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SNCF sounds the alarm on state of French rail network

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May 15, 2025
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SNCF has alerted the French authorities to the risk of a massive deterioration in the national rail network by 2028 without an additional 1 billion…

Russian wagon production down by a third in April

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May 15, 2025
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In the first months of 2025, Russia produced 21,800 freight wagons. That is a reduction of 4.4% compared to the same period in 2024. April…

More seats on Anglia train services this Summer

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May 15, 2025
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Commencing on the 18th May, Greater Anglia are increasing seating in services ahead of summer.

People Urged to Apply to Rail Industry Jobs

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May 14, 2025
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A shunter for train operator Southern is urging more people to apply for railway jobs.

South London railway line to be closed for 10 weeks

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May 14, 2025
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Ahead of repair work to the Blackheath railway tunnel starting on Sunday, Network Rail is reminding passengers to plan journeys ahead of time.

Amazon gives high-speed rail freight another try (with a twist)

Marco Raimondi
May 14, 2025
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Amazon is giving another go at incorporating high-speed rail into its logistics operations. This time, the initiative entails daily 2,000 parcels loaded onto the TGV…

East West Rail’s ground investigations unearth Jurassic fossils

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May 14, 2025
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East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has begun the first phase of ground investigations along the proposed route between Oxford and Cambridge – with fossils including sharks’ teeth from the dinosaur age unearthed in early soil samples. The work aims to ensure the new railway is designed and built in an environmentally sustainable, safe and […]

Digital disruption before signalling serenity on East Coast Main Line

Simon Walton
May 14, 2025
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The massive resignalling project on Britain’s prestige line takes another step forward this weekend. It may feel like a step back in the short term.…

Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice

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May 14, 2025
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The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.

Steam locomotive Margaret set for Brecon Mountain Railway visit

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May 14, 2025
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In June, the Brecon Mountain Railway will hold a weekend of celebrations to mark 45 years since it started running passenger trains.