Take a look at some of the top stories from the past week:
First look at Class 345 as Crossrail train begins testing
Bombardier invited the media to its Derby site today for a first look at the new Aventra train for London's Elizabeth line.
DRS unveils first dual-mode Class 88
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has released an image of the first liveried dual-mode Class 88 locomotives, 88002, and announced that a second has completed testing in the Czech Republic.
DB bouncing back after disappointing 2015
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reported record long-distance passenger numbers and a healthy operating profit in the first half of this year following an "unsatisfactory" 2015.
Network Rail appoints Heathrow rail link consultant
Network Rail has awarded Jacobs Engineering Group a contract to develop detailed designs for a new tunnelled rail link between the Great Western Main Line (GWML) and Heathrow.
MTA to close L train tunnel for 18 months for Hurricane Sandy repairs
A busy subway tunnel linking Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York is to close for 18 months to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Testing begins on LGV Sud Europe Atlantique
Testing has begun around Poitiers on the LGV Sud Europe Atlantique (LGV SEA) high-speed railway.
Spain told to recover funding for high-speed test site
The Spanish government has been ordered by the EU to recover funding given to infrastructure manager ADIF to construct a new high-speed rail test track near Malaga.
Electric commuter services launched between Denver and Westminster
Denver Transit Partners (DTP) have launched electric commuter rail services between Denver Union station and Westminster.
Norway approaches suppliers for ERTMS solution
Norway's Jernbaneverket has issued a request for quotation (RFQ) to several prequalified companies to supply the country's first ERTMS signalling system.
Lima orders additional Metropolis units
Alstom has received a €200 million order from Graña y Montero Ferrovias to add to its fleet of Metropolis trains in Peru's capital city, Lima.
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