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Slovakia to receive 135 million euros in CEF funds

Marco Raimondi
November 11, 2025
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The European Commission is granting 135 million euros to Slovakia to modernise its rail infrastructure, with significant benefits for rail freight. The funds, coming from…

Manchester land value stalls transfer for “new” Old Trafford

Simon Walton
November 11, 2025
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Trafford Park, not Old Trafford. Plans for a “Wembley of the North” hinge on acquiring land adjacent to an existing football ground in Greater Manchester.…

Vintage Trains expands discount for RailAdvent Plus Gold members

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November 11, 2025
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Vintage Trains has expanded the discount that it provides RailAdvent Plus Gold members Previously, the discount was only valid on the Polar Express trains. However,…

SBB shortlists four firms for high-speed train leasing contract

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November 11, 2025
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SBB has selected AlphaTrains, Beacon Rail, Rock Rail, and Willow Group to proceed to the next stage of its high-speed train leasing tender.The post SBB shortlists four firms for high-speed train leasing contract appeared first on Railway Technology.

Siemens Mobility unveils new Mireo train fleet for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland

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November 11, 2025
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Siemens Mobility has unveiled its latest regional train models for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland at the Wegberg-Wildenrath Test Centre in GermanyThe post Siemens Mobility unveils new Mireo train fleet for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland appeared first on Railway T…

East Midlands Railway’s new trains set to enter service

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November 10, 2025
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Transport UK and East Midlands Railway have announced that the first Aurora train will start operating services on the Midland Main Line next month.

GTR and Railway Children join forces to protect vulnerable young people in London

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November 10, 2025
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Representatives from Railway Children met with Angie Doll, chief executive officer of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) at East Croydon station, to discuss the vital work being carried out to support vulnerable children and young people across London’s rail network and beyond. This important initiative is being supported by GTR’s ‘Your Station, Your Community Improvement Fund’, […]

Refurbished waiting room opens at Saxmundham station following Greater Anglia grant

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November 10, 2025
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A vandalised waiting room at Saxmundham station has been transformed into a welcoming community space, thanks to a £6,500 grant from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund. The refurbishment follows damage caused by vandalism and has turned the space into a bright, vibrant area celebrating local art and community spirit. The project brought together […]

First EMR Aurora train will enter service this December

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November 10, 2025
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Transport UK and East Midlands Railway (EMR) have confirmed hat the first Aurora train from EMR’s new £400 million fleet will enter service across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. The state-of-the-art Hitachi Rail built fleet will transform the experience of customers as they travel on the Midland Main Line – providing more seats, modern, […]

Basingstoke ROC turns 10 amid £129 million Portsmouth Line signalling upgrade

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November 10, 2025
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As the Basingstoke Rail Operating Centre (ROC) marks its 10th anniversary, Network Rail has completed a £129 million signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield, one of the most significant investments ever made on the Portsmouth Direct Line. The ROC, which opened in November 2015, now manages signalling on services between Farncombe and Petersfield as part […]