People
What leaders from Kosovo’s rail industry were doing in the UK
A delegation from Kosovo's rail industry has visited Bombardier's maintenance depot, Great Central Railway's new bridge and a level crossing on a recent trip to the UK.
The group were visiting to learn about how the UK rail sector manages...
Heritage
Union Pacific unveils special locomotive in honour of armed forces
UP No. 1943, also known as 'The Spirit', was created in collaboration with military veterans who work for the company and in respect of the number of ex-Forces personnel that have or currently work for UP.
Light Rail
Travel on Dublin’s new tram extension before it opens to the public
Dublin's tram network has given customers a sneak peak of its new Cross City extension - weeks before it opens to the public.
Rail Freight
Green light for new South Africa-Swaziland rail link
A proposed rail freight link between South Africa and Swaziland has achieved a major milestone after proving its viability.
Rail Business
Transtech to supply up to 65 trams to Tampere
Rolling stock manufacturer Transtech will supply up to 65 new trams to the city of Tampere, Finland.
Infrastructure
PKP to spend €60m modernising 182 level crossings
Polish State Railways has revealed plans to spend around €60.7 million improving safety at 182 level crossings by replacing "worn out equipment".
Rail News
Potential sites for new Old Oak Common London Overground stations presented
Transport for London (TfL) has released details of proposed sites for two new London Overground stations at Old Oak Common.
Franchise News
Leo Express becomes Poland’s first private rail operator
Czech Republic-headquartered Leo Express has become Poland's first private rail operator following permission to run services on the Krakow - Prague route.
Rail Business
Alstom and Bombardier issue $100m contracts for Paris double-deck trains
Faiveley Transport has been awarded a contract for more than $100 million to supply systems for SNCF’s new generation double-deck trains in Paris.
Franchise News
Bombardier and CAF to make 413 carriages for new West Midlands franchise
Bombardier will manufacture 36 three-carriage and 45 five-carriage Aventra trains at its Derby site, while CAF will produce 12 two-carriage and 14 four-carriage Civity trains.
Latest News
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...