Monthly Archives: August 2025

transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) 2025 to Advance Regional Connectivity and Logistics Transformation

21st August 2025

As Southeast Asia continues its rise as a global trade and logistics powerhouse, transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) will convene over 10,000 logistics professionals, more than 300 exhibitors, and 90+ expert speakers from October 29–31, 2025, at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. The event will spotlight supply chain innovation, […]

South Eastern Railway deploys IsoMat thermal technology to keep trains on the Tonbridge to Hastings line running in hot weather

15th August 2025

A new type of technology is being trialled on the Tonbridge to Hastings railway line to help keep trains running in hotter weather, and more reliable journeys for passengers and freight customers. The South Eastern Railway has partnered with UK green tech start-up Flint Engineering to combat excessive heat in railway signalling cabinets that can […]

Czech Republic to advance high-speed train travel with EIB advisory support

15th August 2025

EIB to advise Czech railway infrastructure manager Správa železnic on three major projects including the rail link to Prague airport and high-speed connections in the Moravia region. Aligned with Czech and EU transport strategies → the new lines will bolster European rail corridors connecting the Czech Republic with Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia EIB advisory services will […]

Alstom to modernise the Bucharest-Giurgiu railway line in Romania with electrification and ERTMS signalling system

15th August 2025

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, secures a new contract in Romania for the modernisation of the Bucharest-Giurgiu railway section, lot 2, by implementing ERTMS Level 2 signalling and electrification. This project, totalling approximately 450 million euro, of which Alstom’s share is approximately 25%, will enhance capacity, energy efficiency, and service reliability on […]

HS2 successfully completes major river realignment project in Warwickshire

15th August 2025

HS2 has completed a major river enhancement in Warwickshire, which at 749 metres is the most significant realignment of a natural river on the project. The re-naturalisation of the River Cole near Coleshill in Warwickshire will improve the existing river environment by creating more meander bends and enhancing habitats in the river and along its […]

Transpennine Route Upgrade celebrate as 25% of the route is electrified

13th August 2025

Sunday 3 August 2025 marked a major step forward for rail travel in the North, as the first electric passenger train officially ran between York (Colton Junction) and Church Fenton. This achievement means that 25% of the Transpennine main line is now electrified, laying the foundations for a faster, greener and more reliable railway between […]

Lokaltog orders ten additional battery-powered trains from Stadler

13th August 2025

Lokaltog A/S has placed an order for ten more battery-powered FLIRT Akku trains from Stadler, which were included as an option in the contract signed in October 2024. These innovative trains will reinforce the operator’s commitment to providing emission-free rail services in Easter Denmark. The new vehicles will join Lokaltog’s modern fleet in 2029, enabling […]

ETCS fleet fitment has begun at DB Cargo UK

13th August 2025

Photo: 66070, DB Cargo’s first fleet fitment loco entering the newly created ETCS fitment lanes at Toton TMD. DB Cargo UK has started work this week to fit the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives.  The work, which is being undertaken at DB Cargo’s Toton Traction Maintenance […]

Giant HS2 bridge ready to be moved into place in central Birmingham

13th August 2025

A specialist HS2 engineering team is preparing to move a 112m long, 1,631 tonne steel structure over a section of Lawley Middleway – part of Birmingham’s ring road this August. The operation will be delivered by HS2’s main works contractor in the Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) and their bridge move contractor Mammoet. Rather than […]

Network Rail to deliver £2.7m rail upgrades in Glasgow’s southside

1st August 2025

A £2.7m project to improve reliability and performance of train services in Glasgow’s southside is set to get underway this August.  The work involves replacing sections of the track on both sides of Pollokshields West Station, including 1.5 miles of new rails, 2,500 sleepers and 2,000 tonnes of ballast (the stone that supports the track). […]