Alstom has signed a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with Great Western Railway (GWR) to assist the introduction of 26 Class 175 trains into service across the South West England. Under the eight-year agreement, valued at approximately £75 million, Alstom will deliver ongoing maintenance support from GWR’s Laira depot in Plymouth. The contract […]
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Record-breaking performance across the board sees Octavius grow to £320m business
Transport solutions provider Octavius has achieved record growth for the second successive year. The rail and highways infrastructure specialist achieved record turnover of £323 million for financial year 2024-25, and record EBITDA* profit of £13 million – a 60 percent improvement on the previous year. In the last three years Octavius has grown by nearly […]
M Group successfully completes Telent acquisition
M Group has successfully completed the acquisition of Telent, the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of operational technology and critical digital infrastructure solutions, following the necessary regulatory approvals. Combining M Group’s leading infrastructure services offering with Telent’s leading technology and digital solution capabilities, this transformative deal marks an exciting new phase for both businesses. The […]
Hitachi Rail completes acquisition of Omnicom to bolster its digital asset management business
Hitachi Rail has acquired the cutting-edge digital rail monitoring business Omnicom from Balfour Beatty in a strategic move to further grow HMAX, Hitachi Rail’s digital asset management business. With HMAX already installed on over 2,000 trains globally, Omnicom solutions will now feed into the platform’s bespoke offering for Hitachi Rail’s customers around the world. The new […]
Quattro Group announces sale of AB2K
Quattro Group has today confirmed the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout that forms part of a sector-led separation. This strategic move enables both businesses to specialise in their respective core industries. Statement from John Murphy, Managing Director of Quattro Group “AB2K has been a valued part of the Quattro Group […]
Powerlines Group Launches New Company in Ireland to Drive Rail Infrastructure and Energy Growth
Powerlines Group, one of Europe’s leading providers of infrastructure electrification solutions in Rail, Energy and eMobility, is proud to announce the establishment of SPL Powerlines Ireland Ltd. This strategic expansion underscores our commitment to supporting Ireland’s rapidly growing transport and energy sectors, bringing world-class expertise to both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. As […]
Balfour Beatty unveils £7.2 million AI investment:transforming how Britain builds
Balfour Beatty today announces a £7.2 million investment in Microsoft 365 Copilot — one of the largest AI investments of its kind in the UK construction and infrastructure industry. Unlike publicly available tools, the AI-powered assistant embedded within Microsoft 365 applications will operate securely within Balfour Beatty’s compliant and confidential IT environment. Supporting the Group’s workforce […]
Hitachi Rail and SYMCA Sign 15-Year Framework to Deliver the Future of South Yorkshire Supertram
Hitachi Rail and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement, which will underpin the next generation of technology modernisation on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. The agreement establishes Hitachi Rail as SYMCA’s long-term strategic technology partner for the Supertram network. It marks another milestone in SYMCA’s plans […]
Voestalpine Railway Systems acquires Hird Rail Services
Voestalpine Railway Systems, part of leading steel and technology group Voestalpine and global leader in railway infrastructure solutions, has acquired 100% of the shares in Hird Rail Services Limited, based in Doncaster, UK. This acquisition strengthens Voestalpine Railway Systems strategic position in the UK market, particularly in the field of insulated joints, where Hird Rail […]
Hitachi donation helps to save historic station
Hitachi Rail and the Friends of Stockton & Darlington Railway are announcing that the world’s first railway station – Heighington railway station in County Durham – has been saved. A significant donation from Hitachi Rail alongside successful crowdfunding efforts from the public, has secured a long-term future for the historic site. The charity – Friends […]