Category: Rail News

HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplifcation to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost

The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd to explore options to simplify the construction and operation of the project in order to reduce delays and cut overall costs. As part of his overall reset of the project; CEO Mark Wild has stated he will explore options related to the speed of the final, completed operation. […]

Kenya: Construction Begins on Naivasha–Kisumu Section of Standard Gauge Railway

Construction has begun on the Naivasha–Kisumu section of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), following a launch event led by the President of Kenya, William Ruto, on 19 March 2026. The ceremony took place at Narok Teachers Training College in Narok County. The President noted that the project forms part of the government’s ongoing plan to […]

Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with ScotRail

Alstom has announced the signing of a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with ScotRail Trains Limited, which will see the company cover the operation, maintenance support and refresh of its Class 222 fleet. Valued at roughly 250 million GBP; the 10-year agreement will run from March 2036 with an option to extend […]

DFTO Appoints Non-Executive Directors in Preparation for GBR Transition

Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter have been officially appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board. The move forms a new milestone in the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR), marking the transition from Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR) – currently by Laura Shoaf. Great British Railways Branding © Department for […]

Next-Generation Turnout Assembly: A Head Start Thanks to Pre-Assembly

Every year, an average of 500 turnouts need to be replaced in Austria—and currently up to 1,500 on the German market. The conventional method often involves transporting the individual turnout components to the assembly site, where they are then put together. However, this often takes place under difficult conditions. In order to guarantee longer usability […]

KfW IPEX-Bank Arranges and Syndicates Promotional Loan for VTG

KfW IPEX-Bank acts as sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner EUR 340 million for ordering new wagons First use of a promotional loan from KfW programme 269 (investment loan for sustainable mobility, individual variant) as syndicated financing for wagon rental and rail logistics companies Improves sustainable and climate-friendly freight transport in Germany In its role […]

VDB Legal Working Group Visits BODE

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Legal Working Group of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) to Kassel. We were delighted to host the group and appreciated the valuable discussions and exchange. As a long-standing member of the VDB, the BODE Group is actively involved in the association’s work within the rail […]

Škoda Group Presents First Electric Trains for Bulgaria

The Škoda Group has officially presented the first completed four-car electric train designed specifically for both modern suburban and regional services on the Bulgarian railway network. Unveiled in the presence of representatives of the contracting authority, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Bulgaria; the unit recently completed a number of dynamic […]

CTA Files Lawsuit Against USDOT & FTA Over Paused RLE & RPM Funding

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has officially filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), seeking the immediate restoration of funding obligated to CTA for both the Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) projects. Previously the FTA committed to the provision of funding […]