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Tackling signal coverage blackspots on the Central Coast line

The governments of Australia and New South Wales are investing a combined $16 million in a bid to tackle signal coverage blackspots on the Central Coast line.

Skylight restoration work underway at Chicago Union station

Amtrak has begun a $22 million project to restore a 92-year-old skylight in Chicago Union station's Great Hall - the operator's fourth busiest station. Built in 1925, the 219-foot-long skylight is 115ft above floor level but over the years the barrel-vaulted...

This is what a Coventry tram system could look like

The autonomous "very light rail" system is subject to approval of the business case and is said to be cheaper, quieter and more environmentally friendly than anything currently available, according to the University of Warwick.

EU finances transport hub in Northern Ireland to boost cross-border travel

Waterside railway station in Londonderry is to be transformed thanks to funding from the European Union.

India’s railway minister announces wave of “transformative” decisions

India's new railway minister Piyush Goyal has announced a wave of decisions to transform the railways into "the engine that fuels the development journey towards New India."

What next for Siemens Alstom in the UK?

It will probably take many months before regulatory permission is obtained, and then it will be interesting to observe which products become dominant.

Levenmouth’s rail link moves a step closer in Scotland

It is now likely that the mothballed Levenmouth branch will be Scotland’s next new railway following a recent Scottish Parliament debate.

Panama Metro shortlists 7 companies to build monorail system

Authorities in Panama have shortlisted seven companies to build a monorail, also known as Line 3 of the capital city's metro system.

A new gateway to China: Europe prepares for the launch of Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway

A new rail corridor linking Azerbaijan to Turkey via Georgia is set to launch in September, establishing a new freight link between Europe and China.

Siemens Alstom: 9 key questions answered

A selection of the biggest issues that were addressed by Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser and Alstom CEO Henri Poupart-Lafarge in the aftermath of the announced merger of Alstom and Siemens' mobility division.

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New trains named after Wrexham Football Hollywood stars

Transport for Wales has named two new trains after the home cities of Wrexham Football Club owners Ryan Reynolds...