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DB Cargo to use AI to improve locomotive spare parts forecasting

Marco Raimondi
March 24, 2026
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DB Cargo has implemented an AI-supported system to improve the provision of spare parts for locomotives. The initiative is taking place at the DB Cargo…

European Commission adopts new State aid rules for rail and multimodal transport

gobstopper
March 24, 2026
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The framework applies from 30 March 2026; the TBER will remain in force until 31 December 2034, while the LMT Guidelines have no fixed end date.

Europe leads global rail signalling market

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March 24, 2026
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Europe is now the world’s largest market for control, command and signalling (CCS) technology, with modernisation of ageing rail networks driving growth ahead of China.

China orders Vossloh HSG-2 high-speed grinding train

gobstopper
March 24, 2026
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The train will be built in Hamburg and is scheduled for delivery in summer 2027.

GWR research shows railway to unlock jobs across regions by 2036

Guest authors
March 24, 2026
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Research commissioned by train operator Great Western Railway (GWR) has shown that UK railway stations could facilitate one million jobs and bring £79 billion in economic value  within the next ten years.

Update on Australian steam locomotive overhaul

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March 24, 2026
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Australian museum group Transportation Heritage NSW has issued an update on progress toward restoring to service steam locomotive No. 3642.

Update on Australian steam locomotive overhaul

Guest authors
March 24, 2026
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Australian museum group Transportation Heritage NSW has issued an update on progress toward restoring to service steam locomotive No. 3642.

Kyrgyzstan hopes to connect CKU line to broader rail network, Middle Corridor

Guest authors
March 23, 2026
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Construction work on the future China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan line has been on the way for over a year. Recently, the Kyrgyz president revealed a timeline for its…

QTS Group expands senior leadership team

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March 23, 2026
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Rail contractor QTS Group has welcomed two new directors to its board. The appointments follow a strong period of growth for the organisation, which now employs more than 750 people nationwide across 14 offices. Adam Jordan (above) has been promoted to director of engineering and will be based at the company’s Rench Farm HQ office. […]

First look at Lumo’s Class 222 trains as Lancashire HQ is launched

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March 23, 2026
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Lumo has revealed what their new Class 222 trains will look like, with a glimpse into the first train at Widnes as part of a…