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Wabtec secures $4.2bn locomotive order from Kazakhstan

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September 25, 2025
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Wabtec has secured a $4.2bn order from National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) for the delivery of Evolution Series locomotiveThe post Wabtec secures $4.2bn locomotive order from Kazakhstan appeared first on Railway Technology.

Northern to trial Cryogrip this Autumn

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September 24, 2025
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To help combat fallen leaves on the line, Northern is trialling a train fitted with cryogenic cleaning equipment known as Cryogrip.

The new German rail strategy leaves freight mostly in the dark

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September 24, 2025
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On Monday 22 September, German transport minister Patrick Schnieder presented a long-awaited strategy for the country’s troubled rail sector. The strategy touched upon many issues,…

RECARO Rail’s Innovative Seating Range

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September 24, 2025
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Over the last three years, RECARO Rail, a division of the RECARO Group, has been building a strong foundation to ensure their future in the railway industry.

Llanberis Lake Railway run shorter journeys until November

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September 24, 2025
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The Llanberis Lake Railway has announced that it will be running shorter passenger journeys temporarily due to the ongoing National Grid’s essential electricity cable replacement project.

Kirk Hill Bridge replacement to see minimal service disruption

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September 24, 2025
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Network Rail project to replace Kirk Hill Bridge in Sutton Bonnington is set to begin on the 27th September.

Turkish minister: “The Hejaz railway is being revived”

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September 24, 2025
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Türkiye, Jordan and Syria are planning to strengthen their collaboration in transport. That much was already known following a meeting by officials earlier this month.…

North Wales railway line set for four week closure

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September 24, 2025
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From the end of September, Transport for Wales and Network Rail will be carrying out essential maintenance work.

Mark Hopwood CBE to succeed Jim Meade as CIRO chair

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September 24, 2025
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The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators (CIRO) has announced an important leadership transition. Jim Meade will step down as chair of the board in October 2025 after guiding the Institution through a period of change and innovation. He will be succeeded by Mark Hopwood CBE, managing director of Great Western Railway, who will take on […]

New HS2 exhibition opens at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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September 24, 2025
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HS2 has teamed up with Thinktank, Birmingham’s award-winning science museum, to launch a brand-new exhibition celebrating the city’s past, present and future connection to the railways. The family-friendly showcase forms part of the nationwide ‘Railway 200’ celebrations, which mark 200 years since the birth of the modern railways. HS2’s year-long exhibition officially opens on Saturday, […]