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Bombardier and Hitachi to submit joint bid for HS2 trains contract

Bombardier Transportation and Hitachi Rail aim to deliver a "Spitfire for the British railway" as they join forces to make a bid for HS2 Phase One's £2.75 billion rolling stock contract. A shortlist to build at least 54 conventional compatible trains...

Return of the Rail Partnership Awards

From state ownership under British Rail to its break-up into more than 100 privately owned companies and the transfer back of infrastructure to the arms-length public body Network Rail, the control of Britain’s railways has a long and well...

Europe’s ‘ineffective patchwork’ of high-speed railways unlikely to achieve long-term goals

The EU's current strategy for high-speed rail will struggle to achieve its long-term targets and has resulted in a 'patchwork' of poorly connected national networks, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

Brightline: Next stop Tampa?

Brightline has submitted a proposal to the Florida Department of Transportation to lease state-owned right of way and build a privately-funded passenger railway between Orlando and Tampa.

Moscow’s majestic metro stations

In six of the Russian cities hosting the 2018 World Cup, underground metros will transport football fans to and from games but there's one in particular that's been leaving tourists in awe: the Moscow Metro.

Network Rail launches tender for track work contracts worth almost £5bn

These 10-year contracts begin in 2019 and introduce three new geographically-focused 'alliances' between Network Rail, designers and construction suppliers.

Stadler “emerges stronger” from 2015 crisis

Not only did Stadler have an order intake of around €3 billion in 2017, but it now employs 7,600 members of staff - more than it ever has before.

Siemens bags £1.5bn contract to build new generation Tube trains

Siemens has been named by Transport for London (TfL) as the chosen supplier for the £1.5 billion Deep Tube rolling stock contract.

The Rail Partnership Awards 2018

Rail companies of all sizes came together to recognise the industry’s greatest achievements at the Rail Partnership Awards on 7 June. Last held in 2015, the relaunched event was organised by Rail Media on behalf of Network Rail and provided...

Siemens launches new line of high-speed trains

Siemens has announced a new high-speed train concept, Velaro Novo, ahead of this year's InnoTrans exhibition.

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Unseen photos from the Coronation released by SWR for the first anniversary

South Western Railway (SWR) has released new, unseen photos ahead of the first anniversary of the Coronation of Their...