Rail

Restoration update released on steam locomotive No. 35011

An update has been issued on the next stage in the restoration of Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacific No. 35011, General Steam Navigation.

Gdańsk signs €120m Pesa order for Poland’s longest trams

POLAND: Gdańsk’s public transport operator has signed a contract worth more than €120m with domestic manufacturer Pesa for 20 new trams. At nearly 47 m long, they will be the longest in Poland, with t…

Midlands Set for Huge Gathering of Over 100 Heritage Vehicles

The Great Central Railway has planned a major event for next year.

Škoda Group Begins Production of New Arriva Trains for Czechia

Škoda Group has started production of a new generation of electric multiple units for Arriva, with the first car body already painted at its Ostrava plant in the Czech Republic. The manufacturer has c…

Funding secured for new Lancashire station

Funding is now in place for a new station in Lancashire, between Preston and Blackpool North.

US DOT Invests $13.3 Million in SEPTA Commuter Railcars

The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced a 13.3 million USD investment to upgrade a twin railcar for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) Silverliner IV commu…

Manchester stations set for major upgrades as contract awarded to Kier

A contract has been awarded to deliver major improvements across stations in Greater Manchester.

Latest Train Sim World 7 release visits Yorkshire

As a change from high-speed or continental travel, the latest offering for Train Sim World 7 focuses on routes through Airedale and Wharfedale.

Alstom to Showcase Coradia Stream, Traxx Universal & More at InnoTrans 2026

Alstom has unveiled its plans for InnoTrans 2026, detailing its offerings for attendees of the show. With a main base at booth #450 in Hall 3.2, the company will also be utilising a set of two outdoor…

Starlight Christmas services to run at Somerset railway

Christmas magic is returning to the East Somerset Railway with special Santa by Starlight services.

London and Sussex journeys to be improved with timetable change

Timetable changes coming into effect on 14 December will positively impact Southeastern Railway services.

The Quiet Return of Mechanical Emergency Egress

Rail Is Becoming More Digital. Emergency Escape Shouldn’t Depend on It. Rail transport systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and electronically integrated. Automated signalling, predictive d…

How Scenario Planning Helps Rail Teams Respond to Scope and Timing Change

Rail scenario planning has become more important because rail plans rarely stay fixed for long. A workbank may begin with a clear baseline, but once planners, route teams and delivery leads start work…

Always Connected in Motion: VTC 1040 and nROK 1040 Power Mobile Gateways from Road to Rail

As transportation systems evolve toward fully connected operations, seamless communication between onboard systems and control centers is critical. The VTC 1040 / VTC 1040-C2 and nROK 1040-A / nROK 10…

Bulgaria launches Alstom fleet after race to meet EU funding deadline

BULGARIA: State-owned operator BDZ has put its first Alstom Coradia Stream EMUs into regular passenger service, less than three weeks after introducing its new Škoda RegioPanter fleet. The twin launch…

Great British Railways launches consultation on new plans

Great British Railways is set to combine decisions on passenger and freight services across the rail network.

Spain: Indra to Maintain ADIF High-Speed Rail Traffic Management Technology

Indra has been awarded a new contract by Spanish railway infrastructure management firm Adif to carry out maintenance and support of systems and equipment operating at its Traffic Regulation Centres –…

UK’s Rail Safety & Standards Board to meet international affiliates at InnoTrans

UK: Membership Development Managers from the UK’s Rail Safety & Standards Board will be attending the InnoTrans 2026 trade fair in Berlin to meet with affiliates and organisations from across the inte…

Urban rail industry news round-up

This week’s round-up of news from the global urban transport sector. On September 5 Wien tram Line 18 was extended from Schlachthausgasse on U-Bahn Line U3 to Stadion on U2, serving the Ernst Happel S…

Avanti West Coast provided £5bn economic boost to the UK in 2025

Avanti Highlights a successful 2025 at its Stakeholder Conference in Manchester