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Increased fare income means less government subsidy for the railways

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November 27, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road has announced that in the last year, the subsidy the railways receive from the government has decreased,

Latvia is considering the removal of tracks to Russia

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November 27, 2025
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Railways that connect to Russia are a threat to national security, believe Latvian military analysts. For that reason, the country is now considering demolishing those…

Foundation stone laid for Modalis combi terminal in Dunkirk

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November 27, 2025
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French intermodal freight transport solutions group Modalis and the Port of Dunkirk have laid the foundation stone of a combined rail-road freight transhipment terminal. The…

Severe disruption expected for Gatwick Airport trains

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November 27, 2025
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There will be severe disruption to train services Gatwick Airport and the Sussex coast next Sunday, 30th November.

UK Budget: freight is overlooked … again

Simon Walton
November 27, 2025
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The value of rail freight was conspicuous by its absence in Wednesday’s UK Budget. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her second Budget to the British…

Passenger uses skateboard to avoid touching on with Myki

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 27, 2025
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In a stunt saw to create a few funny responses a passenger on Melbourne’s Train Network.

Victorian government scrambles to fix blunder that would create first ‘pedestrian tollway’

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 27, 2025
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The more-than-$13 billion project, which included the construction of 9km twin tunnels under Melbourne’s CBD.

UK-engineered transformers driving offshore energy innovation

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November 27, 2025
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UK transformer designer and manufacturer Electro-Wind Limited is proudly showcasing one of its latest projects, in collaboration with a leading UK system integrator and automation solution provider. These custom-designed transformers will be seamlessly integrated into advanced power cabins and form part of a large system supporting offshore renewable operations. These large-scale transformers serve as critical […]

Update on Gresley’s oldest steam locomotive as overhaul approaches completion

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November 27, 2025
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The Sir Nigel Gresley Society has given a further update on the overhaul of the oldest surviving locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, after it passed its steam test at the workshops of the North Norfolk Railway (NNR) at Weybourne.

Angolan government and Alstom to study Luanda coastal Blue Line commuter rail

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November 27, 2025
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Angola and Alstom have revealed plans to explore the potential development of the Luanda coastal Blue Line Commuter Rail SystemThe post Angolan government and Alstom to study Luanda coastal Blue Line commuter rail appeared first on Railway Technology.