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Railcare MPV vacuum maintenance machine with its suction hose beside railway track in Sweden

11.08.2026

Railcare Vacuum Maintenance Set for Sweden’s 2027 Framework

Network Rail civils framework has £113M estimated spend for tunnel, bridge and coastal examinations across Wales & Western.

11.08.2026

Network Rail awards civils framework with £113M estimate

Metro do Porto Eurotram crossing the Dom Luís I Bridge in Vila Nova de Gaia

09.08.2026

Porto Metro launches €690m operations concession tender

Railcare MPV vacuum maintenance machine with its suction hose beside railway track in Sweden

11.08.2026

Railcare Vacuum Maintenance Set for Sweden’s 2027 Framework

SWEDEN: Railcare has signed a new framework agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration that will keep its vacuum-based railway maintenance method available for call-off construction and maintenance work from 1 February 2027.
High-speed rail maintenance in China gets new HSG-2

10.08.2026

Vossloh-Futrifer JV Targets Grinding and Milling in Morocco

MOROCCO: Vossloh Services France and Futrifer have created a Casablanca joint venture to deliver rail maintenance covering welding, grinding, milling and switch work on national and urban networks.
Astor Place Subway Fire Injures 14 People

07.08.2026

MTA Vacuum Train Fire at Astor Place Injures 14 People

USA: An MTA vacuum train fire at Astor Place injured 14 people, filled the Manhattan station with smoke and disrupted Lexington Avenue subway service before the morning rush.
The Amokabel Australia rolling stock contract covers 60 cable types for track maintenance machines, with local testing in Sydney.

24.07.2026

Amokabel Australia Wins First Rolling Stock Contract

Amokabel Australia has secured its first major rolling stock contract, covering about 60 cable types for a new generation of Australian-built track maintenance vehicles, with production scheduled over six months.
PKP PLK is testing ballastless track technology near Krakow to evaluate its durability and stability. The results will determine its feasibility for future railway infrastructure projects in Poland.

22.02.2025

PKP PLK Tests Ballastless Track Technology for Future Railway Development

PKP PLK is testing ballastless track technology near Krakow to evaluate its durability and stability. The results will determine its feasibility for future railway infrastructure projects in Poland.
Indian Railways

04.01.2025

Indian Railways Modernizes Tracks and Boosts Train Speeds Nationwide

Indian Railways has upgraded 23,000 kilometers of tracks, enabling faster trains and improving travel efficiency. This modernization enhances connectivity and sets new standards for rail infrastructure development.
Robel Group

31.12.2024

Robel Group Expands Services with New Sales and Support Hub in Switzerland

Robel Group expands its reach in Switzerland by launching a new sales and service hub. This strategic move strengthens customer connections and supports growth in the Swiss railway industry.
Indian Railways to Equip Locomotives with Advanced Kavach 4.0 Protection System

29.12.2024

Indian Railways Achieves Major Milestones in Track Renewal and Modernization

Indian Railways completed 6,450 kilometers of track renewal and increased train speeds to 130 kilometers per hour, showcasing significant advancements in infrastructure and modernization during 2024.
Amey

22.12.2024

Amey Secures £35m Contract to Improve Roads and Transport in Northern Ireland

Amey has secured a £35m contract to enhance roads and transportation infrastructure across Northern Ireland. The deal focuses on improving highways, promoting sustainable travel, and modernizing transportation systems.
Rail Repairs After Storm Bert

27.11.2024

Rail Repairs Continue After Storm Bert’s Damage in Northampton

Engineers are working tirelessly to fix rail repairs caused by flooding in Northampton this week. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
railway track repair

08.11.2024

New Machine for Railway Track Repair by System7 in Ireland

The Austrian company System7 introduced a new machine in Ireland for railway track repair. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The new Geismar KGT 140

01.11.2023

The new Geismar KGT 140 was unveiled at Mecateameetings 2023

Maneuverable, versatile, efficient, and safe: the new Geismar KGT 140 is a compact rail excavator based on the JCB Hydradig, complementing the Geismar KGT lineup, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.