HS2 Costs and Timetable Increased as Government Announces Project Reset
The UK Government has announced revised costs and delivery timeframes for HS2, with the Transport Secretary outlining plans to reset the high-speed rail project following what ministers described as “years of mismanagement.” Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the Government would aim to deliver the railway “as quickly as possible and at the lowest reasonable cost” […]
HS2 could cost more than £100bn and may not open until 2039, says minister
HS2 could cost more than £100 billion and may not open until 2039, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced. The Cabinet minister told the Commons she was “angry” about the “obscene increase in time and costs”, which she blamed on “the failures of successive Conservative governments”. She said the expected cost of completing the high-speed […]
Škoda Transtech Disagrees with Helsinki Tram Tender Exclusion
Škoda Transtech has publicly disagreed with parts of a recent decision made by the Finnish Market Court to exclude the company from the tender for the supply of new trams for the capital city of Helsinki. According to the company; the ruling represents results of what they have deemed to be an ‘incorrect assessment’ of […]
The full HS2 timeline: from inception to today
HS2 has been a controversial project since plans emerged in 2009, marked by delays, environmental concerns, and spiralling costs. Chris Homer / Shutterstock.com Here is a timeline of key events: January 2009 Article continues below… From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all […]
How IoT and Big Data in Rail Can Finally Connect Asset Condition to Investment Decisions
IoT and big data in rail are transforming how infrastructure managers understand their assets, but understanding and deciding are still two different things writes Adam Medley, Head of Operations at Rail BI. The rail industry is in the midst of a data revolution. Sensors are being embedded across infrastructure at scale, IoT connectivity is expanding […]
Alstom Celebrates Extension of REM to Montreal’s West Island
Alstom has celebrated the official commissioning of the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM) branch to Montreal’s West Island. Commissioned by CDPQ Infra; the move marks a major milestone in the development of one of the world’s most modern automated public transit networks – adding 14 kilometres to the existing 50 kilometre infrastructure. By adding 14 […]
36 J-Series Trains Enter Operation on Berlin Subway Lines
A set of 36 brand-new J-series trains have now entered regular daily service on Berlin’s U5 to U9 subway lines. By the end of 2026; BVG has stated that it expects its fleet of J-series trains to grow to approximately 170 cars – with a further 170 already ordered for delivery next year. The new […]
UK: First Phase of Mid Cornwall Metro Services Officially Begin
The first phase of the new Mid Cornwall Metro has officially begun operation, with local business leaders welcoming the enhanced train service between Newquay and Par. Starting today (18 May 2026), trains will begin running hourly between the two locations, more than doubling the previous timetable and providing the most frequent service on the line […]
Over 80% of Plots Acquired for Key Section of Port Polska Programme
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has announced the completion of the Railway Voluntary Acquisition Programme for a section of the Port Polska investment programme that aims to link Warsaw, Łódź and the national airport. Final procedures relating to the acquisition of the remaining properties are now underway, with a total of 206 plots having now been […]
Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing
Amtrak’s brand-new Airo trainset has officially arrived in Seattle – marking a major milestone in the operator’s journey to introduce a new generation of train services across the region. The trainset has now entered its final testing, staff training, route testing and practice run stage on the Amtrak Cascades route, and will soon begin welcoming […]