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December 10, 2025 | Commuter Rail

FirstGroup wins London Overground operating contract

New concession starting on May 3 2026 will see capacity and service frequency increased.

December 10, 2025 | High-speed

Korea proceeds with Korail-Supreme Rail merger

Government aims to merge open-access operator with Korail by the end of next year.

December 9, 2025 | Policy

Great British Railways branding unveiled

Livery and logo presented to the public as legislation to create GBR is debated in Parliament.

December 8, 2025 | Main line

Mott MacDonald to lead Ireland’s Connect upgrade project

Project focuses on electrification of main lines from Dublin to Cork and Limerick.

December 5, 2025 | High-speed

DB and Eurostar sign MoU on London - Germany services

New Eurostar fleet could start operating to Cologne and Frankfurt in the early 2030s.

December 2, 2025 | Policy

Mixed picture for European freight initiatives

Capacity regulation makes progress while Combined Transport Directive comes to a standstill.

December 1, 2025 | Financial

Spain awards green electricity supply contracts

Three contracts worth €1.69bn in total cover electricity for traction and other uses.

November 28, 2025 | Africa

DRC plans domestic rail production

Expressions of interest invited in PPP to produce rail for domestic and export markets.

November 27, 2025 | Commuter Rail

New CEO for Britain’s public passenger operator

Alex Hynes will succeed Robin Gisby as CEO of DfT Operator as prelude to formation of Great British Railways.

November 27, 2025 | High-speed

Tendering starts for California high-speed track and systems contract

Contract worth up to $US 3.5bn includes electrification, signalling and communications systems.

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