Siemens Mobility signs framework agreement with Railpool
Siemens Mobility, part of Siemens AG, have signed a framework agreement with Railpool, for the delivery of 250 locomotives.
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New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan
The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has promised to improve passenger rail services for the constituency Vale of Glamorgan.
RATP Dev wins new contract in France
Global transportation company RATP Dev have secured a new contract in France, in the region of Saintes Grandes Rives.
Café Kyiv’s “Ukraine meets Europe” event fuels support for Ukraine
Ahead of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ALLRAIL's Global Ukraine Rail Task Force have offered support.
Amtrak spring travel flash sale offers big savings across the country
The American operator, Amtrak, are currently offering a spring flash sale, cutting ticket prices across their network.
American Express Global Business Travel gains licence to become direct UK rail retailer
The American Express Global Business Travel has gained a Travel Agent Licence (TAL) from the UK Rail Delivery Group (RDG).
RIA: Government should seize opportunity to grow passenger rail
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) have issued a reaction to the Steer consultancy report, urging the government to grow passenger rail.
Northern using AI to trial British Sign Language announcements on trains
The UK operator Northern have started using artificial intelligence (AI) to trial British Sign Language (BSL) on their trains.
ATSB: Train collision highlights responsibility of drivers and operators
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have issued their report on a fatal collision, arguing for shared responsibility.
Good News Friday: A weekly roundup of positive rail news!
In this week's Good News Friday, read about Lumo's celebration of National Stottie Week, Todmorden's volunteers and QTS' work with SBH!
ABB to acquire SEAM Group to expand electrification service offering
ABB are set to acquire SEAM Group, an asset management company, in order to expand their offering of electrification services.
Australasia rail industry launches strategy for young professionals
The Australasian rail industry body, the ARA, have launched a new strategy to help young professionals in the sector.
Rail Partners launches manifesto for rail – a five point plan
Rail Partners have launched their manifesto for rail, titled 'the best of both worlds', a five point plan to achieve rail reform.
Alpha Trains’ net-zero target validated by the SBTI
Alpha Trains' net-zero targets have been validated by Science Backed Targets Initiatives (SBTI), as part of their carbon-free dynamism.
Agreed TEN-T guidelines miss ERTMS on-board strategy
The ERFA have welcomed the new guidelines for ERTMS, ahead of the European Parliamentary elections, but say that more attention must be paid.