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UK regional “partnership” launches with West Midlands Rail Executive
The West Midlands Rail Executive, the region's rail contract management organisation, has launched a "partnership" with the Great British Railways …
Siemens Mobility restates UK commitment despite industry woes
Siemens Mobility, the Germany-based engineering and manufacturing firm, confirmed its intention to “assemble” at least 80 trains at its UK …
Alstom reveals the first Omneo train to French Region Sud officials
French locomotive manufacturer Alstom and transport company Transdev have presented the first Omneo train set to run across the "Sud" …
United, Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn announce integrated ticket agreement
United Airlines, Lufthansa Group, and Deutsche Bahn have announced a new agreement that will allow passengers flying from Germany to …
Deutsche Bahn planning Germany’s longest rail tunnel in Saxony
Germany’s national rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) has revealed plans for the country’s longest railway tunnel through the Ore Mountains …
Thales to provide signalling and security systems for Alexandria metro
French manufacturer Thales will provide a range of technological solutions to the new metro system in Alexandria, Egypt after signing …
Siemens Mobility Braunschweig site celebrates 150 years of signalling
Siemens Mobility’s Braunschweig site, one of the largest and oldest rail signalling and automation manufacturing locations in Germany, has celebrated …
Theme focus: Paris transport “will not be ready” for Olympics – Mayor
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has said public transport will not be ready to host the Olympics and Paralympics, adding to …
Signal: local outcry against Mexico’s Panama Canal rail alternative
The Mexican government’s promise to invest $2.85bn in the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT), touted as a …
UK Government puts £5m into innovative rail projects
The UK Department for Transport and Innovate UK have revealed the 17 projects that will receive a share of £5.3m …
CRRC announces delivery of two locos to Argentina
Chinese rolling stock manufacturer CRRC Tangshan has announced the delivery of two light-rail locomotives to Argentina, following production completion in …
Siemens Mobility launches first Mireo Smart electric train
Siemens Mobility has launched its latest rolling stock product with its first electric Mireo Smart train at the rail technology …
Feasibility study says new Oxfordshire line would cost at least £700m
A feasibility study on the establishment of a railway line between Carterton and Oxford in Oxfordshire, England has estimated the …
New Dutch signalling system hit by “visibility issues” in testing
Netherlands rail infrastructure management firm ProRail discovered "visibility problems" during the approval process of its new signalling system, causing delays …
Alstom awarded €300m signalling contract in the Île-de-France region
French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has been awarded a €300m ($327m) contract to develop the NExTEO signalling system on the …