Locomotion No. 1 was built in 1825 by a legacy Alstom company Pioneering locomotive to join others from the UK National Collection at Alstom’s three-day festival for Railway 200 Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is delighted to announce that the latest exhibit confirmed for The Greatest Gathering is the 200 year-old steam engine, […]
Cylus, a global rail cybersecurity company, and duagon, a leader in communication, computing, and control technology for railway and embedded systems, have partnered to develop a seamlessly integrated technological solution that brings cybersecurity directly into the rolling stock network architecture. This collaboration combines duagon’s security gateway with Cylus’s rail-specific cybersecurity platform to deliver built-in protection, […]
The creation of the new partnership follows the Waterloo Station Vision published last year which set out a series of long-term aspirations for both the station and the wider area. London Waterloo Station is the fourth busiest station in Great Britain. Located next to the cultural hub of the South Bank and home to major […]
HS2 has delivered another boost to regional economies along the West Midlands – London growth corridor, as it confirms that over 5,000 unemployed people have progressed into jobs on Britian’s biggest construction project. The latest data from HS2 Ltd shows that an additional 199 jobseekers joined the workforce between January and March 2025, taking the […]
Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera (MVR) has ordered eight new cogwheel trains from Stadler. The completely redesigned multiple-unit trains will take passengers from Montreux to the summit of Rochers-de-Naye from 2029. The special panoramic windows offer an optimal view of the Alps and Lake Geneva during the journey. The trains produced in Bussnang (TG) offer a high level […]
HS2 is donating thousands of pieces of ballast to the Bluebell Railway in West Sussex as the rail industry unites to mark 200 years of rail travel. Some 4,000 tonnes of ballast – enough to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool – was used by HS2 in specially constructed sidings while tunnelling work was carried out […]
On stand A1460, Alstom will showcase the next generation DT6 metro and signalling for Hamburg Alstom will also present its innovations to decarbonise rail, elevate passenger experience and maximise rail system performance Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will participate in the UITP Global Transport Summit taking place at Messe Hamburg from 15 […]
In a move towards sustainable transportation, Horton Quarry, located near Horton-in-Ribblesdale in North Yorkshire, is set to reconnect with the Settle to Carlisle railway line, following the reinstatement of a former rail connection by VolkerRail. Horton Quarry, owned by Heidelberg Materials UK, has been a cornerstone of the Yorkshire Dales National Park since 1889, producing […]
The South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) has successfully completed the required infrastructure upgrades on the West Anglia main line to support the future rail services for Cambridge South station. Appointed in September 2023, SRSA (comprised of Colas Rail UK, Network Rail and AECOM) has delivered a range of major infrastructure upgrades between Shepreth and Cambridge […]
As part of Croatia’s broader push toward green technology in public transport, the country’s first battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) was launched on 13th May into regular service. The train now operates on the Zagreb – Bjelovar – Zagreb route. The train’s ceremonial debut featured the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport […]
