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BODE Enters Next Phase of Growth through Strategic Partnership with Waterland
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (597+ words) BODE has developed into a leading partner to rail vehicle manufacturers and public transport operators globally and today offers comprehensive capabilities across engineering, production, service and maintenance of door and access systems. At the same time, continuity remains a key…...
Does the US Need a Nationwide High-Speed Rail Plan?
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1083+ words) The US High Speed Rail Conference (USHSR), held in Washington, D. C. from 12-14 May 2026, brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of high-speed rail in America. This implementation is aided by China's centralised government and the scale of its economy, enabling…...
Amtrak Officially Accepts First Airo Trainset
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (207+ words) Amtrak has celebrated the official acceptance of its first Airo trainset. The unit, which departed from the Bear Maintenance Facility earlier this week, will now begin its cross-country journey west to Seattle. Upon arrival in Washington; final testing will begin…...
UK: Latest National Timetable Changes to Increase Capacity & Connectivity
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (313+ words) National rail timetable changes aim to bring increased capacity, improved connectivity and targeted service enhancements across England when they launch on Sunday 17 May. The changes form part of a regular twice-yearly timetable update, and will apply to all eight train…...
DB Infra GO Completes Renovation on Key Section of Hamburg " Berlin Line
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (411+ words) DB Infra GO has announced the completion of a corridor renovation along the northern section of the rail link between Hamburg and Berlin. Renovation works have seen a major renewal of tracks, switches, noise barriers and signal boxes, as well…...
Wheeled Excavator with Rail Gear on Major Track Renewal Project
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) Railway-News Wheeled Excavator with Rail Gear on Major Track Renewal Project A major track renewal project launched by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority posed a major test for the multi-task capability of Gradall Track Star railway maintenance machines working on…...
European Commission Proposes New Rules to Enable Seamless European Train Travel
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (362+ words) The European Commission has proposed a new set of rules that aim to enable seamless travel across Europe. A set of three proposals will simplify planning and booking for regional, long-distance and cross-border travel " particularly for rail journeys involving multiple…...
Amtrak Unveils New Freedom250 Next Gen Acela Train
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (250+ words) Amtrak has unveiled its brand-new Freedom250 Next Gen Acela train. The train's design draws inspiration from the US Department of Transportation's Freedom 250 campaign, which aims to highlight the nation's founding ideals whilst looking to the future of transportation. Designed and built…...
HS2 Completes Construction of Network's Tallest Bridge
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (564+ words) Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 " the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network " which is situated just outside Birmingham city centre. Final checks are now underway ahead of its impending launch over the Cross City railway line, marking…...
Global Transport Expo 2026
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (210+ words) For the rail sector, the event offers a direct window into one of the world's most active infrastructure markets, with Saudi Arabia targeting significant expansion of urban metro, public transit and inter-city rail connectivity as part of Vision 2030. Public transport…...