HS2 may cut train speeds as each extra mph adds £1bn to final price-tag
HS2 is considering reducing the top speed of its trains after UK government analysis found that at the highest end of the specification, every additional mile per hour adds around £1 billion to the overall project cost, according to reporting by The Times. Several UK outlets, including The Times and the BBC, report that ministers […]
Glasgow Central resumes timetabled operations 2 weeks after fire
More than two weeks after a devastating fire, Scotland’s busiest station is resuming a full timetable of operations. Glasgow Central was completely closed after a huge blaze in an adjoining building, which began on Saturday, 7 March. The burnt-out remains of the Union Corner Building have now been sufficiently demolished to allow safe passage into […]
From AI firewalls to ethical hackers: NS and Alstom on cybersecurity
Digital tools are everywhere in the rail ecosystem, from the track to the trains, and the more digital, the more risk there is of external attacks compromising services. “Total protection is impossible,” said Alstom’s vice president for Digital & Cyber Platform, Eddy Thésée at RailTech Europe 2026, where Dutch Railways (NS) and Alstom discussed this […]
Russian drone strike on Ukrainian regional train kills passenger (61)
A Russian drone attack on a Kharkiv regional electric train on Tuesday morning has left one passenger dead and two injured. The strike occurred on 24 March around 05:20. The drone struck the last carriage of a suburban train travelling from Slatyne to Kharkiv. According to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a 61-year-old passenger died […]
Bulgaria unveils new Škoda EMUs amid push to restore trust in crisis-hit rail system
Bulgaria has formally unveiled the first of its new fleet of Škoda electric multiple units, a breakthrough moment in one of the country’s largest rolling stock renewal programmes in decades. Testing on the national network is now underway, with operations set for summer, as state-backed operator BDZ tries to shore up its battered public image […]
Greece: trial over Tempi disaster finally gets underway with 24-hour rail strike
Greece’s rail network has been brought to a standstill by a 24-hour strike, as the long-awaited trial into the country’s deadliest rail disaster in decades, the 2023 Tempi crash, formally begins. Subscribe to gain access to all news Already have a subscription? Log in. Choose your subscription Considering a corporate subscription? Contact us to find out […]
Edinburgh tram network ambitions outpace resources
There are plans to extend Edinburgh’s controversial tram network – all one line of it. The popular but hugely expensive line would truly become a network, with a second and third line now proposed, albeit with an indeterminate timeline. A new route would also use Edinburgh’s south suburban railway, which has not had a regular […]
Baltic operators jointly procure up to 20 Rail Baltica regional trains
The three Baltic passenger train operators Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link have launched a joint procurement on 18 March for up to 20 regional trains for Rail Baltica’s European standard gauge tracks. The electric multiple units (EMUs) will have a speed of 200 km/h. Estonia will initially procure five trains with an option for 2 […]
How Relays Work in DIY Electronics Projects (Ad)
When building DIY projects, it doesn’t take long before you realise that simple circuits aren’t enough. While they work well for light things like LEDs, you need something that can handle higher capacity when you want to switch larger devices like motors, lights, or pumps. Relays fit well here as they allow low-power signals to […]
Scotland’s railways get ready Meridian trains refurbished by Alstom
ScotRail has signed a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with Alstom. The agreement covers the operation, maintenance, support and refresh of its forthcoming Class 222 diesel multiple unit fleet, also known as Meridians. The trains will replace existing HST train sets, which date from the 1970s. The ten-year agreement, valued at approximately […]