Singapore: Public Preview of CCL6 Announced for July
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced a public preview of Stage 6 of the Circle Line (CCL6) on 04 July 2026. From 09:30 to 21:00; commuters will be offered free travel between Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road stations ahead of the line’s full opening on 12 July 2026. Prince Edward Road Station […]
Selecting Rail Telecoms Networks that Are Built to Last
Procurement decisions made at tender stage can echo through decades of operations. Here’s what rail operators should really be asking their vendors, writes Nokia’s Network Infrastructure Transportation Market Leader, Benoît Leridon. Digital generated image of data server. © Nokia The telecoms network is the nervous system of any rail operation, carrying everything from safety-critical signalling […]
Does the US Need a Nationwide High-Speed Rail Plan?
The US High Speed Rail Conference (USHSR), held in Washington, D.C. from 12-14 May 2026, brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of high-speed rail in America. High-speed rail can offer significant benefits in addressing congestion, enabling regional economic growth, widening access to housing markets, and improving mobility for millions of Americans. To leverage […]
Amtrak Officially Accepts First Airo Trainset
Amtrak has celebrated the official acceptance of its first Airo trainset. The unit, which departed from the Bear Maintenance Facility earlier this week, will now begin its cross-country journey west to Seattle. The train has now begun its journey to Seattle © Amtrak Upon arrival in Washington; final testing will begin before the unit welcomes […]
European Commission Proposes New Rules to Enable Seamless European Train Travel
The European Commission has proposed a new set of rules that aim to enable seamless travel across Europe. A set of three proposals will simplify planning and booking for regional, long-distance and cross-border travel – particularly for rail journeys involving multiple operators, as well as ensure better protection for rail passengers for the entire journey. […]
Amtrak Unveils New Freedom250 NextGen Acela Train
Amtrak has unveiled its brand-new Freedom250 NextGen Acela train. Revealed during a ceremony attended by Amtrak Vice President of Government Affairs & Corporate Communications Ken Altman, US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, FRA Administrator David Fink, Amtrak Board Member Joel Szabat, and other leaders in Washington, DC; the train departed on a journey shortly after […]
HS2 Completes Construction of Network’s Tallest Bridge
Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 – the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network – which is situated just outside Birmingham city centre. Final checks are now underway ahead of its impending launch over the Cross City railway line, marking a new milestone for the high-speed rail project and showing significant […]
UK: New Leadership Team to Align Track & Train Across Anglia
A new leadership team has brought together c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia, enabling a closer alignment of both track and train across the East of England. Marking an important step toward the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR); the new structure has been designed to provide better service for customers and communities, bringing […]
Helston Railway buys historic viaduct key to extension plan
THE Helston Railway Preservation Society has added the Cober Viaduct, also known as Lowertown Viaduct, to its land portfolio. Robin Jones reports… The six-arch curved stone structure has always been seen as a key objective and the jewel in the crown in the strategy to extend the railway as far towards Helston as possible. Often […]
IRIS Certification® for Subsidiaries of voestalpine Railway Systems GmbH
voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH and voestalpine Signaling Sainerholz GmbH, both subsidiaries of voestalpine Railway Systems GmbH, have been successfully certified to the international industry standard IRIS Certification®. This confirms that the quality management system meets the internationally recognised requirements of the railway industry. Management of voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH and voestalpine Signaling Sainerholz GmbH, said: We are proud to announce our successful IRIS […]