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Accessibility update released for London railway station

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February 20, 2025
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The installation of Step Free Access amenities at Surrey Quays are on course to finish in 2026

3 Class 20 locomotives to visit Hertfordshire this Friday

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February 20, 2025
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3 Class 20 locomotives are to visit Hertfordshire this Friday (21st February 2024). The UK Railtours’ Chopper Quartet tour will start at Preston (Lancs) behind…

New proposals will see North Wales level crossings replaced

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February 20, 2025
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Network Rail has submitted proposals to replace two level crossing at Pensarn near Abergele with footbridges to enhance public safety.

Kazakhstan – China traffic sets new record, countries agree to double allowed cross-border trains into China

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February 20, 2025
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A record volume of rail freight was transported into China from Kazakhstan in 2024. The number amounted to 32 million tonnes, up by 13 per…

Midland Pullman HST to depart Watford and Hemel Hempstead this Friday

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February 20, 2025
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The Midland Pullman HST is to depart from Watford Junction and Hemel Hempstead this Friday as it heads to the highlands of Scotland for the…

Plans announced to ban vaping on Metro trains

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February 20, 2025
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Operators of the Tyne and Wear Metro, Nexus, are proposing to introduce a band on all vapes and electronic cigarettes on Metro services and stations.

Five Lancashire railway stations to be considered for improvements

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February 20, 2025
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5 railway stations in the Chorley area of Lancashire are being considered for improvements to boost sustainable travel and improve train connections.

UK reform must remember freight

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February 19, 2025
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Reaction to the UK Government consultation on rail reform has been swift, particularly from the freight sector. Representative bodies have warned the Transport Secretary that…

Windsor trains set to be cancelled this March as line closes

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February 19, 2025
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Trains between Staines and Windsor will be severely disrupted for one week at the end of March when the line is closed for essential engineering work.

Major freight train collision in Romania

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February 19, 2025
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On the morning of Wednesday 19 February, two freight trains collided in a major incident in Romania. The accident happened between the capital city Bucharest…