Category: Company news

Hitachi Rail announces agreement to acquire Clever Devices

Hitachi Rail has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clever Devices, a leading US-based provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems for transit agencies around the world. Clever Devices, headquartered in Woodbury, New York, is recognised for its pioneering, advanced technology solutions that enhance fleet management, passenger experience and operational efficiency for mass transit agencies. The […]

UK Rail Tech Innovator One Big Circle Partners with Global Leader Loram to Accelerate Expansion

British rail technology company One Big Circle has announced a strategic partnership with rail maintenance leader Loram Maintenance of Way that will accelerate the global expansion of its award-winning Automated Intelligent Video Review (AIVR) system. The collaboration includes US-headquartered Loram taking a minority investment in the Bristol and Derby based technology firm, marking a significant […]

High Speed Rail Group announces Balfour Beatty as newest member

The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has welcomed infrastructure provider Balfour Beatty as its newest member. With extensive experience in rail and infrastructure, Balfour Beatty brings strong technical capability to HSRG. Through the Balfour Beatty VINCI joint venture, the company is designing and building major civil infrastructure for HS2 – including the 90km main works in the […]

Alstom recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ for workplace inclusion

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has been nationally recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ in its commitment to being an inclusive place to work in the UK. The rail company has been accredited as a Trailblazing Employer in Stonewall’s Proud Employers Accreditation scheme – the highest level of accreditation. Established in 1989, Stonewall is […]

Amey secures major role in driving Northern Powerhouse Rail progress

Amey has secured a new contract with Network Rail to deliver multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services for the Leeds to Sheffield corridor, as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. Secured under Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), the new contract will see Amey provide multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services to support connectivity between Sheffield […]

Vital Norwich depot works enter detailed design stage

Planning work to upgrade the roof at Greater Anglia’s Norwich depot has entered the detailed design stage, led by rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Rail Engineering. The project will see the replacement of the depot’s main roof cladding, alongside upgrades to skylights, safe walkways and access arrangements to support future maintenance. New systems will also be […]

The Signalling Company’s ETCS wins Railtech Innovation Award

The Signalling Company has announced that it has won the RailTech Europe Innovation Award. During the Railtech ’26 networking dinner, its sofware-defined ETCS system won the Innovation Award by unanimous decision of the jury, reinforced by the public vote. “We would like to thank the Jury, UNIFE director General Enno Wiebe, Karel van Gils, senior […]

PBH Rail bolsters track systems expertise with new appointment

Following two years of growth, PBH Rail is continuing its expansion with the appointment of Alan Quince, who joins the company as joint director of its systems engineering (formally track) division. With a master’s degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration, Alan brings 35 years of rail industry experience and a wealth of knowledge in […]