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Alstom to overhaul Traxx locomotives for Mazovian railways fleet modernisation
Alstom will carry out a major overhaul of 11 Traxx locomotives for Mazovian Railways, supporting fleet modernisation.
Alstom delivers first trains for Santo Domingo metro line 2 expansion
New Metropolis trains arrive to boost capacity, improve passenger experience and support urban mobility growth in the Dominican Republic’s capital.
Alto launches environmental field studies for Ottawa-Montreal high-speed rail
Environmental surveys begin along Ottawa to Montreal corridor to support planning, assess impacts and guide development of future high-speed rail network.
FS Italiane launches 5G trial on Turin-Milan corridor
FS Italiane Group has commenced 5G network testing on a 60km section of the Turin-Milan high-speed line, evaluating connectivity performance at high speeds and in tunnels to support digital rail innovation and passenger service improvements.
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Europe must invest in rail to avoid future energy shocks warns UNIFE
Europe remains exposed to energy shocks without accelerated rail electrification investment, UNIFE has warned.
Penn Station redevelopment advances with project management team appointed
The redevelopment of Penn Station has reached key milestones with the appointment of an AECOM-led joint venture to provide project management services and NJ TRANSIT joining as a strategic partner.
Alstom wins €915m contract for Belgrade’s first metro
Alstom has been awarded a €915 million turnkey contract to deliver Metro Line 1 in Belgrade, Serbia’s first fully automated metro system. The 15-kilometre line will feature 15 stations and deploy Alstom’s Urbalis CBTC technology for driverless operations with 90-second headways.
Hitachi Rail to manufacture premium fine dining train vies
Hitachi Rail will manufacture rolling stock for Seibu Railway’s new fine dining train vies, scheduled to enter service in March 2028.
Siemens and Akiem order 80 Vectron battery locomotives
Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement for up to 80 Vectron locomotives, including 50 firm orders and launching a new Dual Mode Electric Battery variant.
Quantum navigation system successfully tested on British mainline railway
A quantum inertial navigation system has been tested on Britain’s mainline railway for the first time, offering GPS-free positioning that could cut infrastructure costs and improve reliability in tunnels and interference-prone areas.
Siemens delivers first Nordic ATO over ETCS mainline trial in Finland
Siemens Mobility demonstrates automated train operation on ETCS mainline in Finland, marking a milestone in digital rail and improved capacity, safety and efficiency.
Hitachi Rail launches BV700 smart ticket validator to enhance passenger journeys
New validator expands Hitachi Rail’s digital ticketing portfolio, supporting contactless travel and multimodal transport networks while improving efficiency and sustainability.
Alstom to supply 153 trains in Portugal’s largest rail fleet order
€1.03 billion contract will deliver new commuter and regional trains for Portugal while creating a new manufacturing facility and hundreds of jobs.
Alstom to deliver CBTC system for Paris metro line 8 modernisation
Alstom will supply its I-CBTC onboard signalling system for Paris Metro Line 8 as part of the OCTYS 2030 network modernisation programme.
DB Cargo UK names Class 66 locomotive after Plasmor founder Antony Slater
DB Cargo UK honours Plasmor founder Antony Slater with locomotive naming as the companies mark a renewed five year rail freight partnership.
Huawei and CASCO Release the World’s First FRMCS-Based TACN System
Huawei and CASCO launch the first FRMCS-based TACN train system, delivering moving block operations and increasing rail transport capacity by 60% on deployed freight corridors.
Alstom to deliver signalling for Lodz high-speed rail tunnel
Advanced traffic control systems will support the new high speed rail tunnel in Lodz, a key part of Poland’s future Y rail corridor.
Alstom supports Delhi metro Pink and Magenta line extensions
Alstom technologies power new sections of Delhi Metro Lines 7 and 8, strengthening driverless operations and expanding sustainable urban connectivity.
West London Overground orbital rail project advances with £6.65m development funding
TfL and west London partners commit £6.65 million to progress design, consultation and modelling for the proposed West London Orbital Overground rail line.
Rail Baltica advances joint procurement of core track construction materials
Rail Baltica progresses framework agreements for rails, sleepers and turnout systems to strengthen supply chain stability and ensure consistent standards across the Baltic high speed corridor.