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Data of the week: The challenges facing ERA

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November 12, 2025
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The European Commission has evaluated performance of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). While positive on the whole, the Commission identified some points where…

Bedfordshire railway suffers locomotive shed fire

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November 12, 2025
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The Fancott Miniature Railway has confirmed that the emergency services attended a fire at the railway this month.

Siemens opens £6 million purpose-built facility for train modifications and upgrades

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November 12, 2025
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Siemens Mobility has formally opened its £6 million Multi-Functional Centre, welcoming Member of Parliament for Northampton North, Lucy Rigby KC MP, to officially open the facility. This investment will enhance the company’s capabilities to deliver essential modifications and upgrades to passenger trains, creating new jobs for the local area. The new facility will provide increased […]

Siemens opens £6 million purpose-built facility for train modifications and upgrades

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November 12, 2025
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First Russian regular train reaches Iranian Aprin dry port

Marco Raimondi
November 12, 2025
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A key step forward for the development of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) was recently achieved. The first regular service between Russia and the…

EU’s new ‘broken wheel’ regulations to be ready by year’s end

Marco Raimondi
November 12, 2025
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One of the most controversial topics in the European rail freight sector is the introduction of new rules and requirements for wheels in the aftermath…

Final Designs Released For Newport Level Crossing Removal

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 12, 2025
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Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams today released designs for new rail bridges that will carry passenger and freight trains over Maddox Road.

The trams that made Melbourne: Celebrating 140 years since the city’s first cable tram

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 12, 2025
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Melbourne once had the largest cable tram network in the world — now it has the largest modern tram network.

Infrastructure Victoria urges new station at Beveridge, Craigieburn

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 12, 2025
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Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said a train station at Beveridge was the council’s top advocacy priority, because the area was experiencing a population boom.

Infrastructure Victoria calls for upgrade to ‘unreliable and infrequent’ Upfield train line in Melbourne’s north

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 12, 2025
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The “problem” is the last 4-kilometre section of the line, which is single-track from Gowrie to Upfield station.