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Welcome Points national rollout begins, bringing accessible support to more stations

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October 7, 2026
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The national rollout of Welcome Points began on 24 September, marked with an event at Birmingham New Street. Designed with input from passengers and disability-led organisations, Welcome Points aim to make rail travel easier and more accessible, particularly for disabled people and anyone who needs additional support. Welcome Points will provide a clear place to […]

18-Hour Flights: Heathrow’s 11 New Ultra-Long Nonstop Routes Revealed

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October 7, 2026
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There are various changes, partly influenced by the war in Iran. Find out more here!

Apple Wallet update released for Manchester’s Bee Network

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October 7, 2026
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Manchester’s Bee Network is the first transport system in the UK where customers can purchase their bus and tram tickets directly in Apple Wallet.

GB Railfreight gets 11-year 7 Steel UK logistics contract

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October 7, 2026
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GBRf will move scrap steel into Cardiff and transport finished products to customers across the UK, while also extending its existing shunting activities at the site.

GB Railfreight gets 11-year 7 Steel UK logistics contract

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October 7, 2026
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GBRf will move scrap steel into Cardiff and transport finished products to customers across the UK, while also extending its existing shunting activities at the site.

Steam locomotive boiler parts ordered for Lynton and Barnstaple Railway project

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October 7, 2026
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The 762 Club has placed orders for new boiler components in its project to build replica Manning Wardle locomotives YEO and EXE.

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and UAE examine new railway to Pakistani ports

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October 7, 2026
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Kazakhstan has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Uzbekistan and the UAE for a rail connection to Pakistan. The three countries want…

Manchester Airport trains to be cancelled this December

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October 7, 2026
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Train services in and out of Manchester Airport railway station will be suspended for one day on Sunday, 6th December because of engineering works.

Stadler completes 60-train SBB IR fleet

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October 7, 2026
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Stadler has handed over the final RABe 512 double-deck InterRegio train to Swiss Federal Railways, completing the 60-unit programme on schedule. The fleet has already accumulated more than 23 million kilometres in passenger service.

Stadler completes 60-train SBB IR fleet

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October 7, 2026
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