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Czech train tenders: Weight on price threatens capacity amid rising demand

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April 14, 2026
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In 2024, rail transport performance in the Czech Republic reached 10,517 million passenger-kilometers (p-km), marking a recovery to 96.2% of 2019 levels.

Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton to visit Bath this Wednesday

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April 14, 2026
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34046 Braunton will haul a Steam Dreams Excursion this Wednesday, 13th April 2026, and will head to Bath Spa. The tour starts at Ipswich with…

Book Review: Tracks – A Journey Through Metro-land by Kevin J. Last

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April 14, 2026
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This book describes the rise of the area alongside the Metropolitan Railway known as Metro-land, which was made famous by Sir John Betjeman.

New technique leaves Pendolino windscreens spotless

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April 13, 2026
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Alstom and cleaning contractor OCS have developed a solution to clean the windscreens of its Pendolino fleet by hand at its Glasgow Traincare Centre.

Leicestershire heritage railway announces Diesel Gala guest

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April 13, 2026
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The Great Central Railway has announced the final guest locomotive for its Spring Diesel Gala later this month.

Leicestershire heritage railway announces Diesel Gala guest

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April 13, 2026
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The Great Central Railway has announced the final guest locomotive for its Spring Diesel Gala later this month.

SEPTA acquires 24 Exo coaches for regional rail

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April 13, 2026
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The coaches, manufactured in the late 1980s, will operate in push-pull formations with SEPTA’s Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotives.

East West Rail reveals updated designs and accelerated construction plan

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April 13, 2026
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East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has launched its latest consultation which includes updated proposals for the new railway. Key design updates include an accelerated construction programme to deliver the benefits of the railway to communities earlier and the delivery of up to five trains an hour. The latest details are part of East West […]

Akiem offers better maintenance options in the south of France

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April 13, 2026
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The partnership strengthens Akiem’s operational presence near the port of Marseille and key freight hubs in Miramas and Fos-sur-Mer.

Alstom and OCS improve Pendolino cleaning at Polmadie

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April 13, 2026
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Alstom and its contractors OCS have developed an enhanced cleaning technique for Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino fleet, ensuring the train’s windscreens leave the Glasgow Traincare Centre spotless. Tim Barton, train presentation manager at Alstom, and Jason Stuart, cleaning manager at OCS, have made use of mobile staging at the depot in Polmadie that – with […]