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Hitachi refiles notice of Thales merger with EU
Hitachi Rail is hoping to finally receive clearance for its merger with Thales GTS after refiling a notification with the …
Amtrak launches awareness campaign for Rail Safety Week
The police department of US national railroad company Amtrak has joined forces with a rail safety charity to carry out …
Alstom set to boost Poland’s position in domestic market
Global rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has announced the consolidation of all activities in the Polish market under one organisation, ALSTOM …
Turkey moves against Europe with trade corridor alternative to IPEC
Turkish President Erdogan has announced plans for an alternative trade corridor to the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) agreed by the …
Avanti granted long-term contract after operational struggles
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast has been awarded a long-term contract by the Department for Transport (DfT) after months …
Adif completes key section of Mediterranean corridor
Spanish rail infrastructure administrator Adif is making progress in the Mediterranean Corridor construction with the inauguration of the new line between …
Poland’s Pesa signs rolling stock deal in Romania
Polish rolling stock manufacturer PESA has been chosen by Romania’s Railway Reform Authority for the supply of 20 new EMU …
Final train delivered for Berlin’s new S-Bahn fleet
The last of more than 100 new trains have been delivered for the Berlin and Brandenburg S-Bahn transit system in …
Alstom announces talent programme for Spanish students
French locomotive manufacturer Alstom has launched the 11th version of the Alstom Talent Energy Programme in Spain, aimed at university …
Irish Rail enlists DIGAS for diesel-hydrogen retrofit project
Ireland’s railway network operator Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has enlisted retrofit company DIGAS to convert one of its freight diesel …
The great modal shift: how to persuade passengers to move from plane to train
This year – or 3 July 2023 to be precise – the average global air temperature reached a sweltering 17.01°C, …
KiwiRail commits to changes after review into metro disruption
New Zealand’s state rail operator KiwiRail has committed to making changes to its operations following the publication of an independent …
Progress Rail launches anti-trust legal case against Wabtec
Progress Rail, Caterpillar’s rail division, has begun legal proceedings against its rival Wabtec over its acquisition of General Electric Co. …
Major construction work begins on Beaulieu Park station in Essex
The long-awaited construction of a new railway station in Essex, UK, has taken a step forward with the awarding of …
Avanti reaches milestone in Pendolino refurb project
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast has reached a significant milestone in the refurbishment of its Pendolino fleet, as work …