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GTR and Siemens Mobility operate first Class 717 train using updated ETCS

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July 16, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, has successfully operated its first Class 717 Great Northern train in passenger service using an advanced version of the European Train Control System (ETCS) in-cab digital signall…

DB Cargo launches automated and remote-controlled locomotive tech

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July 16, 2025
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DB Cargo, a rail freight company, has equipped a locomotive with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for automated driving and Remote Train Operation (RTO) for remote control capabilities.The post DB Cargo launches automated and remote-controlled locomotiv…

Passengers advised to check before travelling ahead of ‘crucial’ Suffolk work

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July 16, 2025
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Network Rail is advising those travelling between Ipswich and Halesworth to check before they travel.

Goole Rail Village Works to Create Young Engineers

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July 15, 2025
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Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village have been inspiring young school children about careers in engineering.

Strikes in Paris area affecting up to 40% of freight trains

Marco Raimondi
July 15, 2025
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Rail freight in the Paris area has been dealing with strikes from signalmen working for the French infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau since the beginning of…

Can Slovenia seize the logistics momentum in Central Europe?

Nikos Papatolios
July 15, 2025
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Slovenia’s rise as a logistics hotspot may be gaining traction faster than expected, with the Port of Koper recording a 12% increase in container throughput…

EMR partners with charity to improve travel for autistic people

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July 15, 2025
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East Midlands Railway (EMR) has undertaken Autism Champions training in partnership with the National Autistic Society. This specialist programme equips selected staff with the knowledge and resources to deliver autism awareness workshops to colleagues across the organisation, with the goal of building understanding, breaking down barriers, and fostering a more supportive environment for autistic customers. […]

Siemens Mobility inspires next generation of engineers in Goole

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July 15, 2025
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Team members at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village have sparked interest among local schoolchildren in exciting careers in engineering. Together with national charity Primary Engineer, Siemens Mobility has delivered an engaging programme in primary schools in Goole and the surrounding area aimed at inspiring the next generation of train designers and engineers. This year, Siemens […]

Powering monitoring devices with wind and vibrations? Chinese study says it’s doable

Marco Raimondi
July 15, 2025
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Monitoring freight trains along their journey remains an obstacle for the industry, especially when electrification of the infrastructure is not present. However, a new Chinese…

TPE and Network Rail team up to showcase opportunities for women

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July 15, 2025
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TransPennine Express (TPE) and Network Rail have spent two weeks showing a group of women who have taken a career break how a job in rail could be a good fit for them. Through a partnership with Women in Rail, ‘Never Mind the Gap’ provides training and work placements for women who want to ‘change […]