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Germany suspects sabotage in Essen freight train derailment

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January 15, 2026
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A freight train derailed in Essen, Germany on Monday evening. It was carrying hazardous materials, an immediate cause for alarm. One might recall the Czech…

RAIB investigating excessive speed at Hertfordshire junction

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January 15, 2026
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The RAIB has undertaken a preliminary examination into an incident of overspeeding at Hitchin in Hertfordshire last December.

Watch: New Fly-Through Video showing proposed London Liverpool Street Plans

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January 15, 2026
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Network Rail releases a detailed fly-through video showing proposed changes to Liverpool Street Station

Stage 2 of Cambridge resignalling project completed

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January 15, 2026
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After an 11-day disruption to train services, Alstom has completed Stage 2 of the Cambridge Resignalling, Relock and Recontrol (C3R) project.

Stage 2 of Cambridge resignalling project completed

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January 15, 2026
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After an 11-day disruption to train services, Alstom has completed Stage 2 of the Cambridge Resignalling, Relock and Recontrol (C3R) project.

UK Freight lobby seeks NPR assurances

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January 15, 2026
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The UK representative body, the Rail Freight Group (RFG) , has raised the issue of freight in the UK government announcements for developments in the…

National Lottery awards £3.7m grant to the Talyllyn Railway

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January 14, 2026
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The Talyllyn Railway invited RailAdvent to Tywyn today to see the announcement of a £3.7m grant that has been awarded by The National Lottery Heritage…

National Lottery awards £3.7m grant to the Talyllyn Railway

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January 14, 2026
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The Talyllyn Railway invited RailAdvent to Tywyn today to see the announcement of a £3.7m grant that has been awarded by The National Lottery Heritage…

Part Closure of the NET set for the end of January

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January 14, 2026
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Part of the NET system will close for maintenance works on the 25 & 26 January

Government sets out plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail

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January 14, 2026
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The Government today (14 January 2026) released its plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, promising that people across the North West, Yorkshire, and the North East will benefit from faster commutes, greater job opportunities, and increased investment. The first phase will prioritise upgrades and electrification between Leeds-Sheffield, Leeds-York, and Leeds-Bradford to transform commutes, set to be […]