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Key German railway to Rotterdam closes for eight weeks

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June 20, 2025
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A key German rail line near the Dutch border will close for eight weeks. The section undergoing construction work is an extension of the Dutch…

Multiple Factors In Melbourne Train Incident

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 20, 2025
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They brought their train to a stop about 300 m away from the stationary train.

Kazakh rail freight wants a cap on tariff increases

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June 20, 2025
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The Kazakh rail freight industry, represented by association ARFC, wants a maximum annual rail tariff increase of 15%. Such a measure should improve transparency and…

Brescia Mobilita awards €326m contract for new tramway line to Manelli-led consortium

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June 20, 2025
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Italy-based public transport company Brescia Mobilita has awarded a €326m ($37.4m) contract to the Temporary Grouping of Companies (RTI) consortium comprising Manelli Impresa, Hitachi Rail and Alstom, to construct the new T2 tramway line in Brescia cit…

New Skoda trams launched in Frankfurt (Oder)

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June 20, 2025
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Skoda Group’s new 46T trams have entered service in the city of Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany, following the granting of official authorisation for passenger operation.The post New Skoda trams launched in Frankfurt (Oder) appeared first on Railway Techno…

Last minute addition announced for Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Diesel Gala

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June 19, 2025
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway have announced their lineup for their Summer Diesel Gala, which will run from 25th – 27th July.

Annual Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway a Resounding Success

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June 19, 2025
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway recently held their eagerly awaited Annual Diesel Gala, which was held from the 12th to 15th June.

Mike Brown announced as chair of HS2 Ltd as Transport Secretary reveals project reset

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June 19, 2025
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that Mike Brown will be taking over as HS2 Ltd Chair, working alongside CEO Mark Wild to deliver a programme reset, including reviewing the costs and schedule, renegotiating HS2’s large construction contracts, and reviewing HS2 Ltd’s skills and structure. The Transport Secretary has asked Mark Wild to be ready […]

Nationwide transport networks must be against climate threats

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June 19, 2025
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A new report published yesterday (Wednesday 18 June) underscores the need to adapt transport networks to withstand escalating climate risks and shows how this investment will yield significant economic returns. Titled Transport resilience in a changing climate – The case for investment, the report outlines how targeted, forward-thinking investment can safeguard infrastructure, reduce long-term costs, […]

Southeastern and Network Rail Kent become South Eastern Railway

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June 19, 2025
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Network Rail Kent Route and Southeastern have partnered up under one leadership team known as South Eastern Railway to improve efficiency.