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Robert Preston

August 21, 2025 | Light Rail

Kraków orders Pesa LRVs

30 new LRVs ordered under one of three frameworks signed with Pesa.

August 20, 2025 | Technology

British operator claims new distance record for battery traction

Great Western Railway battery train covers 320km on a single charge.

August 19, 2025 | High-speed

Italian high-speed construction contract awarded

Civil works contract for Paola - Cosenza section of Salerno - Reggio Calabria high-speed line.

August 13, 2025 | Infrastructure

German Rail completes construction of Rastatt Tunnel

TBM entombed since collapse in August 2017 removed and civil works completed.

August 13, 2025 | Infrastructure

Italy’s Strait of Messina bridge project enters delivery phase

Final design approved for new road and rail bridge to connect Sicily with the mainland.

August 13, 2025 | Freight

Moving pallets more efficiently by rail

Leasing company Ermewa plans to build two prototypes of new wagons for carrying pallets next year. Robert Preston reports on how automation is expected to improve the efficiency of rail freight operations.

August 12, 2025 | Technology

Spain consults market on alternative traction

Results will inform electrification strategy due to be completed in 2026.

August 12, 2025 | Fleet

Bangladesh to purchase 30 diesel locomotives

Ministry of Railways forms committee to review tender specifications.

August 11, 2025 | Asia

Frauscher builds new factory in India

Mysore plant will include research and development facilities.

August 11, 2025 | Infrastructure

New China - Tibet company formed

Xinjiang-Xizang Railway will operate one of five planned lines between China and Tibet.

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