Asset Maintenance: Cracking the nut of rising costs
An international benchmarking exercise by management consultancy Arthur D Little has found that railways across Europe are facing a maintenance cost crunch, with strong leadership needed to address the problem.
Investment: Belfast summit reflects all-island rail momentum
The Railway Industry Association’s inaugural All Island Rail Summit in Belfast on February 18 is focusing on opportunities for the rail supply chain across the island of Ireland, says Neil Walker, Director for Northern Ireland & Exports at the trade organisation.
CPKC orders updated Tier 4-compliant Progress Rail locos
CANADA: Canadian Pacific Kansas City has ordered 65 EMD SD70ACe-T4 freight locomotives which will be manufactured at Progress Rail’s plant in Muncie, Indiana, with the first 30 to be delivered in the second half of 2026.
Norfolk Southern orders 40 Wabtec locomotives
USA: Norfolk Southern has ordered 40 Wabtec ES44AC locomotives in its first new loco purchase since 2022.
Ahmedabad metro train sashays into spotlight as Titagarh targets the world market
INDIA: Titagarh Rail Systems has rolled out a dance-inspired, domestically-developed driverless trainset for the Ahmedabad metro at its Passenger Rail Systems factory at Uttarpara in West Bengal.
HS2 contractor prepares to complete Birmingham’s ‘Bellingham Bridge’
UK: Preparations are well in hand to move the striking Curzon No 2 Viaduct into position this spring, forming a stand-out element of High Speed 2’s arrival into Birmingham. Chris Howe reports from Duddeston.
Iran completes Mianeh – Ardabil railway construction
IRAN: Construction of a 175 km line from Mianeh north to Ardabil was completed at the end of 2025, connecting Ardabil province to the national rail network.
Prison training initiative offers path to skilled rail careers
‘Fast, comfortable and reliable’ urban rail services launched in Madagascar
Transfer bogies allow standard gauge rolling stock to reach Finland’s workshops by rail
Daegu underground suburban railway construction starts
GATX and Brookfield Infrastructure acquire Wells Fargo wagon fleets
