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Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan launch feasibility study for new line

Marco Raimondi
July 22, 2025
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Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are preparing a feasibility study to build a railway that would run parallel to the current International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).…

New Devon station takes shape after six months of progress

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July 21, 2025
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Network Rail has released new aerial photos showing the first six months of progress on Okehampton Interchange station, which is set to open in 2026. The station will be the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line, connecting West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. The £15 million scheme is being funded by […]

Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of work between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames

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July 21, 2025
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Passengers planning to travel between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames next week are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail undertakes track maintenance work. 100m of track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced to keep the line safe and reliable, whilst structural surveys and other maintenance including the removal of overgrown vegetation will also take place. […]

Diversion route and shuttle buses in place as railway bridge work takes place in Wiltshire

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July 21, 2025
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Network Rail has today begun work to improve reliability on a railway bridge in Limpley Stoke, which will affect local traffic and buses. Repairs will take place to the bridge over Winsley Hill which carries the railway from Bath to Bradford-on-Avon. The work, from Monday 21 July to Sunday 31 August, is needed to ensure […]

China and Iran agree on massive electrification project

Marco Raimondi
July 21, 2025
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Iran has awarded an unspecified Chinese company the contract for a massive electrification deal along the Razi–Sarakhs railway, which connects Türkiye and Turkmenistan via Iran.…

Extreme weather continues to be a problem for European rail freight

Marco Raimondi
July 21, 2025
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Yet another natural disaster has caused an important rail artery in Europe to shut down for over a month. The Rauma Line in Norway leading…

Stockport Rail Bridge Renewal to Cause Disruption

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July 19, 2025
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From Saturday 2nd August to Friday 22nd August, no East Midlands Railway services will stop at any station northwest of Sheffield.

Cumbrian Coast Tunnel Work to Close Rail Line

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July 19, 2025
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Network Rail is reminding passengers travelling to or through Whitehaven to check before they travel this summer.

Major rail upgrades underway in South Wales

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July 18, 2025
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Network Rail (Wales and Borders) has started a comprehensive programme of engineering works across key rail corridors in South Wales as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving rail infrastructure. The works, taking place between Saturday 2 August and Monday 11 August, involve track renewals, drainage improvements, and essential maintenance to keep a safe and reliable […]

Passengers reminded to check before they travel as Severn Estuary major resilience work takes place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction

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July 18, 2025
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Passengers travelling between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction are advised to plan ahead as essential engineering work will close the railway through the Severn Estuary for three weeks, from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until 08:40 on Sunday 17 August 2025. These latest improvement works includes: To allow engineers to work safely, no trains will run between Gloucester and […]