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Railway 200: Bookings now open for unique touring exhibition train coming to Sussex this July

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April 25, 2025
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Bookings have now opened for visits to a new and unique exhibition train, part of a national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway called Railway 200. The train, named Inspiration, launches at Severn Valley Railway in Worcestershire on 27 June and will criss-cross Britain over the following 12 months, visiting 60 locations including […]

Russia sends first freight train to Crimea

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April 25, 2025
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The first freight train from Russia through occupied Ukraine has made its way to Sevastopol, Crimea. It marks a major milestone in Russia’s efforts to…

Where to see the Midland Pullman HST as it heads to Scotland this Saturday

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April 25, 2025
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The Midland Pullman HST is heading to Scotland this Saturday, 26th April 2025, and will pass through a number of places on its way. Departing…

Rail freight in Switzerland continues downward trend

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April 25, 2025
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Switzerland is the European country with the highest share of rail freight. However, the sector is losing numbers, as a report from the Swiss information…

Railway carriage used in John Wayne film set to be overhauled

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April 25, 2025
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Carriage used in John Wayne film being restored at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway

All new Metro trains removed from service

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April 25, 2025
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Nexus has announced that they have temporarily removed its brand new train fleet from service. The operator says that an issue has been found that…

Book now to visit the Railway 200 Inspiration train

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April 24, 2025
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Tickets can now be booked for visits to the exhibition train named Inspiration that will tour the UK later this year as part of the Railway 200 celebrations.

Subscription loyalty app to proivde discounts on Welsh train travel

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April 24, 2025
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Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a new loyalty app that rewards passengers whenever they travel on the operator’s services.

Climate activists launch third blockade of Rotterdam port rail

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April 24, 2025
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Climate activists are targeting the railways in the port of Rotterdam for the third time. They are protesting large global flows of goods. As of…

Essential tram track replacement works completed at key city centre location as improvements to network continue

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April 24, 2025
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Essential work to install new tram tracks in Manchester city centre has been successfully completed on time as part of a planned £147m package to maintain, upgrade and improve the Metrolink network up to 2027. Tram services have now resumed their normal service pattern following completion of the work over 30 days between Market Street and […]