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CAF receives €250m deal for regional train supply in southern France

gobstopper
December 12, 2025
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CAF has received a contract valued at approximately €250m ($291.1m) to supply 22 Régiolis regional trains to SNCF Voyageurs for operation in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region (Région Sud).The post CAF receives €250m deal for regional train supply i…

Manchester’s Christmas model railway exhibition to celebrate century anniversary

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December 12, 2025
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This weekend’s Manchester Model Railway Exhibition will celebrate a century of the Manchester Model Railway Society. In March 1925, the society was formed and became…

Last few spaces remain for Bedfordshire railway’s Santa Specials

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December 12, 2025
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There are only a few spaces remaining for the upcoming Santa Specials at the Fancott Miniature Railway in Bedfordshire. Santa Specials will take place on…

Two steam locomotives to feature on Bath Christmas train tomorrow

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December 12, 2025
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Two steam locomotives will feature on the train to the Bath Christmas Markets tomorrow (12th December 2025).

Celebrating excellence in customer care

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December 12, 2025
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Outstanding customer service is the heartbeat of any successful organisation, and in the rail industry it can define a passenger’s entire journey. The Customer Service Person or Team Award celebrates those who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences. Great service doesn’t just solve problems; it builds trust, loyalty, and long-term confidence in rail […]

Argentina embarks on rail privatisation to revive agriculture and mining exports

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December 12, 2025
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The campaign of President Javier Milei to liberalise the Argentinian economy is now entering rail territory. Milei signed a decree to privatise a key rail…

South Wales Metro System is 99% electrified

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December 12, 2025
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99% of the South Wales Metro System is now able to run electric trains

Germany launches platform for cross-company deployment of staff

Marco Raimondi
December 11, 2025
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The rail freight industry is characterised by staff shortages all over Europe, but Germany might have found an effective solution: the WILSON.Share initiative. Led by…

Trial begins of free Wi-Fi on Newcastle’s Metro

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December 11, 2025
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On Monday, 8th December, the Tyne and Wear Metro started a three-month trial of free Wi-FI at its Central Station in Newcastle city centre.

Victoria’s Largest Miniature Railway Is Just 90 Minutes Away From Melbourne

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 11, 2025
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Trundle your way along 2.7 kilometres of track at the Victorian Miniature Railway in Central Victoria.