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AI, robotics and novel rail vehicles in RSSB business plan

2025-04-02T12:30:00+01:00By Rail Business UK

UK: The Rail Safety & Standards Board includes a focus on digital transformation to help the industry embrace new technologies in its Annual Business Plan for 2025-26.

Regional operator orders modern trains to improve the travel experience

2025-04-02T10:00:00+01:00By Railway Gazette International

POLAND: Locally owned regional train operator Koleje Mazowieckie has placed two orders for electric and diesel multiple-units to modernise its fleet.

Rail freight must not be an afterthought, says Logistics UK

2025-04-02T08:02:00+01:00By Rail Business UK

UK: Industry association Logistics UK has warned that the role of rail freight in driving economic growth must not be overlooked, after the Prime Minister announced funding for ongoing transport projects in northern England.

Ukrainian Railways orders battery locos

2025-04-02T06:00:00+01:00By Railway Gazette International

UKRAINE: National railway Ukrzaliznytsia has awarded Bulgarian company Express Service a €6m contract to supply 10 battery-powered shunters and spare parts.

Kansas City West Bottoms Railroad to provide short-haul services

2025-04-01T14:00:00+01:00By Railway Gazette International

USA: Union Pacific has entered into an agreement for Jaguar Transport Holdings’ newly-formed Kansas City West Bottoms Railroad to provide short line services on around 6 km of track in the Central Industrial District of Kansas City, Missouri.

Taiwan high speed train interior design finalised

2025-04-01T06:00:00+01:00By Railway Gazette International

TAIWAN: Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp and the Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium have signed an agreement for the detailed interior design of the 12 Series N700S high speed trainsets, which were ordered in May 2023 at a cost of NT$28bn.

Eurostar depot capacity increase to support cross-Channel competition

2025-03-31T15:54:00+01:00By Rail Business UK

UK: A report has found that additional capacity could be provided at Temple Mills depot in London to support plans for new cross-Channel passenger services. However incumbent operator Eurostar says the options would not provide sufficient capacity to support even one operator’s plans without significant investment.