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The latest news from the rail industry. If you have a piece of news that you would like us to cover, please contact Pippa McCartney on +44(0) 1959 563311 or email us.

Deutsche Bahn orders new signalling technology from Funkwerk IT for the Bremen – Bremerhaven line

3 February 2012
PLC-based electronic interlocking improves performance on hinterland lines...

Crossrail outlines new approach to refurbishing the Connaught Tunnel

2 February 2012
Crossrail has adopted a new approach to restoring and enlarging the Connaught Tunnel which is safer and more efficient...

Kapsch wins Irish Rail GSM-R tender for the implementation of a digital train radio system

2 February 2012
IÉ recently awarded the implementation of a digital train radio system...

Thales to deploy ETCS Level 2 on Turkey’s first high-speed rail line

1 February 2012
Thales has signed a new €20 million signalling contract with Turkish State Railways (TCDD)...

Assessing the Polish rail market

1 February 2012
Poland is continually investing in its rail network and with almost 20,000 route-km, it is the third largest in Europe...

More passengers set to benefit from £100m station improvement fund

31 January 2012
The final tranche of a £100m fund to improve stations in England and Wales has been announced...

Thales and Balfour Beatty Rail consortium awarded a €400 million contract to re-signal half of the Danish Main Lines

31 January 2012
Thales and Balfour Beatty Rail consortium awarded a €400 million contract...

Invensys Rail awarded Glasgow South Suburban Resignalling contract

30 January 2012
Invensys Rail has been awarded a £35 million contract by Network Rail to deliver the GSSR contract...

Assessing the rail market in Italy

27 January 2012
‘The Rail Market in Italy 2011’ – a report that provides a concise overview of the structure of the country’s main line and regional rail transport market...