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SBB Cargo Intl deploys first new locomotives interoperable on Netherlands–Italy route

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September 2, 2026
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The international branch of the Swiss SBB Cargo has taken a step to eliminate the need for locomotive changes on cross-border routes. It has taken…

Lincolnshire Lottery winner celebrates by becoming a train driver for a day

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September 2, 2026
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Two dreams have come true for a Lincolnshire man when he celebrated winning the National Lottery by becoming a train driver for a day.

Bewdley Express rolls out for first commuter journey on the SVR

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September 1, 2026
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The Severn Valley Railway’s Bewdley Express commuter trial got off to a flying start today (Tuesday 1 September) as the first heritage train carried passengers from Bewdley towards Birmingham, marking the beginning of an eight-week experiment in connecting the town directly with the wider West Midlands rail network. The inaugural service, which departed Bewdley at […]

Malpensa Airport to experiment with freight on passenger trains

Marco Raimondi
September 1, 2026
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The Milano Malpensa Airport is one of the leaders in Europe for freight transport, and it is now looking to put more goods on rail,…

Malpensa Airport to experiment with freight on passenger trains

Marco Raimondi
September 1, 2026
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The Milano Malpensa Airport is one of the leaders in Europe for freight transport, and it is now looking to put more goods on rail,…

Five bidders shortlisted for Scotland’s new suburban trains

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September 1, 2026
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ScotRail has issued a shortlist of bidders to build its new suburban fleet of trains.

Five bidders shortlisted for Scotland’s new suburban trains

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September 1, 2026
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ScotRail has issued a shortlist of bidders to build its new suburban fleet of trains.

Liberals promise new hybrid trains for Melbourne’s west

Helen Carrie
September 1, 2026
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If elected in November, the Coalition is promising $1.7 billion for 25 new hybrid diesel-electric trains on the Melton and Wyndham Vale lines.

Commuter train trial launched at Severn Valley Railway

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September 1, 2026
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This morning, RailAdvent were invited to Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway to see the launch of The Bewdley Express. The Bewdley Express is part…

Successful Project Delivered by Electro-Wind – Engineering the Future of Transformers

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September 1, 2026
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Another successful project delivered by Electro-Wind. We are proud to announce the successful completion and delivery of fifty-four bespoke IP65-rated 28V DC trailer transformers for a valued customer. Designed, engineered, and manufactured entirely in the UK at our 35,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Stoke-on-Trent, this project was delivered within an accelerated 8-week programme, meeting […]