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New rail booking service expands travel options across Europe
RateHawk has launched a new rail travel booking service across 13 European countries, offering a sustainable travel option through a partnership with Rail Europe.
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RATP Dev and JR East sign strategic collaboration agreement for Philippine rail project
RATP Dev and JR East have signed a MoU to collaborate on the North-South Commuter Railway project in the Philippines, enhancing urban mobility and sustainable transport in Greater Manila.
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Construction advances on Rail Baltica station at Riga Airport
The construction of the Rail Baltica station at Riga Airport is advancing, with the three-story concrete frame completed and elevated viaducts under construction for efficient passenger and traffic flow.
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Hitachi Rail appointed as integrator for Etihad Rail’s passenger stations
Hitachi Rail has been chosen as the Master Systems Integrator for Etihad Rail's passenger stations, part of the UAE's first national passenger rail service connecting 11 cities.
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ScotRail and Network Rail strengthen agreement for enhanced railway integration
ScotRail and Network Rail's strengthened Alliance Agreement will enhance integration and collaboration, aiming to deliver a safer, more reliable and environmentally friendly railway in Scotland.
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Arriva Netherlands wins major transport contract in Gelderland
Arriva Netherlands has secured a long-term contract to provide sustainable bus and train services in Gelderland, including the introduction of electric buses and expanded train routes, starting in December 2025.
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Etihad Rail and Emerge partner to solarise Ghuweifat freight terminal
Etihad Rail's partnership with Emerge to install solar and battery systems at the Ghuweifat terminal will generate up to 85% of its electricity needs, advancing the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategy.
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New Piccadilly line trains arrive in London for testing ahead of 2025 roll-out
TfL has welcomed the arrival of its first new Piccadilly line train, part of a £2.9 billion modernisation programme aimed at improving capacity, reliability and passenger comfort, with the full fleet expected by 2027.
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Network Rail partners with The Green Block to enhance recycling efforts
Network Rail and The Green Block are partnering to boost station recycling to 95% and eliminate landfill waste using innovative Mobile Segregation Units and real-time tracking.
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Milan completes M4 metro extension
The completion of Milan's M4 metro line to the San Cristoforo terminus marks a major boost in the city's public transport network, aiming to reduce urban traffic and cut annual CO2 emissions by over 10,000 tonnes.
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Renfe to launch new high-speed AVE route between Barcelona and Toulouse in 2025
Renfe will launch a new high-speed AVE service between Barcelona and Toulouse in mid-2025, offering six daily cross-border trains and connecting 17 cities across Spain and southern France.
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Campaign for Better Transport urges UK Chancellor to cut public transport costs
The Campaign for Better Transport urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to extend the £2 bus fare cap and freeze rail fares to keep public transport affordable in the upcoming Budget.
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Northern introduces fuel-saving innovations for diesel fleet
Northern has developed a data-driven model that optimises train driving patterns, potentially reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 7%, with trials underway on key routes across the North East.
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Rail industry highlights environmental impact of switching from cars to trains
A new campaign shows how replacing just one car journey with a train trip can significantly reduce carbon emissions and help tackle climate change.
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Network Rail and DfT unveil five-point plan to enhance Euston station
Network Rail and DfT's five-point plan will enhance Euston station, focusing on immediate improvements to passenger experience while preparing for long-term redesign efforts.