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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.

Austria strengthens security on trains

gobstopper
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.

‘A challenging H2 2026 awaits freight industry despite market stabilisation’

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June 23, 2026
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Freight forwarders are in for a challenging second half of 2026. As the world very much looks forward to careful global stabilisation following an Iran-US…

‘A challenging H2 2026 awaits freight industry despite market stabilisation’

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June 23, 2026
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Freight forwarders are in for a challenging second half of 2026. As the world very much looks forward to careful global stabilisation following an Iran-US…

Middle Corridor now “a commercial proposition that is maturing rapidly”

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June 23, 2026
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On Monday 22 June, a high-level EU-Kazakhstan business meeting took place in Brussels. It revolved primarily around the Middle Corridor. A long list of senior…

Only travel if necessary as West Midlands travel advice issued

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June 23, 2026
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Train services in the West Midlands are likely to be disrupted because of the hot weather expected over the next few days.

RAIB publishes Annual Report for 2025

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June 23, 2026
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2025. The report summarises operational and investigative activity undertaken by the Branch during the year. It also highlights five themes which have run through the Branch’s work during 2025. These are: track worker safety, platform safety, […]

Chiltern Railways services altered due to extreme heat

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June 23, 2026
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Passengers intending to travel on Chiltern Railways train service have been advised to avoid travelling until Friday, 26th June.

RBF welcomes Amaro and Ontrak as corporate partners

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June 23, 2026
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Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has announced that Amaro and Ontrak have joined as Corporate Partners, strengthening its work to support railway workers and their families in times of need. Both companies share a genuine connection to the railway community and approached the partnership with enthusiasm and purpose. Their support will help the charity to reach […]