All Railway Gazette International articles in October 2025 – Page 6
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Rail Business UKArriva enters UK rail infrastructure market with RTS Infrastructure acquisition
UK: Arriva Group has announced the acquisition of RTS Infrastructure, marking the international public transport operating group’s entry into the UK rail infrastructure segment.
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NewsADB financing backs Indore metro’s inclusive urban mobility aims
INDIA: The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$190m loan to support the development of an 8·6 km underground section of the Indore metro project.
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Rail Business UKPendolino toilet overhaul contract awarded
UK: Alstom has awarded Knorr-Bremse Rail Services (UK) an eight-year contract to repair and overhaul 510 toilet systems fitted to Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino trainsets.
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Rail Business UKNationalised Greater Anglia to be a benchmark for other train operators
UK: The operation of Greater Anglia passenger services transferred from Transport UK to the public sector on October 12.
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NewsLego Fehmarn Belt Tunnel aims to inspire construction careers
DENMARK: An exhibition at the Legoland theme park in Billund shows how the 18 km immersed tunnel for the Fehmarn Belt fixed link is being constructed.
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NewsEurope’s Rail launches €245m call for research proposals
EUROPE: The Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking has launched its latest call for proposals, with €148·2m of EU funding available towards research projects worth €245m.
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NewsFrecciarossa 1000 high speed train launched as FS Group ramps up its internationalisation strategy
ITALY: National railway FS Group emphasised its ambitions for international expansion, including the launch of Paris – London services, in a panel discussion at the Expo Ferroviaria trade fair.
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Rail Business UKNetwork Rail and Loram launch track machine ETCS working group
UK: Network Rail’s East Coast Operations Business Change team recently met specialists from track machine engineering and operating company Loram in Derby to launch a track machine ETCS working group.
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NewsBatman to build light rail line
TURKEY: Plans have been announced for the construction of a 37·7 km Bat-Ray light rail network in the city of Batman.
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NewsŠkoda Group sees high demand for newly certified ETCS onboard unit
INTERATIONAL: Škoda Group announced the certification of its ETCS onboard unit at the 16th Trako International Railway Fair in Gdańsk.
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Rail Business UKInnovation organisations partner to promote rail technology
UK: Intelligent Transport Systems UK is partnering with the Rail Innovation Group on joint events, knowledge sharing and policy engagement with the aim of providing a stronger platform to champion small and emerging companies and promote smarter, more connected transport systems.
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NewsAlstom names next Chief Executive Officer
INTERNATIONAL: The Alstom board has appointed Martin Sion as Chief Executive Officer with effect from April 1 2026.
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NewsCando to acquire first US terminal
USA: Canadian company Cando Rail & Terminals has announced the acquisition of its first US terminal, with a definitive agreement to acquire the Channelview Terminal in Houston from Texas Deepwater Partners.
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NewsTrenitalia and Alstom unveil 200 km/h regional train
ITALY: Alstom and Trenitalia have unveiled a variant of the Coradia Stream regional electric multiple-unit family with a higher maximum speed of 200 km/h to enable operation on the Firenze – Roma Direttissima high speed line.
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NewsGemini selects high speed train supplier for planned Uber-branded Eurostar competitor
EUROPE: Aspiring Channel Tunnel high speed train operator Gemini Trains has selected Siemens Mobility Velaro Novo trainsets for its proposed services from London to Paris, Brussels and Köln.
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NewsInter-city fleet renewal in New South Wales makes progress
AUSTRALIA: Sydney Trains has completed deployment of 610 Mariyung double-deck EMUs on North Coast inter-city services, with Blue Mountains and South Coast lines scheduled for rollout through 2025.
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NewsFirst section of Patna metro launched
INDIA: The first phase of the Patna Metro priority corridor was inaugurated by Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on October 6, with passenger services starting the following day.