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Rail to choose where billions will go

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April 16, 2026
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The Czech Republic is entering a new phase of transport investment. With more projects than available funding, the focus is shifting from volume to priorities. Speaking at the Železnice Pardubice conference, Martin Kolovratník, Chairman of the Supervis…

ÖBB tenders up to 300 eHybrid shunting locomotives

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April 16, 2026
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The contract notice was published on 14 April 2026, with requests to participate due by 6 May 2026.

Experience the thrill of driving a train through the Yorkshire Dales

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April 16, 2026
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The Wensleydale Railway, based at Leeming Bar in North Yorkshire, is offering budding engine drivers the chance to experience driving a full-size train.

Two Derby sites remain as possible GBR Headquarters

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April 16, 2026
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The new Headquarters for GBR have been shortlisted to two possible sites in Derby

Nottinghamshire railway nears completion of locomotive pit

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April 16, 2026
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A new locomotive servicing facility being constructed at the headquarters of the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) is nearing completion.

Installation of new cycle bridge over HS2 starts in Warwickshire

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April 15, 2026
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Work has started on installation of a new cycle bridge in Warwickshire, where National Cycle Route 41 crosses the new HS2 high-speed railway line.

RAIB issues Safety Digest after overspeeding investigation in Hertfordshire

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April 15, 2026
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The RAIB has released a safety digest after an investigation into an incident of overspeeding at Cambridge Junction near Hitchin in Hertfordshire.

Cornish China Clay to be transported by rail to Staffordshire with new GB Railfreight contract

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April 15, 2026
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A two-year contract has been signed between Imerys and GB Railfreight that will see Cornish China Clay transported by rail to Staffordshire.

Tim Cockayne joins Readypower Group as CEO

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April 15, 2026
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Tim Cockayne joins Readypower Group as CEO, bringing 16 years of hands-on experience at Chevron Group. Tim brings with him deep operational experience across multiple regulated infrastructure sectors including Highways and Utilities. During his time at Chevron, he led the Group of businesses covering Traffic Management, Safety Fencing, Arboriculture and Environmental Services, as well as […]

Tim Cockayne joins Readypower Group as CEO

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April 15, 2026
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