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Class of 99 ship shape and Bristol fashion

Simon Walton
June 16, 2025
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The first two Class 99 Stadler electro-diesel locomotives have arrived in the UK. Landed at Bristol Port last week, they are the first examples of…

DB Cargo develops container for rail transport of gaseous hydrogen

Marco Raimondi
June 12, 2025
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Hydrogen may be one of the main sources of energy of tomorrow. However, transporting it by rail while still in its gaseous state remains a…

World’s oldest operating narrow-gauge locomotive in action at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering

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June 12, 2025
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Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is delighted to announce the inclusion of narrow-gauge exhibits at The Greatest Gathering, showcasing their rich history and significance in the wider railway story over the past 200 years. Alstom’s three-day festival in Derby will be the world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern rolling stock. It forms […]

First GB Railfreight Class 99 locomotives arrives in the UK

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June 12, 2025
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GB Railfreight has welcomed two of its new Class 99 locomotives into the UK, marking a major milestone in the project to bring 30 bi-mode…

Engineers make redundant train into school classroom

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June 10, 2025
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Engineers from Northern have brought a redundant Pacer train that had been donated to a school in Northumberland back to life for the school’s pupils.

London Northwestern Railway launches new fleet of five-car trains

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June 10, 2025
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The first of 36 new Class 730/2 trains built by Alstom in Derby for London Northwestern Railway entered service yesterday, Monday, 9 June.

390129 ‘Stoke-on-Trent’ Pendolino Gets New Nameplate

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June 8, 2025
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In honour of Stoke-on-Trent’s 100 years since becoming a city, Avanti West Coast has created an updated nameplate.

Türkiye takes first homegrown electric locomotive into use

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June 5, 2025
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Turkish rolling stock manufacturer Türasaş has delivered the first five units of the E5000 locomotive to national rail operator TCDD Taşımacılık. It is Türkiye’s first…

Ukrainian freight wagon industry in crisis: ‘Wagon rental for around 2 euros a day’

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June 5, 2025
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There is an immense surplus of freight wagons in Ukraine. Oversupply is leading to incredibly low rental prices, whereas business was highly profitable just a…

Alstom signs £50m contract with Lumo for Class 222 refresh

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June 4, 2025
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Alstom is to refresh and maintain five Class 222 trains ahead of the launch of services between Stirling and London Euston. A train service agreement…