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’66 takes the long route to Britain

Simon Walton
September 4, 2025
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GB Railfreight (GBRf) has unveiled its final leased Class 66 locomotive from Akiem. It’s completed a long journey from continental Europe to the UK. The…

Severn Valley Railway teams up with GBRf for unique event

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September 2, 2025
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The Severn Valley Railway will welcome enthusiasts and families alike for a special weekend of rail activity, in partnership with GB Railfreight, on Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 September. The event will bring together an impressive mix of heritage and contemporary locomotives, running services across the line and offering visitors a rare opportunity to enjoy […]

Melanie Onn MP visits Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village

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August 26, 2025
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Melanie Onn, MP for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes, recently visited the Siemens Mobility Rail Village in Goole to hear from constituents who work at the site. She was given a tour of the state-of-the-art facility by employees to hear about their work assembling new trains, including for Transport for London. The Goole Rail Village has […]

Russia sounds the alarm over locomotives. Could China fill in the gaps?

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August 22, 2025
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“The state of the private locomotive fleet in Russia is approaching an emergency.” That is how a representative of the Russia-based ROLLINGSTOCK Agency characterises the…

LTG Cargo Ukraine switches from freight forwarding to rolling stock leasing

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August 22, 2025
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The Ukrainian subsidiary of LTG Cargo, Lithuania’s national rail freight operator, is changing its business model. From September onwards, the company will focus on providing…

Azerbaijan Railways to get 300 new freight wagons

Marco Raimondi
August 21, 2025
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Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) will add 300 new wagons to its freight fleet: 200 platform wagons for container transport and 100 semi-wagons, suitable for transport of…

Europhoenix Rail unveil new livery for Class 37 locomotive

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August 18, 2025
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Europhoenix Rail Ltd has unveiled a new look for Class 37 No. 37423.

Wells Fargo to sell its rail assets to GATX and Brookfield for over 4 billion euros

Marco Raimondi
August 15, 2025
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The European Commission (EC) cleared the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail assets by GATX and Brookfield Corporation. The portfolio includes around 128,000 wagons and 440…

Old Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Are Being Recycled and Repurposed

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August 15, 2025
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The Tyne and Wear Metro is currently phasing out its old train fleet, which is being sent to be recycled.

Great Central Railway’s Annual Autumn Diesel Gala Returns this September

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August 14, 2025
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The Great Central Railway proudly announces the return of its much-anticipated annual Autumn Diesel Gala, running from 4th to 6th September. This action-packed event offers visitors the chance to experience an impressive range of diesel traction, featuring the home fleet alongside three spectacular visiting locomotives. A highlight of the heritage railway calendar, the gala kicks off with […]