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10 new Elizabeth line trains start production to support growth, as new data shows how the hugely popular railway has boosted the economy

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October 28, 2025
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Elizabeth line customers are closer to getting more brand new trains, as construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 to be introduced to the network. These new trains are being built in the East Midlands to support both growing demand for the hugely popular line and the government’s growth agenda. Since opening […]

EU Commission approves €225M French scheme to reduce rail freight legacy costs

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October 28, 2025
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The French railway group SNCF has a special pension regime for some employees, which requires significant financial resources from the company. The European Commission (EC)…

Farewell to steam locomotive 778 as Halloween trains end season on a high for Leighton Buzzard Railway

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October 28, 2025
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The Leighton Buzzard Railway say that their Halloween trains this year saw the highest passenger numbers since the COVID pandemic. After a Halloween Season Finale…

West Midlands Railway completes upgrade of Tyseley depot

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October 28, 2025
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West Midlands Railway (WMR) has revealed that it has reached a significant milestone in the upgrading of its maintenance capacity.

New mural at London Waterloo celebrates 200 years of railway romance

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October 28, 2025
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South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail launched a new mural at London Waterloo on Friday (24 October) as a lasting commemoration for Railway 200 at Britain’s largest station. ‘200 Years of Romance’ was created by artist Patricio Forrester, the founder of Artmongers, who are known for their work composing public murals. To create the […]

WATCH: Scottish trains modified to overcome autumn leaf-fall problems

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October 28, 2025
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The braking systems on over 70 trains in Scotland is being modified to improve their safety and performance during the challenging autumn season.

Mid Cornwall Metro moves a step closer with final piece of engineering work

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October 28, 2025
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Great Western Railway services will be affected by the final piece of engineering work required to introduce some of the planned Mid Cornwall Metro improvements from next year. The work will allow for the introduction of hourly services between Newquay and Par next year, and direct services between Falmouth and Newquay in the future. Trains […]

Sutton station lifts renewed and back in action for passengers

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October 28, 2025
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Southern and Thameslink passengers at one of south London’s most important interchange stations can once again enjoy step-free access between platforms and the station concourse now Network Rail has finished replacing unreliable 24-year-old lifts. Lifts at Sutton station are essential for wheelchair users, elderly people, parents with children in buggies and others with heavy luggage. […]

Late evening trains on the Cambrian Coast line to remain in place

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October 28, 2025
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Transport for Wales says that late evening trains will continue to be in use on the Cambrian Coast Line following feedback from locals. The 20:26…

Scotland’s Railway invests £7.7m in new technology to tackle leaves on the track

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October 28, 2025
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Scotland’s Railway is investing £7.7m to upgrade the braking systems on more than 70 ScotRail trains, aiming to improve safety and performance during the challenging autumn season. Leaves on the tracks is the railway’s equivalent of black ice on the road. It creates a thin, slippery layer that can make it harder for trains to […]