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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

Guest authors
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

gobstopper
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.

Class 142 Pacer Add-on for Train Sim World 6 now on sale

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November 27, 2025
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Dovetail Games has announced that an Add-on of a Class 142 Pacer in Transport for Wales (TfW) livery for Train Sim World 6 is now on sale.

Bachmann announce arrivals before Christmas

Guest authors
November 26, 2025
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Model manufacturer Bachmann has revealed the new releases that it expects to arrive between now and Christmas.

Russia’s far east rail ambitions delayed as financing problems hit

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November 26, 2025
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It is a major theme in the world of Russian rail freight: the Eastern Polygon. It includes the Baikal-Amur Mainline and the Trans-Siberian line, vital…

Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter to pass through Newcastle this Thursday

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November 26, 2025
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60532 Blue Peter is to visit Newcastle this Thursday (27th December) as it hauls a Steam Dreams Charter to Edinburgh. The tour starts at London…