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UK electric shunter completes field trials

Simon Walton
November 1, 2024
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Developers Positive Traction have successfully completed trials with their prototype electric shunter, rebuilt from a successful diesel design dating back to the 1930s. Their first-of-a-kind…

Potholes continue to cause problems in regional Victoria

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 1, 2024
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Roma Britnell joined 3AW Drive to talk about the skyrocketing pothole problem in Regional Victoria.

Suburban Rail Loop run by executives on bloated salaries

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 1, 2024
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Can Jacinta Allan provide assurances the right people have been hired?

Yorkshire railway completes vital landslip repairs

Guest authors
November 1, 2024
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The Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire has completed major track repairs to a ¾-mile section of track near the site of the former Wensley Station.

Yorkshire model railway shop makes new acquisition

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November 1, 2024
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Model trees and landscaping materials supplier The Model Tree Shop has been acquired by Model Railway Magic Ltd of York

WATCH: Take a drive of a virtual Avanti West Coast Pendolino

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November 1, 2024
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In our latest Virtual Railways video, we take an Avanti West Coast Pendolino for a drive on the West Coast Main Line from London Euston…

Where to see luxury Blue Pullman HST tomorrow

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November 1, 2024
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The Midland Pullman HST is heading for Scotland tomorrow as it hauled The West Highland Pullman. On the 1st November, the HST will depart Potters…

How to become a train driver webinar held

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November 1, 2024
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To boost recruitment, Greater Anglia has hosted an online webinar for members of the public to learn about what it takes to become a train driver.

Record breaking Halloween trains on the Isle of Man

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October 31, 2024
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For the second year running, the Groudle Glen Railway on the Isle of Man had a record turn out for its ‘Not So Scary‘ Hop tu Naa Trains.

Slovenian Parliament gives final approval for Divača-Koper doubling

Marco Raimondi
October 31, 2024
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The Slovenian Parliament officially approved the project to double the Divača-Koper railway line. Construction works for the second track leading into the country’s largest port…