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Two special events at the Great Central Railway each side of Christmas

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November 14, 2025
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As a prelude to the festive season and to welcome 2026, the Great Central Railway is running two special events.

Plan ahead for festive season travel says Rail Delivery Group

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November 14, 2025
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As the festive season gets underway, rail passengers are being encouraged to plan ahead for Christmas travel, with advance tickets now on sale for dates throughout the festive period and into the New Year. Although passenger numbers tend to dip during this time compared to the rest of the year, making it a key window […]

Industry-leading safety training centre hits 10,000 visitors

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November 14, 2025
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The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) TRUST centre, the first purpose-built rail safety centre of its kind in the North of England, has now surpassed 10,000 visitors. Launched in Huddersfield in 2023, the facility enables rail workers to experience real life safety-critical scenarios in a safe environment that offers a platform for discussion and an opportunity […]

Steam locomotive 4079 Pendennis Castle steps in as Glos Warks Hall withdrawn

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November 14, 2025
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway has announced that 4079 Pendennis Castle is to visit for the Festive season. Sadly, a boiler inspection on 7903 Foremarke Hall…

Temporary capacity restrictions cause combined transport decline

Marco Raimondi
November 14, 2025
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Combined transport in Europe fell by 1.35% during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Demand is there, but “extensive…

Sparks fly. Energy costs are costing rail freight

Simon Walton
November 14, 2025
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It is a truth, uncomfortably acknowledged, that any chief executive with a grasp of rail freight economics, must be in want of a lower electricity…

Competition: Win a copy of Lincolnshire Railways by Patrick Bennett

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November 14, 2025
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Details on how to enter the competition are below. You can view all our current competitions by clicking here. Please note! There are 2 parts to entry, firstly…

Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line to visit Hampshire this Saturday

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November 14, 2025
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35028 Clan Line will be visiting Hampshire this weekend as it hauls UK Railtours’ Portsmouth Pullman on the 15th November. Departing London Victoria at 09:32,…

Siemens Mobility launches multi-functional centre for train refurbishments in UK

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November 14, 2025
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Siemens Mobility has launched a £6m ($6.9m) multi-functional centre in Northampton, aimed at supporting modifications and upgradesThe post Siemens Mobility launches multi-functional centre for train refurbishments in UK appeared first on Railway Techno…

NEXRAIL orders up to 200 Stadler EURO9000 battery-electric locomotives

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November 14, 2025
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NEXRAIL, a Luxembourg firm, has signed an agreement with Stadler for the delivery of up to 200 EURO9000 panto-battery hybrid locomotives.The post NEXRAIL orders up to 200 Stadler EURO9000 battery-electric locomotives appeared first on Railway Technology.