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‘Not sexy’: Why European military struggles with rail logistics

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June 26, 2025
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Europe is looking to boost its capacity to move military equipment and troops in large numbers. No single mode of transportation can do that alone,…

‘Landmark’ deal will eliminate mobile blackspots on Britain’s railways

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June 26, 2025
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The Department for Transport has announced a landmark deal to eliminate mobile phone dead zones on Britain’s busiest railway lines.

Yorkshire quarry’s first train since 1965

Simon Walton
June 26, 2025
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GB Railfreight has successfully operated the first freight train into Horton Quarry in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, marking the first rail movement into the site since…

The secret rail plan to tackle ‘crush’ hour in Melbourne’s north and west

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 26, 2025
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They’ve added more services, but ultimately, V/Line is a regional rail operator.

New wash and facilities for Frankston Line trains

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 26, 2025
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In addition to the wash, the yard’s capacity has been increased from eight to 21 trains.

‘High speed rail between Melbourne and Sydney? Not in my lifetime’

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 26, 2025
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Bonham, who has 40 years of experience in the railway industry, added that he supports the Suburban Rail Loop.

Hitachi Rail secures signalling contract at Türkiye’s Kapıkule Station

gobstopper
June 26, 2025
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Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to design, supply and supervise the deployment of signalling systems at Kapıkule Station in Türkiye.The post Hitachi Rail secures signalling contract at Türkiye’s Kapıkule Station appeared first on Railway Technology…

New Northern Conductor Takes First Trip with Her Dad Driving

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June 26, 2025
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Newly qualified conductor, Ella Phillips, recently took her first trip since becoming qualified with driver, Daniel Phillips, her father.

HDR to deliver engineering and design services for California high-speed rail

gobstopper
June 26, 2025
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HDR has been chosen by the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency to deliver engineering and design services for a 54-mile (86.9km) rail segment of California’s high-speed rail project between Palmdale and Victorville.The post HDR to deliver engineer…

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.