Egypt: Studies Advance to Extend Alexandria Metro Network
SYSTRA has secured a new contract in Egypt to carry out studies for planned extensions to the future metro line linking Alexandria with Aboukir on the Mediterranean coast. The agreement forms part of a wider programme to convert an existing suburban railway corridor into a regional metro route. The project is being overseen by Egypt’s […]
High-Speed Rail Services Return on Madrid–Seville Line Following Adamuz Derailment
High-speed rail services between Madrid and southern Spain have recommenced following the completion of infrastructure repairs and safety checks on the main corridor to Andalusia. Renfe, Iryo and OuiGo trains are now running across the route. Spanish state operator Renfe confirmed that services resumed on Tuesday after Adif authorised traffic on the Madrid–Seville high-speed line. […]
Archive article: Newcastle Central Station New Route-Relay Interlocking Signalbox
An archive article from the June 1959 issue of The Railway Magazine describing the new route-relay interlocking signalbox at Newcastle Central Station, detailing its layout, signalling equipment, telecommunications systems, relay installations, and electrical infrastructure. The North Eastern Region of British Railways has brought into operation a new route-relay interlocking signalbox above the platforms in the […]
British Steel to Supply 36,000 Tonnes of Rail for Turkish High-Speed Rail Project
British Steel will supply 36,000 tonnes of rail to the ERG International group in Turkey as part of a new 8-figure agreement. The order, which has been supported by UK Export Finance, will see the company provide materials to aid the creation of a new 599km high-speed electric railway line between Ankara and İzmir, cutting […]
Alstom Appoints New Managing Director for the Netherlands
Alstom has announced the official appointment of Kees van der Snel as the company’s new Country Managing Director for the Netherlands, effective from 1 March 2026. Having worked 7 & 8 years at both Alstom and Bombardier respectively; Kees van der Snel previously held a number of key leadership roles across several countries. Kees has […]
Archive: “The Leicesters” – From The Railway Magazine, March 1959
The following article is reproduced verbatim from the March 1959 issue of The Railway Magazine. It details the working of the “Leicesters” services over the former Midland & Great Northern Joint line, including locomotive allocations, operations and a notable 1958 run. THE almost complete closure as from midnight on February 28 of the Midland & […]
Norway: Hitachi Rail and Bane NOR Commission Digital Interlocking on Dovre Line
Hitachi Rail and Bane NOR have commissioned a new L90-5 electronic interlocking system at the Hove stabling facility on the Dovre Line near Lillehammer, Norway. This project has introduced digital control of signalling and track components in the area. The electronic interlocking replaces conventional control methods with a digital platform that manages points, signals and […]
Italy: Škoda Unveils New Low-Floor Tram Destined for Bergamo
The Škoda Group has unveiled a new, fully low-floor, five-section tram destined for operation in Bergamo, northern Italy. A set of 10 of units, all of which will be equipped with an anti-collision system, will be delivered by the end of this year. The new trams will enter operation in Bergamo © Škoda Group Based […]
All Routes Considered Episode 0 – Northern Powerhouse Rail
Welcome to All Routes Considered – a podcast brought to you by the a2b Global Media transport news network! We bring you the latest news, trending topics and in-depth discussion on the biggest events in transport from across the rail, bus and airport sectors. In this, our pilot episode, we discuss the expansion of coach […]
Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway
Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February. Engineers will begin preparatory work ahead of piling on sections of the route set to be electrified between Newcraighall and Shawfair, and from Bowshank Tunnel to Tweedbank station. Work will begin on Saturday 21 February © Network […]