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Berlin freight tram plan needs legal clarity

GERMANY: The introduction of freight trams in Berlin could be feasible, an inter...

DB secures digital signalling capabilities with long-te...

GERMANY: Deutsche Bahn has awarded four long-term framework contracts which are ...

Self-monitoring turnout research targets safety and rel...

CZECH REPUBLIC: Track component manufacturer DT-Výhybkárna a strojírna has launc...

SNCF to use Wabtec automated inspection technologies

FRANCE: Passenger operator SNCF Voyageurs is to expand its use of Wabtec’s Kinet...

New operating system deployed in level crossing upgrade

UK: Network Rail has completed the modernisation of Skerne Road level crossing a...

ÖBB orders more Mireo EMUs

AUSTRIA: Austrian Federal Railways has awarded Siemens Mobility a firm order to ...

Hydrogen loco development to incorporate genset and hyb...

USA: Sierra Northern Railway has acquired the assets of diesel-battery hybrid an...

More Talgo acquisition proposals announced

SPAIN: A Basque consortium has submitted an offer to acquire a 29·8% stake in Ta...

Škoda Group orders ABB traction batteries

CZECH REPUBLIC: ABB is to supply Škoda Group with its newly introduced Pro Serie...

DB Cargo UK’s royal warrant renewed by King

UK: King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK a new warrant for the operation and...

Extension of Tren Maya to Belize and Guatemala proposed...

MEXICO: President Claudia Sheinbaum has set out plans to extend Mexico’s 1 477 k...

Herat – Kandahar railway design contracts awarded

AFGHANISTAN: Acting Minister of Public Works Mohammad Issa Sani has signed five ...

Trans-Pennine container service aims to transfer freigh...

UK: Direct Rail Services and PD Ports have launched a trial rail freight service...

Hafeet Rail awards freight terminal and wagon contracts

OMAN: UAE to Oman railway project promoter Hafeet Rail has awarded contracts for...

Eurostar targets Chinese market with WeChat payment option

EUROPE: Eurostar has worked with EuroPass and payment company PayXpert to launch...

UAE rail sector graduate scheme aims to nurture local s...

UAE: The first intake has completed what Dubai metro and tram operator Keolis MH...

Wabtec plans closure of Doncaster site

UK: Wabtec has announced plans to close its Doncaster site and withdraw from the...

Mexico: Guided buses challenge urban rail projects

While Mexico is enjoying a renaissance in rail investment at a national level, u...

UK: Clarity of mission puts East West Rail project on t...

The development of a rail corridor serving the globally important hubs of innova...

Train operating contract to bring a ‘generational chang...

GERMANY: The selection of DB Regio for a contract to operate Mittelthüringer Akk...

Railway supply industry news round-up

This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.

Adelaide train services return to the public sector

AUSTRALIA: The government of South Australia has taken the operation of suburban...

Great British Railways: Industry seeks clarity as refor...

The biggest reforms to Britain’s railways since privatisation 30 years ago are n...

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