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New London trains set to be built in Derbyshire

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June 15, 2024
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Alstom has signed a new £370m contract for the supply of 10 new nine-car Aventra trains for London’s Elizabeth Line.

Class 60 diesel locomotive set to be powered by steam in new trial

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June 11, 2024
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Eversholt Rail has signed a contract with Steamology which will see a Class 60 locomotive converted into being powered by steam.

SA Government release 24/25 budget

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June 7, 2024
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The South Australian Government has committed funding to a range of rail and road projects to further grow the states …

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Funding puts wheels in motion for local train manufacturing

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June 6, 2024
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The iconic NSW made Tangara trains are set to receive critical upgrades as the NSW Government forges ahead with a …

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GB Railfreight names Class 73 loco in tribute to Kent & East Sussex Railway’s half-century

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June 4, 2024
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Class 73 locomotive 73128 is named ‘Kent & East Sussex Railway: 50 Years of Heritage 1974 –2024’

The future of rail: battery vs hydrogen

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June 4, 2024
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Siemens Mobility has developed both hydrogen and battery powered trains. IMAGE:Siemens Mobility

In the quest for sustainable rail travel, the debate rages on between two contenders, hydrogen vs. battery-powered trains. Siemens Mobility is …

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First digitally signalled train runs on East Coast Main Line

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June 4, 2024
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It is expected that the European Train Control System will be rolled out along the line in mid-2025.

New bi-mode trains begin operating in North Wales

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June 3, 2024
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New timetable sees Avanti West Coast introduce extra services and new train fleet.

Hitachi starts trial of battery-powered inter-city train

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May 29, 2024
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Hitachi Rail is in the process of conducting the first trial in the UK of replacing a diesel engine on an intercity train with a battery.

Express Service To Drive Rail Manufacturing

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May 28, 2024
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The Albanese Labor Government has today launched the National Rolling Stock Procurement Pipeline, a digital platform that will drive local manufacturing and help deliver a […]