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Alstom trains and signalling enter service in India

Guest authors
March 1, 2026
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Alstom has brought into operational service trains and ETCS signalling on the Namo Bharat corridor and the Meerut Metro near Delhi in India.

Frame assembly complete on George the Fifth steam locomotive

Guest authors
February 28, 2026
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The LNWR George the Fifth Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 February, it finished assembling the permanent frame for its replica locomotive.

DB and Brussels Airlines launch rail–air link

gobstopper
February 28, 2026
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Deutsche Bahn and Brussels Airlines will launch a new direct ICE connection from Cologne to Brussels Airport, introducing a codeshare rail–air offer from September 2026.

DB and Brussels Airlines launch rail–air link

gobstopper
February 28, 2026
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Deutsche Bahn and Brussels Airlines will launch a new direct ICE connection from Cologne to Brussels Airport, introducing a codeshare rail–air offer from September 2026.

A tram has derailed in Italy killing 2 people and injuring others

Brian Evans
February 28, 2026
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The accident occurred while Milan was exceptionally busy.

Severn Valley Railway to hold Branch Line event this weekend

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February 28, 2026
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The Severn Valley Railway is to hold a Branch Line Weekend this weekend (28th February and 1st March 2026) to showcase what the line might…

ScotRail begins finance procurement for new trains

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February 28, 2026
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ScotRail has started a procurement process for its new train fleet, with the operator looking at financing options. The new fleet will have a minimum…

New OO gauge pre-grouping GWR lined crimson lake carriages

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February 28, 2026
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Rapido Trains has announced a range of Great Western Railway Crimson Lake liveried pre-Grouping coaching stock.

New OO gauge steam locomotive models bring back memories of West Country branch lines

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February 27, 2026
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Rapido Trains is releasing a range of OO Gauge versions of GWR ‘Small Prairie’ 45xx Class 2-6-2 tank engines.

Lords Committee raises questions over regulation to lower age of train drivers

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February 27, 2026
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In its 52nd report of Session 24-26, the cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about the practical implementation of the Draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (the draft Regulations). The draft Regulations are intended to address the shortage of train drivers by lowering the age that people […]