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Baltic ministers urge long-term EU funding to complete Rail Baltica and boost regional security
Baltic transport ministers call for stable EU funding to complete Rail Baltica, citing its vital role in regional defence.
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Partnership to transform London Waterloo into vibrant destination with improved travel and community experience
A new collaboration aims to revitalise Waterloo Station, enhancing passenger journeys and unlocking wider regeneration and investment across the South Bank.
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New platform at Bradford Forster Square boosts train services and connectivity to London by 250%
Bradford’s new platform increases daily trains to London, providing 1.9 million extra seats and supporting economic growth during City of Culture celebrations.
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Whitepaper: Semi-automated Aluminothermic Rail Welding
Increasing quality, productivity, safety and versatility with data and automation.
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Amtrak advances major construction to upgrade Seattle rail yard
Major construction activities are underway at Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle, where crews recently began building the foundation for a new nearly 100,000 square foot maintenance facility that will help improve Amtrak service and support the introduction of new trains in the Pacific Northwest. “The Pacific Northwest is a…
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CPK and Korea National Railway to share expertise on Poland’s high-speed rail development
CPK and Korea National Railway have signed an agreement to jointly advance high-speed rail infrastructure and operational expertise in Poland.
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Rail Baltica in Estonia signs historic €726 million construction contracts for mainline
Rail Baltica has signed two major construction deals, securing the full Estonian mainline route with international engineering consortia.
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LTG Infra advances Rail Baltica extension with new tender for Berčiūnai-Joniškėlis section in Lithuania
LTG Infra announces tender for a new Rail Baltica section, boosting Lithuania’s high-speed rail network and regional connectivity by 2025.
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Government confirms nationalisation of Greater Anglia, despite its strong performance and contribution to the Treasury
The UK Government plans to nationalise Greater Anglia, recognising its success as the country's most punctual train operator and its positive contribution to rail services.
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Interview Spotlight: CEO Dr Georg Friberg talks about how Goldschmidt has set up to support rail operators with smart inspection solutions
Global Railway Review speaks to Dr. Georg Friberg, CEO of Goldschmidt Group, a company that is known for having invented the Thermit® welding process for rails 130 years ago and that is the global market leader in this field of expertise.
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Australia’s rail renaissance: a nation on the move
Paul Comfort recently returned from a 10 day tour of public transport in Australia where he was a guest speaker at AusRail, the Australasian Railway Association’s annual conference and met with numerous national rail leaders. From that trip he brings this report.
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Long journey to landslip repairs begins for SVR
9 May 2025 | By
Although a firm start date for repairs to the landslip at the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge remains unknown, huge progress has been made in recent weeks. The railway has also shared details of how the work will be undertaken.
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Donald Trump says US won’t fund California high-speed rail amid soaring costs and project delays
Donald Trump refuses further federal funding for California’s overbudget bullet train, criticising cost overruns and predicting political fallout for Newsom.
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Network Rail builds low-carbon Maintenance Delivery Unit
Network Rail has appointed Henry Boot Construction, part of Henry Boot, to build a new sustainable Maintenance Delivery Unit (MDU) in Barnetby, North Lincolnshire.
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Tackling operational complexities in railway maintenance
Camlin Rail’s Managing Director, Paul Fleming, discusses the operational complexities in railway maintenance and how Camlin Rail’s next generation solutions are helping to transform the future of railways.
