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Kazakhstan gets ‘first hybrid shunting locomotives in CIS’

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June 16, 2025
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Kazakhstan has received its first hybrid diesel-electric shunting locomotive from the Chinese manufacturer CRRC. Its design helps to cope with the harsh climate conditions in…

Picture perfect Peak District viaduct to get £7.5 million renewal

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June 16, 2025
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An iconic railway viaduct which is crucial to the Peak District quarrying industry is getting a multi-million-pound upgrade this summer. Network Rail is investing £7.5 million to improve one of Chapel Milton’s twin Victorian viaducts between now and the autumn. The 160-year-old 15-arch structure is a mainstay of the success of the country’s freight network, […]

Pakistan and Russia plan first container train for next week

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June 16, 2025
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Pakistan is planning to send the first container train to Russia on 22 June. It is not quite the first such announcement. Earlier, the two…

Class of 99 ship shape and Bristol fashion

Simon Walton
June 16, 2025
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The first two Class 99 Stadler electro-diesel locomotives have arrived in the UK. Landed at Bristol Port last week, they are the first examples of…

Class of 99 ship shape and Bristol fashion

Simon Walton
June 16, 2025
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The first two Class 99 Stadler electro-diesel locomotives have arrived in the UK. Landed at Bristol Port last week, they are the first examples of…

Restore passenger rail services on the Mildura line

Brian Evans
June 16, 2025
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Passenger rail services were withdrawn on the Mildura line in 1993 by Jeff Kennett.

‘Real embarrassment’: Grubby Yarra River is letting Melbourne down

Brian Evans
June 16, 2025
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Melbourne is no longer the envy of the nation thanks to an unreliable council, state government.

First end-to-end Metro Tunnel tests to take place

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2025
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The trials on June 21 will be the first time that the tunnel’s new systems and infrastructure are tested over a full day.

Subway construction will mean closure to Norfolk railway line

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June 16, 2025
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A new subway under the railway is being built to help access to Wymondham town centre, and as part of this work, the buses will replace trains on three days next month.

New virtual work experience platform aims to encourage young people to get into rail

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June 16, 2025
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A new virtual work experience course has been launched by Avanti West Coast and Springpod. The online programme is open to anyone aged 13 and…