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Eurostar announces new double-decker sustainable trains

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October 23, 2025
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Eurostar has announced a landmark €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains built by Alstom Group – the first ever to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network. Eurostar has confirmed an order for 30 trains, with an option for a further 20, marking a significant step in Eurostar’s […]

Buses to replace Birmingham – Coventry trains

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October 23, 2025
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Network Rail is reminding passengers of upcoming work this weekend that will mean changes to trains between Birmingham and Coventry. Track renewal work will take…

Italy’s FS Logistix further expands in Belgium

Marco Raimondi
October 23, 2025
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The Italian state-owned rail freight group FS Logistix took over a service connecting Milan to Antwerp from Belgian private operator Lineas. This move comes after…

The Netherlands to invest 30 million in SWL at Kijfhoek

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October 23, 2025
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The Dutch infrastructure ministry has announced a plan to invest 30 million euros in single wagonload (SWL) operations at the Kijfhoek rail yard, close to…

First-ever container ship to cross the Arctic Sea completes its journey

Marco Raimondi
October 23, 2025
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The first-ever container ship to connect Asia and Europe via the ‘new’ Arctic route completed its journey after reaching the Polish port of Gdańsk. Will…

Eurostar places €2bn order for 50 Alstom double-decker high-speed rolling stock

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October 23, 2025
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The new double-decker rolling stock, named Eurostar Celestia, is engineered on Alstom’s Avelia Horizon platform.The post Eurostar places €2bn order for 50 Alstom double-decker high-speed rolling stock appeared first on Railway Technology.

Nokia, ST Engineering to deliver IP/MPLS network for Bangkok MRT Orange Line

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October 23, 2025
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Nokia has entered into a partnership to deploy IP/MPLS BTN) for the Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company (BEM) in Thailand.The post Nokia, ST Engineering to deliver IP/MPLS network for Bangkok MRT Orange Line appeared first on Railway Technology.

‘Whistling Dragon’ to run on Welsh railway during half-term break

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October 23, 2025
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The award-winning Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have announced that their popular ‘The Whistling Dragon’ steam service will return during this half-term holiday, in what it describes as a “mythical steam train adventure – where legends come to…

West Yorkshire road set for nine month closure due to Network Rail work

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October 22, 2025
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Starting next week, part of Calder Road will be closed until Summer 2026 whilst Network Rail completes work. Thornhill Road / Fall Lane has been…

Disaster within moments on East Coast Main Line

Simon Walton
October 22, 2025
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British infrastructure agency Network Rail is playing down a potential disaster yesterday (Tuesday, 21 October). The terrifying possibility of a freight train at full speed…