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Mayor’s Metro to Washington Project takes a Step Forward

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May 30, 2025
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A feasibility study is to be undertaken on extending the Tyne and Wear Metro from Pelaw to South Hylton via Washington

Campaign for Better Transport publishes its seven priorities for rail reform

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May 30, 2025
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Campaign for Better Transport has published seven key priorities for making the Government’s programme of rail reform a success. Ben Plowden, Campaign for Better Transport’s chief executive, said: “The creation of Great British Railways presents a unique opportunity to change how the rail system works – structurally, financially and operationally – to provide a better […]

RailCube sets sights on US market

Marco Raimondi
May 30, 2025
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Dutch software company RailCube is looking to expand in North America after its acquisition of Spark TS and the creation of RailCube North America Inc.…

Intermodality in Italy took a big hit over the past two years

Marco Raimondi
May 30, 2025
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The rail freight industry in Italy has been struggling for quite some time now. This trend was confirmed by the latest data on the so-called…

ScotRail confirms travel plan during June’s Far North Line improvement work

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May 30, 2025
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ScotRail has revealed details of alternative travel arrangements for passengers affected by the improvement works due to take place on the Far North Line next month.

Firebox appeal launched for steam locomotive No. 7822 Foxcote Manor

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May 30, 2025
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The Foxcote Manor Society (FMS) has launched a new appeal to raise funds to manufacture and fit a new firebox to the locomotive.

LSL Class 57 locomotive set to visit The Greatest Gathering!

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May 30, 2025
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Class 57 No. 57003 is to visit The Greatest Gathering in August, subject to operational availability.

Update on steam locomotive 72010 Hengist – including Greatest Gathering news

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May 30, 2025
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The Standard Steam Locomotive Company has sent RailAdvent an update on construction work that has been taking place recently. The locomotive’s rear cylinder covers, which…

Polar Express Train Ride to run at London Euston and three heritage railways

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May 29, 2025
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The Polar Express Train Ride will run at four UK locations from November this year.

Relieved husband reunited with wedding ring after its ‘slow motion’ drop onto railway

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May 29, 2025
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A ‘happy and relieved’ husband has been reunited with his priceless wedding ring after losing it on the railway – a week before his first wedding anniversary. The heart-in-mouth moment happened in Lichfield over the late May bank holiday when local man Ben Harris was walking through the city with his wife Daisy, his 11-month-old […]