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Alstom to supply battery trains to New Zealand thanks to €538m contract

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September 9, 2025
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Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has won a contract worth €538m with the Greater Wellington Regional Council to design, build and supply 18 Adessia Stream B battery-electric multiple unit (BEMU) 5-car trains and 35 years of FlexCare Perform fleet main…

Rail Industry to Benefit from £92.8 Billion Investment

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July 10, 2025
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The government has given the green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades, which are set to benefit millions.

Rail Industry to Benefit from £92.8 Billion Investment

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July 10, 2025
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The government has given the green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades, which are set to benefit millions.

Wellington Focuses on Road and Rail Reliability

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September 5, 2024
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A record $3.3 billion of transport investment in Greater Wellington through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP).

Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter set to visit Shropshire this Thursday

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May 2, 2024
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60532 Blue Peter is set to visit Shropshire this Thursday as it completes a loaded test run as part of its return to mainline service

Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter set to visit Shropshire this Thursday

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May 2, 2024
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60532 Blue Peter is set to visit Shropshire this Thursday as it completes a loaded test run as part of its return to mainline service

Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter set to visit Shropshire this Thursday

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May 2, 2024
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60532 Blue Peter is set to visit Shropshire this Thursday as it completes a loaded test run as part of its return to mainline service

WATCH: Repairs to Shropshire landslip captured on time-lapse video

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March 29, 2024
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Network Rail has released a time-lapse video of the work carried out to repair a landslip in Shropshire that caused the line to be closed for three weeks.

Partial train services resume from Shropshire railway station

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March 21, 2024
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Train services have resumed at Telford Central station after work had progressed sufficiently to rectify the landslip that occurred near Wellington.

WATCH: Drone footage shows extent of damage caused by Shropshire landslip

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March 15, 2024
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On 8 March a landslip between Oakengates and Wellington closed the line but is expected to reopen by the Easter bank holiday weekend.