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DB long-distance punctuality falls below 50% on some June days

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July 2, 2026
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The reported decline followed an April figure of 64.4%, when DB had met its long-distance punctuality target of 61.9%.

Temporary closure of West Wales station car park for new footbridge installation

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July 2, 2026
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A new accessible footbridge being installed at Tenby station will require the station car park closed completely during the next 11 days.

‘A rational road transport strategy could put rail out of the game’

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July 1, 2026
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How do we reach our modal shift goals? Reliability and competitiveness are commonly mentioned as parts of the answer. Technological advancements in the rail industry…

‘A rational road transport strategy could put rail out of the game’

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July 1, 2026
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How do we reach our modal shift goals? Reliability and competitiveness are commonly mentioned as parts of the answer. Technological advancements in the rail industry…

‘A rational road transport strategy could put rail out of the game’

Guest authors
July 1, 2026
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How do we reach our modal shift goals? Reliability and competitiveness are commonly mentioned as parts of the answer. Technological advancements in the rail industry…

Train operator is main sponsor of East Anglian Pride event

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July 1, 2026
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This year’s main sponsor of Norwich Pride, now in its18th year, is Greater Anglia.

North Wales transport weekend to feature EMU simulator

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July 1, 2026
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An added attraction at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway’s Classic Transport Weekend will be driving simulator for a Class 507 electric multiple unit.

GWR takes passengers to their ‘Railcations’ this summer

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July 1, 2026
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Great Western Railway (GWR) has revealed analysis that shows that UK holiday searches have risen by more than 5,000% over the past month, as holidays in South West England become increasingly popular.

Leadership change at First Rail

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July 1, 2026
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Mike Nelson has been appointed managing director of First Rail, following Steve Montgomery’s retirement. Mike was formerly finance and strategic development director of the business. Graham Sutherland, CEO of FirstGroup plc, said: “I would like to wish Steve Montgomery all the best for his retirement and to pay tribute to his long and successful career […]

TV programme to feature return to UK of WWI heroine

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July 1, 2026
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The luggage van that brought Nurse Edith Cavell back to England after the First World War is to feature in a TV feature about its return to Dover.