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    Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives. // Credit: Siemens Mobility

    Siemens secures order for 80 dual-mode electric/battery locomotives

    Siemens Mobility has signed a framework agreement with leasing and maintenance company Akiem for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives.
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    Roger Smith 28 March, 2026
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    S-Bane Copenhagen: Automated, driverless trains, photo source: Siemens Mobility

    Automated trains set to be introduced by Siemens and Stadler

    A consortium of Siemens Mobility and Stadler has won a contract from Denmark's state-owned railway (DSB) to supply 226 fully-automated, four-car train…
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    Janine Booth 15 February, 2026
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    A first look at the Airo trainset for Amtrak 2026.

    First new Airo train unveiled by Amtrak

    As rail passenger numbers grow across America, Amtrak have unveiled a new phase in its evolution with one of the most expensive renewal programmes in …
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    Katherine Tweedy 13 February, 2026
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    Vectron locomotive

    Siemens’ dual-mode locomotive authorised to travel between Germany and Austria

    Rolling stock manufacturer Siemens Mobility has revealed that its Vectron Dual Mode locomotive has been authorised to operate across the border betwee…
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    Janine Booth 18 January, 2026
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    Close up of new signal panel at Carlisle signal box

    Carlisle signalling upgrade goes live after 7 day closure

    As part of a £61 million investment, Network Rail has improved signalling in Carlisle.
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    Emma Holden 7 January, 2026
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    Siemens Mireo-B battery powered train. // Credit: Siemens

    Siemens to supply 61 battery-powered trains to German railway network

    Siemens has secured an order from Germany for 61 Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains for use on the Northern Westphalia Network.
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    Roger Smith 21 December, 2025
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    Siemens Mobility apprentices at Goole Rail Village. // Credit: Siemens Mobility

    Siemens recruits more apprentices for Yorkshire Rail Village

    Siemens Mobility has recruited more apprentices for training at its Goole Rail Village in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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    Roger Smith 13 December, 2025
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    View from the driver's cab of a Great Central Class 180 during testing. // Credit: Network Rail

    Multiple trains controlled simultaneously in landmark for digital signalling

    A major step forward in the introduction of digital signalling on the East Coast Main Line took place last weekend, 22nd and 23rd November.
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    Roger Smith 25 November, 2025
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    Camera to check the track - South Western Railway

    Thermal Imaging Cameras installed on South Western Hotshot train

    SWR names a class 450 'Hotshot' ahead of a 12-month trial fitted with Thermal Imaging Cameras
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    Mark Wilson 22 November, 2025
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    At the official opening of TransMEA 2025, Siemens Mobility unveiled the Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public for the first time.

    Siemens unveils Velaro high-speed train at Egypt’s TransMEA 2025

    Siemens Mobility has unveiled its Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public for the first time. It revealed the train in the outdoor display area…
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    Janine Booth 16 November, 2025
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