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‘Rail freight transit through Germany remains challenging’

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August 22, 2025
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Crossing Germany remains a challenge for freight trains. Operator METRANS points to problems in the Port of Hamburg, but also to a long list of…

Youtuber celebrates success of cat subway project

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August 22, 2025
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A Chinese Youtuber with money to burn and more spare time than most has constructed a working miniature subway system for his cat. Xing Zhilei, who has a background in engineering, said the subway took four months to complete. He explained the idea came after viewers asked him to take on a new challenge following […]

Türkiye starts building Kars-Dilucu railway, a key part of the Zangezur Corridor

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August 22, 2025
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Türkiye has officially started construction works for the Kars-Iğdır-Aralık-Dilucu railway line, a 224-kilometre project that will link up to the future Zangezur Corridor. The project,…

Penalty Fare Routes Expand To Deter Fare Evaders

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August 22, 2025
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To further deter fare dodgers, East Midlands Railway is expanding its network of Penalty Fare Routes.

No one can pay for the Turin-Lyon

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August 22, 2025
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The construction of a new Turin-Lyon railway has often been considered as a cornerstone of the European shift towards more sustainable mobility, both for freight…

Weekend Works Completed in West Yorkshire

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August 22, 2025
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As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, engineers have been carrying out a series of weekend works to carry out railway upgrades between Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds.

MP Catherine Atkinson becomes Parliamentary Champion for Rebuilding Futures Alliance

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August 22, 2025
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Derby Member of Parliament and Transport Select Committee member Catherine Atkinson has been appointed as Parliamentary Champion for the Rebuilding Futures Alliance (RFA), following an introduction by the Rail Forum’s chief executive, who also serves on the RFA Board. The RFA is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to breaking the cycle of re-offending by creating […]

Network Rail Works Underway During August Bank Holiday

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August 22, 2025
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Network Rail has been working across Kent and Sussex to keep the railway open ahead of the August bank holiday; however, some work will remain ongoing, so passengers are advised to check before they travel.

Russia sounds the alarm over locomotives. Could China fill in the gaps?

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August 22, 2025
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“The state of the private locomotive fleet in Russia is approaching an emergency.” That is how a representative of the Russia-based ROLLINGSTOCK Agency characterises the…

Jinty set for Severn Valley Railway gala

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August 22, 2025
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The Severn Valley Railway has announced another guest for their Autumn Steam Gala.