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New Docklands Light Railway trains withdrawn from service with brake issue

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November 13, 2025
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The new B23 trains used on the Docklands Light Railway have been withdrawn from service due to a braking issue in wet weather.

Storm Darragh: Welsh steam railway suspends trains

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December 7, 2024
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The Talyllyn Railway has announced it is suspending train operations tomorrow, 7th December. The Tinsel and Turkey service was planned to run but has been…

History made by Irish railtour company

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November 24, 2024
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Push-pull mkVI coaches take their first passenger’s down the Limerick line

Potential tram builders announced for new London Trams

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September 10, 2024
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Transport for London has issued an Invitation to Tender for four manufacturers to design and build a new fleet of trams.

Alstom secures contract extension to maintain TransPennine Express trains

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July 31, 2024
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Class 397s will continue to be maintained by Alstom until the end of 2025

CAF to supply first batch of forty trains to Spanish capital

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June 23, 2024
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Train supply and services company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has won a contract to support the first of two sets of trains to Metro Madrid.

Rail manufacturer to use Global Centre of Rail Excellence

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May 5, 2024
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CAF has signed an agreement to use the testing and innovation facility being developed at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in South Wales.

South Wales railway line welcomes new trains

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April 23, 2024
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New class 197 DMUs enter service on the Ebbw Vale Line

Digital signalling coming to Yorkshire as part of £4bn plan

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April 10, 2024
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Network Rail has announced a 10-year £4bn signalling plan that will see better reliability using a mix of traditional signalling and digital control.

New trains introduced on South Wales railway line

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February 19, 2024
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New Class 197 trains are being introduced from today, Monday, 19 February, on train services to Maesteg in the Llynfi Valley of South Wales.