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Steelpaint coating promises faster steel protection for rail

Simon Walton
September 8, 2025
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A newly certified protective coating system from German manufacturer Steelpaint GmbH is making waves in the UK rail sector after winning Network Rail approval. The…

‘Increasing freight tariffs is a direct path to economic collapse’

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September 8, 2025
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Ukrainian Railways (UZ) wants to raise its prices for freight services. Shippers have not reacted favourably to those ideas, with public communications between stakeholders turning…

New battery-electric trains announced for Fife and Borders railway

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September 8, 2025
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New, more reliable trains and the electrification of Fife and Borders railways has been announced by Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop. The announcement will see £342 million invested by the Scottish Government, electrifying the lines and procuring 69 new trains, as part of the next stage in modernising Scotland’s Railway. Confirming the funding in an answer […]

New specialised lifts installed at Essex Station

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September 7, 2025
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A £9 million investment into improving Grays station in Essex has been completed.

Trail bus service connects Wetland Centre with Greater Anglia trains

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September 7, 2025
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Thanks to a grant from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund, passengers can now access the Welney Wetland Centre.

First Avanti West Coast Scholar completes Mentorship

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September 7, 2025
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In a UK rail first, an Avanti West Coast Scholar becomes the first to complete his mentorship

The Rollingstock changes to Swan Hill Service from V/Line top management is now in writing

Snuffle Nose
September 7, 2025
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Now in writing V/Line top management is making changes to rolling stock to the commuter urban rail units.

Rail action group wants more carriages on north-east line trains

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 7, 2025
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The Border Rail Action Group has called for the introduction of extra carriages on north-east line trains.

Afternoon Tea On Board The Weardale Railway

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September 7, 2025
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The Weardale Railway is hosting an afternoon tea with a view for visitors to enjoy.

More train seats for Kent and south east London from December

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September 7, 2025
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South Eastern Railway has revealed that passengers across Kent and South East London will benefit from improved train services and more seats with its new timetable operating from Sunday 14 December.