The California State Transportation Agency and High-Speed Rail Authority have renewed their agreement with FRA to continue streamlining federal environmental review processes for the state's high-speed rail projects ..read more

Alstom has secured a €4 billion contract to deliver 90 Adessia Stream commuter trains to Germany's S-Bahn Cologne, including a 34-year maintenance agreement, marking its largest order in the country to date ..read more

In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Avanti West Coast’s achievement in recycling nearly 500 tonnes of waste, LNER’s Period Positive Workplace certification for menstrual equality and Amtrak’s launch of custom emojis to celebrate its diverse train routes ..read more

The South Rail Systems Alliance achieved a historic milestone by completing the full renewal of the Severn Tunnel’s track in a single 16-day possession, marking a first for the rail industry ..read more

GCRE Limited and Network Rail have signed a major commercial agreement to accelerate innovation in UK rail, focusing on testing, research and decarbonisation efforts ..read more

Arup and Asia Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) have been selected by the Highways Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government to provide investigation, design and construction consultancy services for the new smart and green mass transit system in East Kowloon. This project, a significant part of Hong Kong’s smart mobility initiatives, aims to enhance connectivity and ease traffic congestion in the area. The proposed transit system will span approximately 7km, including 6km of viaducts, a 1km tunnel and eight stations from Choi Hung East to Yau Tong East. It will connect over 300,000 residents t ..read more

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced that it has joined a global initiative by setting science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets to help limit global warming to below 1.5°C. This commitment, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), places GTR among fewer than 5,800 companies worldwide with such accreditation. Jason Brooker, GTR’s Head of Environment and Sustainability, said: “This is our public commitment to push ahead with net zero by 2050. We have set near-term science-based targets that are in line with what is needed to keep global warming below catastrophic ..read more

Rail Baltica has announced that Greenpeace, a global non-profit dedicated to environmental advocacy, has called for increased investment in Europe’s rail infrastructure in its latest report, “Connection Failed.” The study, released in July 2024, underscores the environmental benefits of rail transport over air travel and highlights the importance of projects like Rail Baltica in addressing European connectivity and sustainability. The study analysed 990 direct transport routes between 45 major European cities, comparing rail and air travel options. Greenpeace found that only 12% of these rout ..read more

Metrolinx has announced the commencement of a new phase in the construction of the Ontario line connection at TTC’s Pape Station, marking a key milestone in the city’s transit expansion project. This week, construction crews began foundational work at the site following the completion of preparatory activities. The current phase involves the installation of foundational supports to stabilise the soil and set the stage for excavation. Workers are digging deep trenches, positioning steel reinforcement cages and filling the trenches with concrete. This process will create a secure and stable env ..read more

A recent study commissioned by LNER involving 2,000 adults has highlighted significant public confusion regarding terms related to carbon emissions, such as ‘net zero’ and ‘carbon offsetting.’ The survey found that 60% of respondents could not define what a carbon footprint is, and 54% were unsure of how to effectively reduce their carbon emissions, despite 90% expressing a desire to lessen their environmental impact. The study also revealed that one in five people attribute their confusion to a lack of education on these terms during their schooling, with 41% advocating for more environmenta ..read more