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New £1 billion electric trains to ‘bring faster journeys to the North,’ Burnham says

The new trains will cut journey times by up to 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds and up to 14 minutes between Manchester and York

The Independent UK · Sep 10

First of ten new Elizabeth line trains begins passenger service in London

The Class 345 Aventra trains underwent an extensive period of testing on the mainline railway before entering service

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Train operator slammed over broken toilets on five-hour routes between London and Scotland

The fault has sparked outrage from passengers making the five-hour journey across the country

Evening Standard · Aug 7

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Train passengers left without toilets on five-hour Scotland to London journeys

Lumo services have been making extended stops at stations to allow passengers to use platform facilities

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Trains between London and Scotland running despite toilets being out of use

A TRAIN operator is running services lasting more than five-and-a-half hours despite having no available toilets

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

Eurostar upgrades new fleet to withstand 55C after deadly European heatwaves

50 new double-decker all-electric trains were ordered last year

The Independent UK · Jul 14

PM Modi meets French CEOs in Paris, aims for an enduring India-France partnership

Prime Minister Modi engaged with top French business leaders, exploring significant investment and expansion opportunities in India. Discussions spanned crucial sectors like shipping, logistics, railways, construction, and AI. Companies like CMA CGM, Saint-Gobain, Alstom, and Mistral AI expressed strong interest in deepening their presence and partnerships, highlighting India's growing global…

The Times of India · Jun 18

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PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France; discusses investment and India expansion plans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top business leaders in Paris. Discussions focused on investment and expansion in India. Companies from sustainable construction, mobility, and AI sectors shared their plans. Saint-Gobain, Alstom, and Mistral AI expressed strong interest in further collaboration and investment. These meetings highlight India's growing economic opportunities and…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert

Review of original train order is meant to prevent service problems north of Birmingham but it may do the opposite

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Inside the UK train factory testing the technology that could make driverless trains a reality

At the 'Train Zero' lab in the United Kingdom, engineers test systems like signal and speed using simulation.

Euronews · Jan 27

Eurostar to run first double-decker trains amid rising competition

Eurostar will begin running double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, the company announced Wednesday, as it braces for increased competition on its cross-Channel routes between London and mainland Europe.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2025

Eurostar Plans Double-decker Train Amid Competition Threat

Eurostar said Wednesday it will run double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, as it faces potential competition on its routes between London and mainland Europe.

International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025

Eurostar to run doubledecker trains through Channel tunnel from 2031

Operator signs €2bn deal with Alstom amid boom in international rail travel from UK

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

Eurostar to operate double-decker trains in the UK for the first time

The new trains will have 20 per cent more seats, a lower floor and be 16cm taller

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

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Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

London is getting double-decker trains! Eurostar announces £1.7bn new fleet in UK first

The trains will be the first major fleet of double-deckers on the UK’s railways

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Amtrak launches new 160mph Acela trains — but they take just as long as the old ones

Acelas run from Washington DC's Union Station to Boston via Philadelphia, New York Penn Station, New Haven, and Providence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025

London-Berlin: competition hots up for cross-Channel rail links

Firms vie with Eurostar to provide direct services from Britain to mainland Europe as they spy growth in market

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Virgin signs ‘exclusive’ train deal in bid to rival Eurostar

The operator is aiming to challenge Eurostar dominance

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The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Amtrak reveals launch date for new 160mph tilting trains on the East Coast

The next-generation Acela trains will run from Washington DC's Union Station to Boston via New York Penn Station

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

Euston, we have a solution! Huge boost for commuters as new trains with 20 per cent more seats enter service

Milton Keynes, Watford, Tring and Northampton passengers first to benefit

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Trains to Paris could soon get cheaper. Here’s why

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The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Double-decker trains could soon operate through Channel Tunnel

Alstom’s high-speed trains, running up to 200mph, are being considered for the London-Paris route

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

UK’s largest gathering of historic railway vehicles planned

Train manufacturer Alstom said its factory in Derby will host the event between August 1 and 3.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Hitachi’s £500m train deal secures hundreds of jobs at UK factory

Contract for 14 new trains from FirstGroup will help give County Durham site a future

Dynamite News · Nov 15, 2024

Delhi Metro receives first phase-4 train, marks milestone in expansion

The first Metro train, consisting of six coaches, procured by Delhi Metro for its Phase-4 operations, arrived in Delhi today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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