The African Development Bank Group has signed a letter of intent with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, or BMZ, to cooperate on developing Africa’s railway systems and deepening regional economic integration.
A fleet of special “leaf-busting” trains is now traveling across the North West, blasting leaves off the railway line to keep passengers and freight trains moving this fall.
Passengers at Kings Langley station will benefit from improved accessibility as Network Rail prepares to deliver a major station upgrade funded through the Department for Transport’s Access for All program.
New figures show that 80 trespass incidents in the West Midlands caused more than 12 days of delays for passengers and cost the railway almost £900,000 in 2025/26.
A passenger train that later became involved in a fatal rear-end collision had stopped after receiving an incorrect Automatic Warning System alert at a green signal, according to an interim report from Britain’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
A railroad crossing that was closed over safety concerns after children were spotted playing “chicken” with trains will reopen following a significant upgrade, Network Rail said.
FS Group used InnoTrans 2026 to outline plans for new international rail service, new trains and technology aimed at improving operations and maintenance.