East Kilbride-Glasgow line electrification upgrade to begin in January 2025
Network Rail has announced that the major electrification project of the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow is set to …
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MTA launches new 4,200hp locomotives to replace Metro-North fleet
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in the US has revealed new 4,200hp locomotives to upgrade and replace the current fleet …
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How to build a next-generation of railway cybersecurity
The railways are a pivotal part of the UK's infrastructure. The most recent Office for Road and Rail figures recorded …
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Amtrak, Midwestern partners get federal grants for rail upgrades
Amtrak, along with its Midwestern partners, has secured up to $300m in federal grants, aimed at enhancing rail services in …
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Stadler secures €134m Lisbon Metro contract
Stadler has received a €134m ($145.5m) contract from Metropolitano de Lisboa to manufacture and supply 24 three-car trains. This deal marks …
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Vossloh to deliver rail fastening and switch systems for Morocco’s high-speed line
Vossloh, a railway technology provider, has secured a contract worth approximately €75m ($81.05m) with the Moroccan state railroad ONCF for …
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Alstom secures Citadis tram fleet upgrade contract in Madrid
Metro Ligero Oeste (MLO), the transport operator in Madrid, has formalised a contract with Alstom for a comprehensive overhaul of …
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UK Budget for transport explained: A “helpful start” or a ”disappointment”?
Nearly five months after the UK public voted in a new government, the top finance minister of Keir Starmer’s administration …
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California awards over $189m for LOSSAN corridor projects
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) has allocated over $189m to enhance the Los Angeles – San Diego – San …
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Hector Rail to trial RMD’s rear-view camera
Scandinavian rail freight operator Hector Rail has announced the testing of the Digital Surveillance Camera System, also known as the …
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HNTB secures contract from Amtrak to support Harrisburg Line electrification
Amtrak has issued a contract to HNTB pertaining to an upgrade of the power system along a critical segment of …
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Alstom, partners secure federal funds of around $16m for hybrid train tech
New York Senator Charles (Chuck) Schumer has announced a federal investment of nearly $16m aimed at advancing the Hybrid Locomotive …
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Ways to grow your personal brand
What is a brand? A simple question, but one that strikes fear into the hearts of many senior marketers. Why? …
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Railway Technology Excellence Awards 2024: SYSTRA
SYSTRA, a leading engineering and consulting group, won two awards in the Innovation and M&A categories in the 2024 Railway …
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EC penalises rail operators ČD and ÖBB over antitrust concerns
The European Commission (EC) has imposed fines totalling €48.7m ($52.6m) on Czech rail operator České dráhy (ČD) and Austrian rail …
