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GB Railfreight stsrts operating trains to North Yorkshire quarry

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June 26, 2025
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Since 1965, there has been no rail movement in and out of Horton Quarry in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, until now.

Europorte opens German subsidiary

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June 25, 2025
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French operator Europorte, part of the Getlink group, is opening a subsidiary in Germany: Europorte Deutschland. The group already operates services to Dillingen, Leuna, Ludwigshafen,…

Data of the week: Spanish Q1 reports confirm Medway’s dynamic expansion

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June 25, 2025
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Rail freight in Spain posted positive figures in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the last quarter of 2024. However, when compared year-on-year with…

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New solar facility will provide green power for the Tube

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June 25, 2025
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Transport for London (TfL) has appointed EDF Renewables UK, through its subsidiary Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited, to generate and deliver green electricity via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) over 15 years. The contract will see a new solar facility built in Longfield, Essex, and renewable energy generated for the Tube. The facility will also […]

£9 Million Investment on Southeastern Stations

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June 25, 2025
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Southeastern’s passengers can now enjoy cleaner and more comfortable stations, thanks to the operator’s £9.2 million station improvement programme.

Four Avanti West Coast Employees Take on Three Peaks Challenge

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June 25, 2025
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To raise money for the charity Railway Children, Avanti West Coast employees are undertaking the National Three Peaks Challenge.

New Gender Neutral Uniforms For Lumo Staff

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June 25, 2025
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Train operator Lumo has redesigned its staff uniform, looking at environmental impact and made it gender neutral.

Lumo launches new gender-neutral uniforms with a focus on sustainability

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June 25, 2025
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Open-access train operator Lumo has launched new gender-neutral uniforms which have been created with a conscious effort to minimise environmental impact. The uniforms are being rolled out across Lumo’s Newcastle-based team who welcome passengers on daily services between Edinburgh and London, marking a key step in the company’s commitment to both inclusivity and sustainability. The […]

Bulgaria wants to build 3 tunnels to boost rail freight

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June 25, 2025
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North-south rail connectivity in Bulgaria is a complicated matter due to the presence of the Stara Planina mountain range, which divides the country in two.…

TPE driver given send-off to remember after 40 years’ service

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June 25, 2025
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After an incredible four decades of service a TransPennine Express (TPE) train driver has been given a send-off to remember. Ian Carver, 62, who lives in Warrington and works out of Liverpool Lime Street, took to the tracks one final time on Friday 20 June, driving the 11:22 service from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool. But […]