria corridor and enhancing capacity, safety, and efficiency for millions of passengers and freight operators.

23.08.2025

Hitachi Rail boosts Cairo-Alexandria railway modernization

Hitachi Rail has delivered advanced traffic control technology to Egyptian National Railways, modernizing the Cairo-Alexandria corridor and enhancing capacity, safety, and efficiency for millions of passengers and freight operators.
The CSX-BNSF partnership introduces enhanced coast-to-coast freight services, strengthening connectivity and offering strategic growth while easing speculation of a potential merger in the competitive U.S. rail industry.

23.08.2025

CSX-BNSF Expands Freight Network with Strategic Partnership

The CSX-BNSF partnership introduces enhanced coast-to-coast freight services, strengthening connectivity and offering strategic growth while easing speculation of a potential merger in the competitive U.
The East Coast Digital Programme is transforming the East Coast Main Line, modernizing signalling systems and enhancing rail operations for passengers between London King’s Cross and Peterborough.

23.08.2025

East Coast Digital Programme drives UK rail transformation

The East Coast Digital Programme is transforming the East Coast Main Line, modernizing signalling systems and enhancing rail operations for passengers between London King’s Cross and Peterborough.
Webuild signed a contract with infrastructure operator RFI to build a tunnel on the Salerno — Reggio Calabria high-speed rail (HSR), valued at €1.6 billion. This section between Paola and Cosenza spans 22.2 km.

23.08.2025

Webuild expands its role in high-speed rail projects

Webuild signed a contract with infrastructure operator RFI to build a tunnel on the Salerno — Reggio Calabria high-speed rail (HSR), valued at €1.
Italy has approved a project where the bridge over the Strait of Messina will link Sicily with the mainland, strengthening the country’s transportation and economic integration

23.08.2025

Bridge over the Strait of Messina to transform Italy’s transport system

Italy has approved a project where the bridge over the Strait of Messina will link Sicily with the mainland, strengthening the country’s transportation and economic integration.

21.08.2025

Knorr-Bremse Shows Profit Growth and Business Expansion

Knorr-Bremse reported its first-half 2025 financial results, showing growth in key performance indicators. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CRRC has started testing its new double-deck DDEMU2 electric train for Austrian operator Westbahn in Hungary to verify compliance with European standards and prepare the train for international routes

21.08.2025

CRRC train testing for Westbahn begins in Hungary

CRRC has started testing its new double-deck DDEMU2 electric train for Austrian operator Westbahn in Hungary to verify compliance with European standards and prepare the train for international routes.
Spain launched a request for information from train manufacturers to assess the potential of replacing diesel traction with alternative technologies and prepare a new electrification strategy by the end of 2026

18.08.2025

Spain invests in alternative traction and electrification

Spain launched a request for information from train manufacturers to assess the potential of replacing diesel traction with alternative technologies and prepare a new electrification strategy by the end of 2026.
Bangladesh Railway announced plans to acquire 30 locomotives for the Chittagong – Dohazari line, and this decision is part of a large-scale modernization of the national rail system

18.08.2025

Bangladesh Railway to purchase locomotives for Chittagong – Dohazari line

Bangladesh Railway announced plans to acquire 30 locomotives for the Chittagong – Dohazari line, and this decision is part of a large-scale modernization of the national rail system.