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Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group wins major Iarnród Éireann contract

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October 1, 2026
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Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail (IÉ) has awarded a major contract to Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group Ireland following a competitive tender process that commenced in February 2025. The contract – which is for eight years with the option to IÉ to extend for a further two years – is valued in excess of €140 million. […]

Great British Railways considers buying trains instead of the current leasing model, unification of fleet is expected

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October 1, 2026
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GBR will be able to buy new passenger trains directly rather than relying on leasing as the default financing model, under a new rolling stock and infrastructure strategy published by the UK government.

Great British Railways considers buying trains instead of the current leasing model, unification of fleet is expected

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October 1, 2026
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Somerset railway celebrates successful September events

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October 1, 2026
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The West Somerset Railway is celebrating the success of three weekend events during the month of September.

Somerset railway celebrates successful September events

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October 1, 2026
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The West Somerset Railway is celebrating the success of three weekend events during the month of September.

1,000 hours of delays caused to trains in Wales

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October 1, 2026
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Along with the rest of Britain, trains in Wales were delayed by over 1,000 hours last year because of the activities of criminals and trespassers.

1,000 hours of delays caused to trains in Wales

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October 1, 2026
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Along with the rest of Britain, trains in Wales were delayed by over 1,000 hours last year because of the activities of criminals and trespassers.

PKP Cargo returns to profit in first half of 2026

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October 1, 2026
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PKP Cargo Group returned to profit in the first half of 2026 as higher transport activity and improved operating efficiency offset rising traction energy and infrastructure costs.

PKP Cargo returns to profit in first half of 2026

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October 1, 2026
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PKP Cargo Group returned to profit in the first half of 2026 as higher transport activity and improved operating efficiency offset rising traction energy and infrastructure costs.

East Midlands Railway to restore Intercity timetable this month

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October 1, 2026
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East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced that it is to partially restore its Intercity timetable following its reduction in July. From Monday 19 October, 96% of the Intercity timetable will run.