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May 15, 2026 | Technology

Vossloh to acquire Cordel

Transaction values British supplier of Libar-based imaging systems at £29m.

May 11, 2026 | Policy

Switzerland - London service takes key step forward

Three operators have signed an MoU to develop the new service via the Channel Tunnel.

May 11, 2026 | Freight

Heavy Haul Rail seeks new markets in Britain’s bulk freight sector

Following the sale of intermodal activities to CMA GGM, Freightliner’s British bulk freight business has become Heavy Haul Rail. CEO Dave Penney discusses the company’s future strategy with Robert Preston.

May 8, 2026 | Freight

Freightliner faces the future

Major freight operator Freightliner has a new owner and will be facing new challenges as Britain’s national railway undergoes the biggest change in over 30 years. Robert Preston speaks exclusively to CEO, Chris Lawrenson.

May 7, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Contracts awarded to reopen British commuter line

Passenger services last operated on the line to Portishead west of Bristol in 1964.

April 29, 2026 | Technology

Britain launches rail industry AI action plan

Pathfinder projects now under development to roll out AI across the sector.

April 20, 2026 | Policy

Innovation for Britain’s changing railway

Britain has a new strategic rail innovation body in the form of GBRX, the main objective of which is to remove the barriers to adoption of new technology such as AI, computer vision and quantum positioning. Robert Preston speaks exclusively to GBRX managing director Toufic Machnouk.

April 9, 2026 | Commuter Rail

New stations open in Britain’s West Midlands

Five new stations added to West Midlands Railway commuter network centred on Birmingham.

March 27, 2026 | Technology

Britain tests quantum navigation on national rail network

Infrastructure manager Network Rail claims use of new technology in mainline rail environment is a world first.

March 26, 2026 | Policy

Closer cooperation with Scotland and Wales under Great British Railways

British government agrees to work more closely with its counterparts in Scotland and Wales.

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