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Metronet’s Byford rail extension in Perth’s south-east to open, half a billion dollars over budget

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 12, 2025
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The line will allow commuters to get from the new Byford train station, which features 400 parking bays, to Perth in 46 minutes.

Melbourne train passenger dies in police custody at railway station in Northcote

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 12, 2025
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The man was taken into custody at Merri railway station before he stopped breathing.

Overnight running to feature at bumper Talyllyn Railway anniversary gala

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October 12, 2025
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The Talyllyn Railway has confirmed that overnight running will feature in its bumper anniversary gala next year.

Voting open to name horse for Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

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October 12, 2025
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The Isle of Man Railways have chosen six names for new bay filly foal, and the public now has their chance to vote for their…

Avanti West Coast releases tickets for Christmas travel

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October 11, 2025
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To help passengers plan Christmas travel arrangements, Avanti West Coast has released its best-value fares for travel during the festive period.

Avanti West Coast releases tickets for Christmas travel

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October 11, 2025
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To help passengers plan Christmas travel arrangements, Avanti West Coast has released its best-value fares for travel during the festive period.

Vintage Trains ‘proud’ to operate Locomotion No. 1 on celebration trip

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October 11, 2025
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Vintage Trains says that it is ‘proud’ to have drove the working replica of Locomotion No. 1 on its celebration trips on the mainline. The…

Steam locomotive found buried on New Zealand beach after 75 years

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October 11, 2025
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SteamRail Wanganui Inc have been working with volunteers from a number of organisations to retrieve Skunk, a steam locomotive, from the sand dunes at Whanganuis…

ScotRail urges football fans to take the train to Hampden on Sunday

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October 11, 2025
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ScotRail is urging fans who will be attending the Scotland men’s football match against Belarus on Sunday (12 October) to travel to Hampden Park by train.

ScotRail urges football fans to take the train to Hampden on Sunday

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October 11, 2025
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ScotRail is urging fans who will be attending the Scotland men’s football match against Belarus on Sunday (12 October) to travel to Hampden Park by train.