Monthly Archives: November 2025

All aboard! The Polar Express arrives at Euston station

Families are set to embark on magical journeys from London Euston this year as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride arrives in style at the station. After a roaring success last year, the charter train promises to bring the Christmas classic film to life, creating unforgettable memories throughout December. This year, Euston station is proudly hosting The Polar Express again, bringing […]

Hitachi Rail sets out vision for golden Australian rail future

Hitachi Rail showcases innovation and commitment to Australia at AusRAIL PLUS 2025 Melbourne – At AusRAIL PLUS 2025, Hitachi Rail reaffirmed its long-term commitment to transforming mobility in Australia and its leadership in sustainable, digital rail solutions. Hitachi Rail has a strong footprint in the country, with more than 650 people based across Brisbane, Perth and […]

FIRST TO THE FUTURE: Lumo owner bids to turbo-charge UK rail with new routes

FirstGroup plc plans to expand its open access rail operations through its successful Lumo business, boosting connectivity, improving UK productivity and passenger choice across the UK. The expansion aims to replicate the success of Lumo’s Edinburgh to London service in driving material growth on the East Coast Main Line. Lumo operates without government subsidy and […]

Alstom provides advanced technology to support Adif’s trials for implementing ERTMS on low density lines

Alstom’s innovative signalling technology is now powering Adif’s just-started tests of a new ERTMS application, specifically designed for secondary railway lines with low traffic density. The trials have begun this November on the metre-gauge section between La Asunción Universidad (León) and Guardo, part of the León–Bilbao line. Among the main innovations of the project is […]

transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia 2025 (tlacSEA 2025) Unites Regional Logistics Leaders to Drive Innovation, Resilience & Sustainable Growth

transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) 2025 concluded successfully from October 29 to 31, 2025, at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, attracting more than 8,100 participants from 92 countries. The strong turnout, which included senior executives, C-suite leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators, underscores Southeast Asia’s growing position as a strategically […]

Knorr-Bremse and VTG sign strategic framework agreement to push digitalization in rail freight

iWagons equipped with FreightControl Sentinel mark the next step in the digitalization of rail freight transport in the United Kingdom – with huge potential for other markets. | © VTG Rail UK Strategic partnership between Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK accelerates digital modernization of rail freight transport in the United Kingdom Exclusive multi-million euro framework […]

Upgrades to life expired electrified assets across North West and Central

To ensure continued reliability, improve safety, and increase performance of electrified infrastructure across Network Rail’s North West and Central region, VolkerRail is upgrading life expired assets across 12 sites along the route. The upgrades form part of the North West Electrification Programme (NWEP) post commission works, to address outstanding deficiencies of assets, and will see […]

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group receives ‘Gold’ in EcoVadis sustainability rating

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is a global leader in sustainability Top rating for ÖBB freight subsidiary in industry rating Sustainable procurement and ethics rated particularly highly The international EcoVadis rating once again confirms that ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is among the world’s leading companies in terms of sustainability – and even ranks among the […]

‘Hotshot’ thermal imaging cameras to help prevent delays on South Western Railways

South Western Railway and Network Rail collaboration sees innovative year-long trial of thermal imaging cameras to help prevent delays Two cameras have been fitted to a South Western Railway train, now named ‘Hotshot’, to monitor tracks in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset Faults that the Hotshot train will help detect can otherwise typically cause […]

NEXRAIL selects Stadler’s EURO9000 Panto-Battery Hybrid Locomotives to move rail freight to zero-emission

NEXRAIL has placed an order with Stadler for the supply of up to 200 EURO9000 panto battery hybrid locomotives. This EURO9000 combines up to 9MW of pantograph power with 1,2MW of high-performance battery power. It will be the first mainline corridor locomotive that can offer zero-emission transport from terminal to terminal. The smart battery module […]