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Dartford Junction to close for nine days next February

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November 8, 2025
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Dartford Junction is set for a £10m upgrade

New steam locomotive for the Ruislip Lido Railway

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November 8, 2025
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1970-built coal-fired steam locomotive, Dougal, has been purchased by the Ruislip Lido Railway, bringing the line’s locomotive fleet up to seven. The locomotive will need…

Poor “Classic Fleet” availability and no spares left in the yard to cover unscheduled maintenance!

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November 8, 2025
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These events that led me to being concerned of a potential collapse of the train regional service to Swan Hill if ignored too long.

Wabtec to boost engineering and manufacturing in Brazil

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November 8, 2025
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Wabtec has committed 20m reais ($3.7m) to expand its operations and workforce in Brazil with a focus on increasing engineeringThe post Wabtec to boost engineering and manufacturing in Brazil appeared first on Railway Technology.

Spain’s Adif appoints Hitachi Rail for Port of Seville freight rail upgrade

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November 8, 2025
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Adif appointed Hitachi Rail to adapt signalling and telecommunications systems for a new freight rail connection to the Port of SevilleThe post Spain’s Adif appoints Hitachi Rail for Port of Seville freight rail upgrade appeared first on Railway Techno…

Dapol releases OO and O Gauge wagons with Christmas livery

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November 8, 2025
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Model railway manufacturer Dapol is getting into the Christmas spirit with the release of wagons adorned with Christmas-themed advertising.

Special charity tour to bid farewell to South Western’s Class 455s

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November 7, 2025
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A special farewell tour will run this December as South Western Railway bids farewell to its Class 455 trains. The fleet of trains, which run…

Road haulier takes stake in ‘combi’ terminal in eastern France

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November 7, 2025
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Family-owned road haulage and logistics group Vigneron has taken a stake in a combined terminal in eastern France. The facility is run by the Société…

Manchester Piccadilly set for once-in-a-generation upgrade

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November 7, 2025
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Passengers using the North West’s busiest railway station are being given advance notice of once-in-a-generation track and signalling upgrades taking place in February next year. Network Rail will invest £7.9 million to improve tracks, points and signalling systems on the southern approach to Manchester Piccadilly station which date back to the 1980s. Teams will replace […]

Port Talbot level crossing reopens following safety improvements to address misuse

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November 7, 2025
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Network Rail is urging the public to stay safe as the Heol-y-Deliad level crossing, near Margam, reopens following essential works to improve safety. The crossing, which carries a public footpath over the South Wales Main Line, was temporarily closed in June 2025 due to repeated incidents of unsafe behaviour by members of the public – […]