Robert Preston

Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains and TransPennine Express (TPE) have completed the first trial of battery traction in British inter-city operation.

Irish Rail (IÉ) has started tendering for a framework contract to supply and install ETCS Level 1 trackside equipment across its network.

The Seoul city government has announced an $US 18.5bn project to place underground 94% of the railway lines currently running on the surface.

Making the case for Australia’s first high-speed line, potentially connecting the major cities of Australia’s populous east coast.

The Grupo Vía Central consortium has raised a further $US 110m for the Central Railway project to upgrade the Montevideo - Paso de los Toros line.

Spanish national operator Renfe has announced that it will launch a cross-border high-speed service from Barcelona to Toulouse in France in April 2025.

Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has operated its first passenger train to the Sinai Peninsula for over 50 years, running from Al-Fardan to Bir al-Abd.

A report published by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics says that investment totalling $US 500m will be needed to build rail capacity.

French National Railways (SNCF) and vehicle manufacturer Lohr have unveiled a new design for the Draisy lightweight battery-powered railcar for minor lines.

The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will provide $US 3bn for the Brightline West high-speed line from Las Vegas to Southern California.