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First vehicle transits through the Semmering Base Tunnel

Marco Raimondi
May 21, 2026
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Despite being three years away from final completion, the Semmering Base Tunnel in Austria saw the first vehicle crossing through. This key project along the…

Lumo’s London to Stirling service launches with photos from Press Train

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May 21, 2026
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Lumo’s brand new service between Stirling and London Euston is launching in just a matter of days, and the operator has invited RailAdvent for a trip onboard the 222/6.

Travel disruption for Download festival-goers

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May 21, 2026
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Train services on the Midland Main Line to London St Pancras International on Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th June, will be severely disrupted due to engineering work.

William Herrmann takes over as Interim President of Amtrak as CEO Roger Harris leaves the company in July

gobstopper
May 21, 2026
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Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia said William Herrmann will take over as Interim President while the board conducts a search for a permanent chief executive.

William Herrmann takes over as Interim President of Amtrak as CEO Roger Harris leaves the company in July

gobstopper
May 21, 2026
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Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia said William Herrmann will take over as Interim President while the board conducts a search for a permanent chief executive.

William Herrmann takes over as Interim President of Amtrak as CEO Roger Harris leaves the company in July

gobstopper
May 21, 2026
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Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia said William Herrmann will take over as Interim President while the board conducts a search for a permanent chief executive.

‘Competition between rail and road is mostly about funding, not business’

Marco Raimondi
May 21, 2026
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Some of the leaders of the intermodal industry gathered at the CT4EU Conference in Brussels with the motto ‘It’s time to combine’ to continue the…

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First GBR-branded train is unveiled

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May 21, 2026
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A historic moment for Britain’s railway has been marked today (Thursday 21 May), as the first Great British Railways (GBR) branded train was unveiled in Brighton. Whether it’s building sandcastles, fish and chips on the pier or a staycation, rail travellers to the south and southeast this long weekend can catch a glimpse of the […]

London Euston passengers advised to check before travelling over Bank Holiday

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May 21, 2026
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Passengers travelling during the upcoming Spring bank holiday weekend have been urged to plan ahead due to strike action. On Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May strike action on London Northwestern Railway services will mean a very limited service will be in operation. London Northwestern services on both dates will operate to a reduced […]

UK government resets budget for HS2, first scheduled operations targets 2036–2039

gobstopper
May 21, 2026
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The revised figures were published on 19 May 2026 following a government-commissioned review of the project’s scope, costs and delivery structure.