Hitachi Rail has commissioned Knorr-Bremse to supply multiple system technologies for up to 30 metro trains destined for the City of Rome. The framework agreement includes a 14 trains base order and an option over an additional 16 units. Equipped...

In a historic first for the railway industry, testing of a steam locomotive fitted with Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) in Level 2 has been completed successfully on the Cambrian line in Wales. As part of Network Rail’s...

From 24 to 26 June 2025, Lille will be hosting the 14th edition of SIFER, the International Railway Industry Exhibition, the only B2B event dedicated to the railway industry in France. Every two years since 1999, SIFER has brought together the...

Rail Forum Annual Conference: Rail Forum is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Annual Conference, taking place on Thursday 9th October 2025 at the iconic Doncaster Racecourse. This flagship event promises a day packed with insightful discussions,...

Siemens Mobility has commissioned Knorr-Bremse to equip the latest generation of Munich S-Bahn (suburban) trains with braking systems and – for the first time – coupling systems. The schedule for delivery of the 90 or more lightweight trains starts at...

Rail Forum and Rail Freight Group are pleased to announce the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to promoting the value of rail freight and the role that the UK rail...

The UK government is calling on UK SMEs working in everything from construction to sustainable infrastructure to take advantage of Turkey’s investment to make its rail network greener and more sustainable. Over the past 18 years, Turkey has significantly invested...

Hitachi Rail has been awarded two new contracts to deliver its telecommunications and passenger information systems solutions on the Cascais Line, one of Lisbon’s busiest commuter routes. Hitachi Rail, alongside partners SISINT and Conecticabo, will implement a fully automated Passenger...

Siemens Mobility has officially opened its new Rail Components Distribution Centre as the latest addition to their state-of-the-art Rail Village in Goole, East Yorkshire.  The new facility was officially opened by Rt Hon Sir David Davis MP, Member of Parliament...

Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire the cutting-edge digital rail monitoring business Omnicom from Balfour Beatty. The acquisition marks a key strategic pillar for Hitachi Rail’s new digital asset management business, known as HMAX. Omnicom provides software and hardware for surveying,...