Indra signs £524m ‘global flagship’ contract to manage Transport for London’s ticketing systems
UK: Transport for London has appointed Indra as the next strategic and technical partner for the operation of its fare collection system.
Model Stations concept demonstrates inclusivity enhancements
UK: Govia Thameslink Railway is upgrading three stations to demonstrate its Model Stations concept for making facilities simpler to navigate, more welcoming and more inclusive for passengers.
Porterbrook acquires Corelink multiple-units
UK: Rolling stock financier Porterbrook has acquired Corelink Rail Infrastructure Ltd, which owns diesel and electric multiple-units leased to operator West Midlands Trains.
Avanti West Coast launches online platform to collect staff suggestions
UK: Inter-city train operator Avanti West Coast has worked with Sideways 6 on an ’Ignite a Change’ initiative to capture and develop staff suggestions for business improvement.
Future industry leaders wanted for Transport for Wales’ graduate programme
UK: Applications are now open for Transport for Wales’ 2026 Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, offering the opportunity to help shape the future of rail and bus transport.
Alstom to overhaul Southeastern’s Networker EMU bogies
UK: Leasing company Eversholt Rail has awarded Alstom a £20m contract to overhaul 398 power bogies from Southeastern’s Class 465 Networker electric multiple-unit fleet.
c2c launches OP1 rail intelligence platform
UK: Commuter train operator c2c has worked with CPC Project Services to deploy a digital intelligence platform which provides operational insight at times of service disruption.
FirstGroup wins next London Overground operating contract
UK: Transport for London has selected FirstGroup for the next concession to operate London Overground inner-suburban passenger services.
Electro-diesel Stadler Flirt trains selected to renew Dublin – Belfast Enterprise fleet
EUROPE: Ireland’s national railway Iarnród Éireann and North Ireland’s Translink have jointly selected Stadler Flirt trainsets to replace locomotive-hauled rolling stock on the cross-border Dublin – Belfast Enterprise service.
First AVA low-maintenance stainless steel footbridge installed
UK: The first series-produced AVA modular footbridge has been installed at Greater Anglia’s Stowmarket station.
Stansted Airport contactless pay-as-you-go rail fare payment delayed
UK: The previously-announced expansion of contactless pay-as-you-go payment to a further 20 Greater Anglia stations including the key destination of Stansted Airport has been delayed until ‘summer 2026’.