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Urgent safety advice released after Cumbria train derailment

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December 20, 2025
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is currently investigating a derailment of an Avanti West Coast Pendolino in Cumbria. The accident happened at Shap in Cumbria…

Bedfordshire station car park to close over Christmas

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December 20, 2025
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The car park at Harlington station in Bedfordshire, which is already partially closed off as a worksite, will close fully between Tuesday 23 and Saturday 27 December so that a crane can lower a new footbridge into place.

VinSpeed teams up with Siemens Mobility for Vietnam high-speed rail project

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December 20, 2025
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VinSpeed High-Speed Railway Investment and Development Joint Stock Company, which is part of Vingroup, is joining forces with Siemens Mobility to advance high-speed rail development in Vietnam.The post VinSpeed teams up with Siemens Mobility for Vietna…

Alstom wins €1bn role in Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East project

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December 20, 2025
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Alstom has secured a €1bn ($1.17bn) share of a contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East project in Melbourne, Australia. The post Alstom wins €1bn role in Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East project appeared first on Railway Technology.

Nottingham heritage railway to welcome steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman in 2026

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December 19, 2025
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60103 Flying Scotsman is to visit the Great Central Railway, Nottingham next year. The famous locomotive will haul services on the line on the 23rd,…

Rapido introduces bespoke personalised livery service

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December 19, 2025
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Model railway manufacturer Rapido Trains UK is introducing a new service for customising a Rapido RCH 1907 PO Wagon with a personalised livery.

New Metro fleet roll out reaches the halfway stage

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December 19, 2025
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One year on from the first new Tyne and Wear Metro train entering service, the target of having half of the fleet operating before the end of the year has now been achieved. It marks another significant milestone for the £362m project, which is transforming the Tyne and Wear Metro for customers and its workforce. […]

Christmas and New Year service changes in South Wales

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December 19, 2025
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Train services in South Wales will finish earlier and start later than normal over Christmas and the New Year, and some services will be disrupted.

Major progress on Network Rail projects this Christmas

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December 19, 2025
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The Christmas period will see strong progress made on Network Rail projects along the East Coast Main Line – part of the £160 million of railway investment nationally this festive season. Much of the Christmas work will be done while trains are not running but passengers are advised to check all parts of their journey before travelling. […]

Do Not Travel: Damage being assessed after severe flooding in Hertfordshire

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December 19, 2025
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Network Rail is currently assessing damage to the railway after a burst water main caused severe flooding at Rye House station in Hertfordshire. All lines…