ERA issues marketing authorisation for the TGV-M Deliveries of trainsets in early summer and ramp-up in the second half of the year An exceptional phase of pre-commercial running under real-world conditions on the French railway network before passengers are welcomed aboard this new train named TGV INOUI The first passengers will be welcomed on board […]
Booth Industries has completed the first of 300 safety-critical cross-passage doors for the HS2 project at a new factory in Bolton, supporting more than 130 jobs in the north-west. The purpose-built 600m2 facility – which opened in 2021 – sits alongside the company’s main factory in the heart of Bolton, increasing production capacity while enabling greater […]
Stadler and Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore (ŽPCG) have signed a contract for the delivery of three four-car FLIRT electric multiple units. The new trains will make a significant contribution to the modernization of passenger rail transport in Montenegro, sustainably enhancing comfort, safety and the overall attractiveness of public transport. The new FLIRT trains are based […]
Intermodal connection links UK flows with northern Spain CargoBeamer, a leading provider of intermodal solutions for transporting semi-trailers by rail, has increased the frequency of its Calais – Perpignan service from four to six weekly roundtrips. The expansion has been implemented in two steps: a fifth roundtrip was added in April 2026, with a sixth […]
Strike action, Birmingham Pride, and bank holiday celebrations means trains and stations in the West Midlands and Chiltern area will be extra busy this weekend. Industrial action affecting West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway (WMR and LNR) trains means significantly reduced services will run on all their routes on Friday 22 May and Saturday […]
Closures essential for continued testing of the new Piccadilly line trains on the Underground network before they start entering service between December 2026 and June 2027. Transport for London (TfL) is advising Piccadilly line customers to plan ahead during upcoming closures, as vital upgrade work continues ahead of a brand-new fleet of trains beginning to enter service between December 2026 and June 2027. The new trains will bring […]
VolkerRail is preparing to deliver one of the largest track renewal schemes in the current control period, as part of the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), with a major programme of works planned at London Charing Cross and Waterloo East this summer From Sunday 26 July to Sunday 16 August 2026, both stations will close to […]
Hitachi Rail will contribute to the development of signaling and telecommunications railway systems for the new Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo passenger corridor, a strategic project that strengthens its presence in Mexico and consolidates its role in the modernization of the country’s railway infrastructure. The new line will cover approximately 396 kilometers, connecting Derramadero (Saltillo), Monterrey, and Nuevo […]
The first phase of Mid Cornwall Metro services began this morning, with local business leaders welcoming the significantly enhanced train service between Newquay and Par. From this morning, trains are running hourly between Newquay and Par, more than doubling the previous timetable and delivering the most frequent service on the line for more than 60 […]
VR has commissioned the new rolling stock wheelset maintenance centre, Wheel Works, and a modern wheelset lathe in Pieksämäki. The investment significantly strengthens Finland’s security of supply and the operational reliability of rail traffic, as Finland now has two wheelset lathes that are critical for rail traffic operations instead of one. The new lathe also […]
