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New Chiltern Railways trains set to unlock 10,000 more seats a day

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October 15, 2025
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Chiltern Railways today (Tuesday 14 October) showcased for the first time its newest (Mark 5A) trains, set to add 10,000 more seats for customers each weekday from December 2026. The trains, to be introduced between London to West Midlands from early 2026, will enable Chiltern to deliver more capacity across each of its West Midlands, […]

Europe’s Rail opens €148.2m EU funding call to back R&I projects

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October 15, 2025
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Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (JU) has opened its 2025-02 call for proposals and is inviting applications from companiesThe post Europe’s Rail opens €148.2m EU funding call to back R&I projects appeared first on Railway Technology.

Maasvlakte Zuid railway yard construction begins to boost Rotterdam port freight

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October 15, 2025
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The Port of Rotterdam Authority, ProRail, and Swietelsky Rail Benelux have started construction on the Maasvlakte Zuid (EMZ) railway yardThe post Maasvlakte Zuid railway yard construction begins to boost Rotterdam port freight appeared first on Railway…

Carpatica Feroviar begins large recruitment drive

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October 14, 2025
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Carpatica Feroviar, the successor to the bankrupt Romanian rail freight operator CFR Marfă, is starting a large recruitment campaign to begin operations. The operator is…

Three industrial steam locomotives at West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Weekend

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October 14, 2025
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This weekend’s Autumn Steam Weekend at the West Somerset Railway will feature three locomotives that spent much of their lives in industrial service.

Three industrial steam locomotives at West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Weekend

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October 14, 2025
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This weekend’s Autumn Steam Weekend at the West Somerset Railway will feature three locomotives that spent much of their lives in industrial service.

Hitachi Rail technology at the heart of the new DLR trains now in service

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October 14, 2025
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Hitachi Rail’s advanced communication technology equips the first of London Docklands Light Railway’s (DLR) new fleet of 54 trains, which have begun entering passenger service. This milestone showcases Hitachi Rail’s digital CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control) signalling, which underpins the safety, reliability and availability of the new fleet. With more than 100 million passengers annually across […]

Steam locomotive 92134 set for Great Central Winter Gala

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October 14, 2025
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Following its successful Autumn Diesel and Steam Galas, the Great Central Railway has announced the first guest locomotive for its Winter Steam Gala in January.

German trade union calls for resignation of DB Cargo CEO

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October 14, 2025
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The German rail and transport trade union EVG is calling for the resignation of DB Cargo CEO Sigrid Nikutta. EVG believes that Nikutta is leading…

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Resonate Group appoint Richard Ellis-Edwards as Head of Client Development

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October 14, 2025
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Resonate Group has appointed Richard Ellis-Edwards as Head of Client Development, bringing over 20 years of rail industry expertise across the UK and Europe to drive sustainable growth in data-driven rail and traffic management technologies. In the role, Richard will be responsible for facilitating growth with Resonate’s existing client base, working closely with teams across […]