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An LNER Azuma tested digital in-cab signalling at line speed between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin. The trial allowed engineers to assess how the train communicated continuously with trackside systems in real operating conditions. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/lner-reac…

Hitachi Rail, LNER, Network Rail, Agility Trains and RailAdventure UK worked together to test digital in-cab signalling on an LNER Azuma, demonstrating how industry collaboration can advance railway innovation. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/lner-reac…

Hitachi Rail has helped deliver the first live operation of an LNER Azuma using ETCS Level 2 on the East Coast Main Line. The digital system sends signalling information directly to the driver’s cab. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/lner-reac…

Restoring the Portishead line is expected to generate £43 million of economic growth each year, unlocking housing and employment opportunities across North Somerset and Bristol. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/new-stati…

New stations at Portishead and Pill will improve access to jobs and education while helping to reduce congestion on one of the region’s busiest commuting routes. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/new-stati…

The restored Portishead line will offer hourly services to Bristol Temple Meads, with journeys taking around 25 minutes. That is less than half the time the trip can take by car during rush hour. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/new-stati…

Work has begun to restore passenger rail services between Portishead and Bristol for the first time in 60 years, reconnecting more than 50,000 people to the railway. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/new-stati…

More than a year of planning has gone into HS2’s major construction over the M42. By progressing the twin box and Water Orton viaducts during the same closures, Balfour Beatty VINCI is delivering complex infrastructure with minimal disruption. mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/news/hs2-prepa…

Six 45-metre spans, each weighing 1,000 tonnes, are being assembled beside the M42 before being moved into position as part of the Water Orton viaduct extensions. The work demonstrates the specialist engineering expertise supporting HS2’s construction. mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/news/hs2-prepa…

Delivering HS2 across the M42 requires engineering on a remarkable scale. Balfour Beatty VINCI’s teams are installing 175 precast beams for the twin box while extending two Water Orton viaducts across the motorway. mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/news/hs2-prepa…

Balfour Beatty VINCI is coordinating major construction over the M42 as HS2’s twin box structure and Water Orton viaducts are extended across the motorway. mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/news/hs2-prepa…

Across more than 30 Spanish sites, Alstom has capabilities spanning design, engineering, manufacturing, operations, maintenance and signalling. This industrial depth strengthens the capacity needed to deliver rail projects at home and internationally. alstom.com/press-releases…

Alstom employs more than 3,000 people in Spain and estimates that its activities support over 7,500 direct, indirect and induced jobs. It demonstrates how sustained rail investment supports skilled employment throughout the supply chain. alstom.com/press-releases…

Alstom procured a record €700 million from Spanish suppliers in 2025/26, up 32% on the previous year. Working with 746 suppliers, the company is supporting a broad and highly specialised rail supply chain. alstom.com/press-releases…

Through its work on The Wave, AECOM is helping Queensland deliver better regional connectivity, reduced road congestion and improved access across the Sunshine Coast, supporting the Brisbane 2032 Games and the region’s long-term population growth. aecom.com/press-releases…

AECOM’s role draws on its multidisciplinary rail and infrastructure expertise, as well as its experience providing independent assurance for major Australian projects including the Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Sydney Metro Brownfields. aecom.com/press-releases…

Over the next six years, AECOM and Bureau Veritas will certify the new dual-track line from Beerwah to Caloundra and its new and upgraded stations, ensuring the project meets its safety, operational and regulatory objectives. aecom.com/press-releases…

HSRG member AECOM has been appointed Independent Certifier for the design and construction of The Wave Stage 1, alongside Bureau Veritas. The appointment places AECOM at the heart of one of Queensland’s next major rail projects. aecom.com/press-releases…

Several operators are now developing plans to enter a market served solely by Eurostar for more than 30 years. New destinations, more services and greater choice could significantly strengthen Britain’s connections with continental Europe. euronews.com/travel/2026/07…

Gemini plans to lease eight electric trains carrying more than 550 passengers each, with around 11 daily services initially. This new capacity would help meet demand and support greater competition in international rail. euronews.com/travel/2026/07…