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- Great British Railways’ proposal to simplify Delay Repay
by Katherine Tweedy on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:35 amPlans for Great British Railways aim to deliver a simpler, fairer experience for rail passengers, […]
- Banbury Depot to be celebrated with a special passenger service
by Katherine Tweedy on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 5:30 pmBanbury Depot is a major facility operated by Chiltern Railways and received a £9.4 million […]
- Northern predicts record number of passengers travelling on iconic line in 2026
by Katherine Tweedy on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 4:30 pmassenger numbers on the scenic Settle–Carlisle Line are expected to top one million this year as […]
- Network Rail unveils new Greater Manchester depot
by Katherine Tweedy on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 3:30 pmA £10 million rail maintenance depot has been unveiled at Guide Bridge to help keep passenger and […]
- Wensleydale Railway to host Home Fleet Diesel Gala
by Katherine Tweedy on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 3:00 pmWensleydale Railway has announced the key dates for its annual Home Fleet Diesel Gala 2026 over the […]
- Annual Easter Egg-Spress to return to Swindon Railway
by Katherine Tweedy on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 2:30 pmSwindon and Cricklade Railway is preparing to host the annual Easter Egg-Spress on Friday, 3, […]
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- China orders a high-speed rail grinding train from Vossloh
by Petru Muresan on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:11 amChina has ordered a new HSG-2 (High Speed Grinding) high-speed rail grinding train from the German […]
- Tampa International Airport introduces Innovia R APM vehiclesby pamela on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:20 am
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has brought into service four new Innovia R APM vehicles, branded […]
- Investment in the signalling system on Portugal’s Northern Lineby Petru Muresan on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:03 am
Portugal’s Northern Line has received an investment of EUR 95 million to modernize its signaling […]
- Agreement for the electrification of the Ebersberg–Wasserburg lineby Petru Muresan on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 12:45 pm
The Bavarian Ministry of Transport and Deutsche Bahn have signed a contract to implement and […]
- Budapest’s Combino trams celebrate 20 years in serviceby Petru Muresan on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 10:33 am
The fleet of Siemens Combino trams, operated by the BKV transport company in Budapest, is […]
- Space technology on the rails: ESA and Tended test a system for railway constructionby Petru Muresan on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 9:56 am
The British company Tended has launched a new project in collaboration with the European Space […]
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- The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2026 Is Here!by Josephine Cordero Sapién on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 12:01 am
In this issue, we take a closer look at some of the developments and innovations shaping today’s […]
- Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchesterby Joey Stoate on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 12:06 pm
A brand-new, 10 million GBP rail maintenance depot has been unveiled at Guide Bridge, Greater […]
- KeolisAmey to Operate and Maintain Dublin’s Luas Light Rail Systemby Joey Stoate on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 11:02 am
Keolis and Amey have officially been awarded the contract to both operate and maintain Dublin’s […]
- Sweden: Alstom to Provide Maintenance for Västtågen Fleetby Joey Stoate on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 10:46 am
Alstom is set to continue its long-standing partnership with Statens Järnvägar (SJ) following the […]
- Riyadh Metro Records 200 Million Passenger Journeysby Tiana May on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 9:56 am
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that the Riyadh Metro has recorded a […]
- Key Technology Trends Transforming Rail Infrastructure in 2026by Tiana May on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 9:12 am
Rail infrastructure is undergoing rapid transformation as governments and operators modernise […]
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- Glasgow Central update: nine platforms to reopen tomorrow
on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 9:21 amPart of Glasgow Central High Level station will be back in use from tomorrow, after the destructive […]
- Delay Repay system to be simplified under GBR
on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:29 amThe government has announced changes to the Delay Repay system when Great British Railways is in […]
- Glasgow Central High Level could reopen soon
on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:04 amSome ScotRail services could return to Glasgow Central High Level later this week, as work […]
- Chiltern Railways renationalisation date revealed
on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 1:01 amThe Department for Transport’s programme of renationalisation is continuing, with the next former […]
- No reopening date for Glasgow Central high level yet
on Mawrth 13, 2026 at 9:39 amThere is no reopening date for the main line platforms at Glasgow Central yet, after a building […]
- Five West Midlands stations to open -- if ORR says yes
on Mawrth 12, 2026 at 8:31 amFive restored railway stations are due to open in the West Midlands over the next three or four […]
Railway Technology The leading site for news and procurement in the railway industry
- Railway Technology Excellence Awards 2025: Continentalby Nikki Thompson on Ionawr 28, 2026 at 8:51 am
ContiTech is won the Product Launches award for Suspension Bushings in the 2025 Railway Technology Excellence Awards The post Railway Technology Excellence Awards 2025: Continental appeared first on Railway Technology.
- VinSpeed teams up with Siemens Mobility for Vietnam high-speed rail projectby RanjithKumar Dharma on Rhagfyr 19, 2025 at 2:25 pm
VinSpeed High-Speed Railway Investment and Development Joint Stock Company, which is part of Vingroup, is joining forces with Siemens Mobility to advance high-speed rail development in Vietnam. The post VinSpeed teams up with Siemens Mobility for Vietnam high-speed rail project appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Alstom wins €1bn role in Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East projectby RanjithKumar Dharma on Rhagfyr 19, 2025 at 2:20 pm
Alstom has secured a €1bn ($1.17bn) share of a contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East project in Melbourne, Australia. The post Alstom wins €1bn role in Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East project appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Excellence Awards 2025 – Winners Announced!by lokendergd on Rhagfyr 19, 2025 at 7:57 am
The Railway Technology Excellence Awards winners have been announced! Download our full 60+ page report to find out more The post Excellence Awards 2025 – Winners Announced! appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Koleje Mazowieckie signs agreement for additional FLIRT EMUs from Stadlerby RanjithKumar Dharma on Rhagfyr 18, 2025 at 3:09 pm
Koleje Mazowieckie has signed a contract with Stadler Polska for the procurement of 11 additional FLIRT electric multiple units (EMUs). The post Koleje Mazowieckie signs agreement for additional FLIRT EMUs from Stadler appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Siemens Mobility and Equans conclude Belgian rail ETCS upgradeby RanjithKumar Dharma on Rhagfyr 18, 2025 at 3:05 pm
Belgium has completed the rollout of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 across its national railway. The post Siemens Mobility and Equans conclude Belgian rail ETCS upgrade appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Siemens wins order for 61 battery trains for Westphalia Regional Networkby RanjithKumar Dharma on Rhagfyr 17, 2025 at 1:59 pm
Siemens has secured an order from Zweckverband Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) to supply 61 battery-powered trains for NNW in Germany. The post Siemens wins order for 61 battery trains for Westphalia Regional Network appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Rail Vision secures European patent for AI rail collision avoidance systemby RanjithKumar Dharma on Rhagfyr 16, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Rail Vision has received a patent from the European Patent Office for a railway collision avoidance method and system that uses AI and electro-optical imaging. The post Rail Vision secures European patent for AI rail collision avoidance system appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Our first Railtours of 2026!on Chwefror 22, 2026
Our plans to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the HST this year are shaping up, so we are pleased to confirm our first Railtours for 2026. The North-South Connection – Friday ... Read more
- Big Revealed!on Ionawr 23, 2026
125 Group & 125 Preservation are proud to present our newly painted power cars, along with 3 of our MK3 coaches which were unveiled to the public today (23rd January ... Read more
- 43190 to become spares donor for 125 Group fleeton Tachwedd 28, 2025
In partnership with Romic Group, 125 Group are pleased to have taken delivery of power car 43190. This concludes a deal to swap some of our redundant MK3 coaches for ... Read more
- Iconic InterCity 125 to Join East Lancashire Railway Fleet in New Partnership with 125 Groupon Hydref 13, 2025
125 Group are pleased to announce that an agreement has been signed with the East Lancashire Railway which will see a number of our preserved HST vehicles based there, forming ... Read more
- Important Shop Update – USA Shippingon Awst 29, 2025
From 29 August, the de minimus rules by which UK suppliers have been able to ship low value sales items to the United States of America without incurring trade / ... Read more