All Railway Gazette International articles in June 2025 – Page 6
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Rail Business UKGlasgow company to overhaul London Underground wagons
UK: Transport for London has awarded Gibson’s Engineering a contract to overhaul 23 wagons. The work at the St Rollox site at Springburn in Glasgow is expected to take two years and generate 40 jobs.
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NewsNox aims to reinvent night trains to offer privacy, efficiency and affordability
EUROPE: Ambitions to launch a European network of overnight trains with private rooms at the price of a flight have been announced by Berlin-based start-up Nox.
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NewsTurkish train operator takes delivery of locally manufactured rolling stock
TURKEY: National operator TCDD Taşımcılık has taken delivery of locomotives, multiple-units, a battery shunter and wagons including an emergency vehicle produced by state-owned manufacturer Türasaş.
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In depthInterview: Keolis finds its niche in China
A well-established, reliable local partner is key for international operating companies to win tenders in the Chinese market, as Keolis Shanghai CEO Francois Dieu explains to Benjámin Zelki.
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Metro Report InternationalThüringer Waldbahn & Straßenbahn Gotha selects Stadler to supply trams
GERMANY: Thüringer Waldbahn & Straßenbahn Gotha has awarded Stadler a contract to supply modern low-floor trams for its metre-gauge network.
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NewsSiemens Mobility shows last-mile battery Vectron and announces orders at Transport Logistic
EUROPE: A Vectron AC electric locomotive with a battery module for last-mile power was the highlight of Siemens Mobility’s presence at the Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair in München, where the company also announced a number of loco orders.
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Metro Report InternationalCAF awarded New Taipei tram framework contract
TAIWAN: CAF has been awarded a framework contract to supply up to 23 Urbos trams to New Taipei.
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NewsPoti intermodal terminal opens as a focal point for the Middle Corridor
GEORGIA: The first container train has arrived at the newly completed Poti TransTerminal multimodal terminal.
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Rail Business UKUK railway news round-up
This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry.
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Rail Business UKRail industry responds to spending review
UK: The rail industry responds to the government’s 2025 Spending Review on June 11, setting departmental budgets for day‑to‑day spending until 2028‑29 and capital investment until 2029‑30.
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Rail Business UKFirst GB Railfreight Class 99 locos arrive in the UK
UK: The first two of 30 Stadler Class 99 electro-diesel locomotives ordered by Beacon Rail for use by GB Railfreight arrived at the port of Bristol on June 10.
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NewsChilean suburban rail project supervision contract awarded
CHILE: National railway EFE has awarded an €18·6m project oversight package as part of the Santiago – Melipilla railway project.
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NewsEurostar plans direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Genève
EUROPE: Eurostar has announced plans to offer direct London – Frankfurt, London – Genève and Amsterdam – Brussels – Genève services once new trains are delivered in the early 2030s.
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Rail Business UKCoventry Very Light Rail street-running trial underway
UK: The prototype Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle is now being tested on a 220 m demonstration section of on-street track in the city.
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NewsFRMCS-ready telecoms contract awarded
SPAIN: High speed rail infrastructure manager ADIF AV has let a contract to install FRMCS-ready telecoms equipment on the Murcia – Almería line.
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Metro Report InternationalUrban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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Rail Business UKEnerpac obtains Network Rail approval for TL248 Track Lift System
UK: Enerpac has obtained Network Rail approval for its compact and precise hydraulic equipment for lifting and supporting track during maintenance.
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NewsHHLA acquires majority stake in developing Ukrainian rail freight hub
UKRAINE: Hamburger Hafen & Logistik is to acquire a 60% stake in the Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal in Batiovo.
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Metro Report International‘Magical moment’ as Phoenix light rail extension opens
USA: More than 5 000 people attended celebrations marking the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail extension in Phoenix.