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Spanish train drivers’ union Semaf has called for a strike after a driver was killed and at least 37 people injured when a train derailed and crashed at Gelida, around 32km west of Barcelona. The incident comes just two days...

At least 39 people have been killed after two high-speed trains were involved in a derailment and collision in southern Spain on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at around 18:45 GMT near Adamuz, in the province of Córdoba, approximately 360...

Hitachi Rail announced today that it is to become the first transportation company in the world to include NVIDIA’s latest and most powerful platform - NVIDIA IGX Thor – in its AI-led digital asset management platform, HMAX. The new IGX Thor platform will provide up...

Eurostar has announced a landmark €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains built by Alstom Group – the first ever to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network. Eurostar has confirmed an order for...

Alstom has successfully completed the installation and assessment body certification of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 on the Head of Series (HoS) for the IÉ 22000 Class, marking a significant milestone in Ireland’s rail modernisation. The train...

As part of a joint venture, Hitachi Rail has brought a new digital solution, ‘InGa-Z’, to market, which can transform efficiency at intermodal freight terminals. Protostellar GmbH, is the joint venture driving this solution and consists of Hitachi Rail, MT...

Amey has secured its first contract in the US market with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to deliver an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Implementation System for the Long Island Rail Road.   The $2.8m (£2m) contract with the MTA will see...

Voestalpine Railway Systems, part of leading steel and technology group Voestalpine and global leader in railway infrastructure solutions, has acquired 100% of the shares in Hird Rail Services Limited, based in Doncaster, UK. This acquisition strengthens Voestalpine Railway Systems...

Millions of passengers could benefit from quicker and more convenient travel across Europe as the UK and Germany establish a joint taskforce to explore a new direct rail link between the two countries. The landmark partnership, agreed as part of...

Arriva Group has today signed a contract with Škoda for €300 million to supply new electric trains in Czech Republic, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to operating modern, sustainable and comfortable passenger transport across Europe. Under the agreement, Škoda will supply...