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£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny in Japan’s rail review

04.01.2026

Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny as Japan weighs next steps

Battery electric locomotives in Australia for heavy haul

26.12.2025

Battery electric locomotives in Australia enter service

Stadler is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia by deploying mtu-powered high-speed trains designed for efficiency, safety, and performance along the strategic Dammam–Riyadh rail corridor.

24.08.2025

Stadler Expands in Saudi Arabia with Advanced Rail Technology

Stadler is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia by deploying mtu-powered high-speed trains designed for efficiency, safety, and performance along the strategic Dammam–Riyadh rail corridor.
The Wave is a $17 billion rail project transforming Queensland’s transport system with new stations, sustainable services, and advanced technology to boost connectivity across the Sunshine Coast region.

23.08.2025

The Wave: Transforming Queensland Rail with Innovation

The Wave is a $17 billion rail project transforming Queensland’s transport system with new stations, sustainable services, and advanced technology to boost connectivity across the Sunshine Coast region.
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 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.
The British battery train GWR Class 230 traveled 320 kilometers on a single charge, breaking the previous world record and reinforcing the company’s leadership in the development of sustainable railway technologies

23.08.2025

British battery train sets a world record

The British battery train GWR Class 230 traveled 320 kilometers on a single charge, breaking the previous world record and reinforcing the company’s leadership in the development of sustainable railway technologies.

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.
Alstom has sent the Regiolis H2 train for certification, and this model became the third hydrogen-powered unit in the company’s lineup expected to enter service in France by the end of the year

19.08.2025

Alstom introduces a new hydrogen train model for certification

Alstom has sent the Regiolis H2 train for certification, and this model became the third hydrogen-powered unit in the company’s lineup expected to enter service in France by the end of the year.
Startup Parallel Systems is testing autonomous railcars in the US, highlighting innovation, environmental benefits, and cost-saving opportunities, making the project significant for the future of freight transportation

19.08.2025

Parallel Systems tests autonomous railcars in the US

Startup Parallel Systems is testing autonomous railcars in the US, highlighting innovation, environmental benefits, and cost-saving opportunities, making the project significant for the future of freight transportation.
South Eastern Railway has started testing IsoMat technology on the Kent Line to enhance signalling resilience during extreme heat, improve reliability, and protect passengers and freight from costly service disruptions

18.08.2025

South Eastern Railway introduces heat-resistant IsoMat system

South Eastern Railway has started testing IsoMat technology on the Kent Line to enhance signalling resilience during extreme heat, improve reliability, and protect passengers and freight from costly service disruptions.
FRMCS in Spain will be tested in 2026 on the section between Matallana and Asunción-University, allowing evaluation of its potential for regional and high-speed rail lines

14.08.2025

FRMCS in Spain: Pilot Trials on the León Section

FRMCS in Spain will be tested in 2026 on the section between Matallana and Asunción-University, allowing evaluation of its potential for regional and high-speed rail lines.
Digital automatic couplers DAC will begin commercial operation in Germany for the first time in the EU, as carrier WLE plans to test the technology on a pilot train by the end of 2025

13.08.2025

Germany to Pioneer Digital Automatic Couplers DAC in Freight Transport

Digital automatic couplers DAC will begin commercial operation in Germany for the first time in the EU, as carrier WLE plans to test the technology on a pilot train by the end of 2025.
Hitachi Rail is reinforcing its market leadership by acquiring UK-based Omnicom to expand its digital solutions for infrastructure monitoring and diagnostics

13.08.2025

Hitachi Rail Strengthens Its Position in Digital Infrastructure Monitoring

Hitachi Rail is reinforcing its market leadership by acquiring UK-based Omnicom to expand its digital solutions for infrastructure monitoring and diagnostics.