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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 4, 2025 | Financial

Hitachi completes Omnicom acquisition

The deal was announced in January.

August 1, 2025 | Policy

Vietnam and Britain seek closer ties

Two countries commit to greater collaboration on rail projects.

July 30, 2025 | High-speed

HS2 train interiors revealed

High-speed trains to be built by Hitachi and Alstom will feature step-free access.

July 25, 2025 | Freight

British operator unveils Stadler locomotives

GB Railfreight has ordered 30 dual-mode locomotives at a cost of £150m.

July 24, 2025 | Infrastructure

Network Rail appoints new CEO

Network Rail’s chief financial officer, Jeremy Westlake, will succeed Sir Andrew Haines in October.

July 21, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Sixth British passenger operator returns to public ownership

Transfer comes with end of contract held by Trenitalia to operate c2c commuter services.

July 21, 2025 | Policy

Germany and Britain aim for direct rail link

German and British governments agree to set up joint taskforce to examine feasibility of direct rail services via the Channel Tunnel.

July 10, 2025 | Financial

British government confirms rail infrastructure investment

A total of £10.2bn allocated to upgrades in recent Spending Review.

July 9, 2025 | Financial

British rail innovation organisation enters receivership

Receiver appointed for the Black Country Innovation and Manufacturing Organisation on July 1.

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