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January 29, 2026 | Europe

CMA CGM completes Freightliner acquisition

Former Freightliner subsidiary Heavy Haul Rail launches as new company focused on bulk rail freight in Britain.

January 29, 2026 | Financial

Transport for London sets out investment priorities

Draft business plan sets out key projects for the period to 2029-30.

January 27, 2026 | High-speed

Work starts on HS2 tunnel to Euston

First of two TBMs launched to excavate 7.2km tunnel for British high-speed line.

January 22, 2026 | Europe

ERTMS installation begins in Channel Tunnel

Compagnie des Signaux will supply onboard equipment for 57 Eurotunnel locomotives.

January 14, 2026 | Policy

Britain revives Northern Powerhouse Rail programme

New Liverpool - Manchester and Birmingham - Manchester lines planned in northern England.

January 8, 2026 | Fleet

IRJ news in brief - Fleet: Arriva Netherlands orders more Flirt EMUs

A round-up of recent fleet supply stories, including a win for Hyundai Rotem in Edmonton and the purchase of refurbished sleeping cars by Slovakia’s ZSSK.

January 5, 2026 | Europe

FS forms partnership to develop high-speed business in Europe

Partnership with investment firm Certares will support entry into London - Paris market.

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 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 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.

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