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European passenger railways shift to heat-response mode

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June 24, 2026
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European passenger rail operators are using different responses to the June 2026 heatwave, ranging from formal “do not travel” advice in Britain to infrastructure monitoring, speed limits, water distribution and passenger guidance in France, the Nether…

Polish rail intermodal market gains share in Q1 2026

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June 24, 2026
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Intermodal trains carried 7.73m tonnes in the first quarter, while the segment’s share of total rail freight rose to 15%.

Hydrogen Trains: Refueling Stations, Carbon Balance, and Trade-offs

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June 24, 2026
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At its core, a hydrogen train is an electric train that generates its electricity onboard via a fuel cell using compressed hydrogen. The refueling infrastructure is equally compelling from a technical standpoint. Let us examine the data to see how much…

‘Railcation’ season prepares to get underway this summer

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June 24, 2026
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Holiday travel by train continues to rise, according to GWR analysts.

‘Railcation’ season prepares to get underway this summer

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June 24, 2026
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Holiday travel by train continues to rise, according to GWR analysts.

Over 10,000 passengers ride behind Flying Scotsman at East Lancashire Railway

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June 24, 2026
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Flying Scotsman’s trip to East Lancashire draws the crowds

Over 10,000 passengers ride behind Flying Scotsman at East Lancashire Railway

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June 24, 2026
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Flying Scotsman’s trip to East Lancashire draws the crowds

Journalists praise original Tyne and Wear Metro trains

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June 23, 2026
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A group of railway journalists has praised the Tyne and Wear Metro’s original train fleet for its over 40 years of service in North East England.

Journalists praise original Tyne and Wear Metro trains

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June 23, 2026
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A group of railway journalists has praised the Tyne and Wear Metro’s original train fleet for its over 40 years of service in North East England.

Austria strengthens security on trains

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June 23, 2026
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ÖBB and Austria’s Interior Ministry have renewed their rail security partnership, expanding joint patrols, targeted police operations and staff training.