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Infrastructure Victoria urges new station at Beveridge, Craigieburn

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 12, 2025
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Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said a train station at Beveridge was the council’s top advocacy priority, because the area was experiencing a population boom.

Infrastructure Victoria calls for upgrade to ‘unreliable and infrequent’ Upfield train line in Melbourne’s north

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 12, 2025
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The “problem” is the last 4-kilometre section of the line, which is single-track from Gowrie to Upfield station.

Rail union to hold day of action in Manchester against Northern outsourcing

Guest authors
November 12, 2025
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The RMT is planning a day of action on 19h November in an effort to persuade Northern to end its practice of outsourcing across the railway.

Amtrak begins Southampton yard modernisation in Boston

gobstopper
November 12, 2025
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Amtrak has started construction on a new train maintenance facility at Southampton Yard in Boston, working in partnershipThe post Amtrak begins Southampton yard modernisation in Boston appeared first on Railway Technology.

Siemens introduces new Velaro high-speed train for Egypt

gobstopper
November 12, 2025
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Siemens Mobility has unveiled its Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public for the first time at TransMEA 2025 in CairoThe post Siemens introduces new Velaro high-speed train for Egypt appeared first on Railway Technology.

Steam locomotive wows crowds at Lord Mayor’s Show

Guest authors
November 11, 2025
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Visitors to this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show, held on 8 November, saw the unusual spectacle of a steam engine parading around the streets of the city.

Steam locomotive wows crowds at Lord Mayor’s Show

Guest authors
November 11, 2025
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Visitors to this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show, held on 8 November, saw the unusual spectacle of a steam engine parading around the streets of the city.

Network Rail issues level crossing safety reminder ahead of December timetable change

Guest authors
November 11, 2025
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Network Rail is reminding members of the public crossing the East Coast Main Line to stay alert and safe at level crossings ahead of the December 2025 timetable change. Launching on Sunday 14 December, the new timetable will see changes to train schedules, including increased frequency and altered timings on several routes. These changes may […]

TfW and Network Rail to welcome Inspiration Exhibition train to Llandudno

Guest authors
November 11, 2025
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Transport for Wales ( TfW) and Network Rail will be hosting Railway 200’s flagship exhibition train, Inspiration, at Llandudno station from 15–18 November 2025. This unique event marks Wales’ only stop on the train’s nationwide tour celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway this year. The Inspiration train will have visited 60 locations across […]

SWR to welcome back full West of England timetable with discounted fares

Guest authors
November 11, 2025
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South Western Railway (SWR) is making thousands of additional discounted off-peak tickets available for travel when the full West of England timetable is restored. SWR and Network Rail announced on Tuesday 4 November that the full timetable for services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids is set to be reintroduced on Saturday 29 November. […]