Industry News

09.07.2025
Berner Oberland-Bahnen orders five more multiple-unit trains from Stadler
The Berner Oberland-Bahnen (BOB) has ordered five more multiple-unit trains from Stadler. By exercising this option, the BOB is continuing the expansion and renewal of its fleet. The aim is to meet the constantly growing …

09.07.2025
New Limited Express Train Series N100 “SPACIA X” Wins the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025”
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (Tobu Railway) and Hitachi Rail's jointly developed, limited express train, the Series N100 “SPACIA X,” has been awarded the prestigious “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025,” organized by the Design Zentrum …

09.07.2025
GB Railfreight to haul Britain’s newest luxury sleeper train – The Britannic Explorer
GB Railfreight (GBRf), has announced that it will haul the Britannic Explorer, a new Belmond train and the first luxury sleeper service to journey across England and Wales. Under a new long-term partnership, GBRf will serve …

09.07.2025
Alstom receives the Red Dot Award 2025 for the design of Avelia Stream Nordic X80
Avelia Stream Nordic X80, developed for Swedish conditions, recognised for its innovative design
High-speed train capable of operating at up to 200 km/h in extreme weather conditions from –40 to +35 °C
A train designed …

04.07.2025
Vital overhaul of Spalding level crossing begins this weekend
Essential £215,000 upgrade to the Winsover Road level crossing in Spalding starts this Saturday night (5 July), improving rail reliability and safety for all users.
Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to plan alternative routes as the …

04.07.2025
Railway Industry Association launches new Traction Decarb Data tool
Ahead of the Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) event in Derby starting 3 July, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched the RIA Traction Decarb Tool – a new interactive resource containing rail decarbonisation and rolling …

04.07.2025
Wabtec Finalizes Acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technologies Division
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technologies division (Inspection Technologies), formerly part of the Scientific Solutions Division of Olympus Corporation, a global leader in Non-Destructive Testing, Remote …

04.07.2025
Metro line 1: First new Alstom train delivered to Collegno depot
The first of the planned four new Metropolis “Boa” trains to implement the current fleet was delivered today to the new workshop in Collegno.
The Alstom trains will already be equipped with the new automation system and …

03.07.2025
transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) Accelerates the Region’s Logistics Resilience, Sustainability, and Digitalization
As Southeast Asia experiences a surge in intra- regional trade, infrastructure investment, and digital transformation, the second edition of transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) returns to Singapore’s Sands Expo & …

02.07.2025
Union Pacific Celebrates its 163rd Birthday with New Commemorative No. 1616 Lincoln Locomotive in President Lincoln’s Hometown
Springfield Honored with Train Town USA Designation as part of the Festivities
Union Pacific Railroad celebrated its 163rd birthday today in the hometown of its famed founder – President Abraham Lincoln – with the help of …