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.
Infrastructure
Milestone for Stadler’s new $50m Salt Lake City facility
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for Stadler’s new rolling stock assembly facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, the United States.
Rail News
Transport for London successfully tests new Underground signalling
A new signalling system on the London Underground has been successfully tested for the first time.Â
Latest News
HS2 moves 1,100-tonne viaduct in weekend operation
HS2 has released timelapse and drone footage showing contractors moving a 1,100 tonne composite viaduct into place over two...