Alstom and CAF Present New MI20 Train for Paris RER B Line
The new MI20 train, which is due to enter service on the Paris RER B line by the end of 2028, made its first public appearance on 7 May 2026 at Alstom and CAF’s manufacturing site in Hauts-de-France. The train will be operated jointly by RATP and SNCF on behalf of Île-de-France Mobilités as part […]
China’s First Interprovincial Urban Rail Line Enters Operation
The first interprovincial urban rail line connecting Jiangsu and Anhui has officially entered initial operation. China’s first regional railway jointly built, managed, and operated across provincial boundaries; the line went into service on 23 April, and represents a flagship project demonstrating transport integration within the Nanjing Metropolitan Area. Completion of the project marks the introduction […]
MBTA Awards $1.06 Billion Contract for North Station Draw Bridge and Rail Upgrades
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded Skanska a 1.06 billion USD contract to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge and complete track and signal upgrades across Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville, Massachusetts. The project focuses on the modernisation of a rail corridor used by more than 11 million passengers each year. The work […]
CPKC and CSX Expand Southeast Mexico Express Rail Service
CPKC and CSX have announced upgrades to their Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) rail service, introducing a dedicated train and shorter transit times between the southeastern United States, Texas and Mexico. The revised service launched on 4 May 2026 and includes additional routing options for freight customers moving goods between markets including Atlanta, Charlotte and central […]
Hitachi Rail Awarded LTSS Contract for NEL’s ISCS in Singapore
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a new, long-term service support (LTSS) contract to manage obsolescence treatment for the North East Line (NEL) Integrated Supervision Control System (ISCS). The contract will commence in 2026, and will see Hitachi Rail provide technical expertise for obsolescence management for the NEL. Hitachi has worked with SBS Transit Rail since […]
Third of Four HSTs Fitted with ETCS Equipment in Loughborough
Network Rail has celebrated the conversion of the third of a set of four 16 Class 43 power cars – all of which have been retrofitted to utilise new ETCS (European Train Control System) equipment. The unit has now been returned to owner RailAdventure UK after an eight week course of work at UKRL’s facility […]
One Big Circle Partners with Global Leader Loram to Accelerate Expansion
One Big Circle is proud to announce a strategic partnership with global rail maintenance leader LORAM Maintenance of Way – an exciting milestone that will accelerate the international expansion of our multi-award-winning Automated Intelligent Video Review (AIVR) technology. The collaboration includes US-headquartered Loram taking a minority investment in One Big Circle, marking a significant vote of confidence […]
Alstom Supplies Rolling Stock for New African Monorail System
Alstom has celebrated the start of commercial service on the initial portion of Africa’s first monorail system – a service which utilises a number of rolling stock manufactured by the company at its Litchurch Lane site in Derby. Utilising Alstom’s Innovia monorail system, The East of Nile line aims to connect East Cairo to the […]
VIA Rail Reports Stable Ridership and Higher Revenue Despite Operational Constraints
VIA Rail Canada has reported stable passenger numbers and increased revenue for the 2025 financial year, alongside continued operational and infrastructure pressures. Between 1 January and 31 December 2025, the rail operator carried 4.4 million passengers, broadly consistent with the previous year. Total revenue rose by 36.8 million CAD (7.7%) to 514.8 million CAD. The […]
DC Power Systems for Critical Networks
The electrical protection of equipment and critical infrastructures is essential due to the very nature of these assets, which are of utmost importance for the economy and society. The safety of people is always the most important reason, above economic and reputational aspects, as well as environmental and other considerations. Alongside a growing awareness of […]