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Chicago operator begins process of replacing ageing locomotives

Metra has begun the process of replacing its fleet of ageing locomotives - despite falling short of what it describes as the necessary funding.

Canadian National Railway orders 200 GE locomotives

The largest among Class I railways since 2014, according to GE.

Siemens awarded Network Rail contract to fit 745-locomotive fleet with ETCS

This is the first of a series of contracts which will see ETCS installed on the country's entire fleet of passenger and freight locomotives.

First look at CAF’s new rolling stock factory in Wales

CAF has released the first images of its new train production plant in South Wales, which is set to open this year.

Launch date for Florida’s new Brightline rail service announced

Florida's new passenger operator - the country's first private rail company in many decades - has announced its launch date.

CAF trams to run on Mauritius Metro

CAF will build 18 bi-directional trams for the 26km light rail system. They will be 100 per cent low-floor comprising of seven modules each. 

US transport secretary concerned that railroads won’t meet PTC deadline

The United States' transport secretary has urged railroads to "greatly accelerate their efforts" to meet the forthcoming deadline for implementing positive train control.

New platforms open at London Bridge station as historic redevelopment nears completion

The final section of London Bridge station's new concourse and its final five platforms have opened for the first time after ten days of Christmas engineering work.
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9 terrifying near misses at level crossings

Level crossing safety is no joke.

Italian freight operator Mercitalia Rail orders 40 Bombardier locomotives

Italian freight operator Mercitalia Rail has signed a contract for 40 Bombardier Traxx DC3 locomotives - the first customer for Bombardier's new product.

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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...