Hafeet Rail awards three strategic contracts
Hafeet Rail has signed a commercial agreement with EMSTEEL to facilitate the transportation and export of aggregate materials between Oman and the UAE.
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GTR expands fleet with 30 Electrostar trains
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has signed a £24.5 million variation contract with passenger operator Alstom to help reactivate a fleet of 30 Class 379 trains.
Rail Baltica announces procurement plan for 2025
To keep potential suppliers and partners informed about procurement priorities for 2025, the Rail Baltica global project is providing a comprehensive overview of ongoing and upcoming procurement activities.
King Charles renews DB Cargo UK royal warrant
DB Cargo UK has been awarded a new warrant by His Majesty King Charles III to maintain and operate the Royal Train.
RIA to be Green Signals ‘Programme Supporter’
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has become an official ‘Programme Supporter’ of Green Signals, the widely known and well-respected railway podcast and YouTube video channel.
Rail Traction Company (RTC) and Akiem strengthen collaboration
Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.
Eurostar Resumes Direct Amsterdam-London Services
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct service between Amsterdam and London, offering travellers a seamless and sustainable journey from the heart of Amsterdam to the heart of London.
Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) makes bold appointment
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail to lead design integration for a central section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the 18-mile leg from Stalybridge to Huddersfield.
Former Transport and Treasury minister joins consultancy
Former UK Transport and Treasury Minister, Charlotte, Baroness Vere, has joined consultancy Stonehaven this week as a Partner, to lead the organisation’s work in transport.
New passenger assistance technology launched across Japan
A new web application Passenger Assistance is due to be launched in Japan in Spring 2025, by Transreport in partnership with Hankyu Corporation (Hankyu).
UNIFE warns growth must be maintained to help EU meet climate targets
Supporters from across the European institutions and other key stakeholders alerted Europe could miss out on creating jobs and reducing transport emissions, if rail failed to secure significant EU funding as part of the new Multi-Financial Framework 2028-2034.
Alstom celebrates Rail 200 with largest gathering of historic rolling stock
Alstom has announced that it will host the UK’s largest ever gathering of historic rail vehicles – The Greatest Gathering – to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
Industry reacts to the Chancellor’s investment announcement
In her latest announcement, Rachel Reeves has promised to "kickstart economic growth" for the country and go "further and faster" than previous governments, including a revision on infrastructure rules and the treatment of large infrastructure projects outside of London and the South East, which leaders within the rail industry have…
Woman makes rail dream a reality through Career Returners programme
After ten years out of work to care for her daughter, Leigh Santamaria was given the opportunity to try a new career through the help of Southern Rail and the Career Returners scheme. Leigh, 53, recently made her dream a reality by qualifying as a train driver, thanks to the…
FP2-MORANE-2 project to future-proof FRMCS
The landmark FP2-MORANE-2 project is now underway, which will test Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) technology in real conditions and show Europe’s commitment to achieving sustainable, efficient, and competitive rail transport.