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Plenty of new models in Bachmann’s Winter announcement

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November 5, 2025
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Bachmann Europe has announced a range of new models including Master & Slave shunters, Class 47s, and GWR 4-6-0s.

Rail Minister makes statement on Accessibility Roadmap

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November 5, 2025
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The government has unveiled a new Accessibility Roadmap aimed at removing long-standing barriers for disabled passengers on Britain’s railways. Announced by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, the initiative sets out practical steps to improve accessibility ahead of the creation of Great British Railways, with a focus on delivering real, measurable change across the network. Rail […]

Arup appoints John Fagan as global rail leader

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November 5, 2025
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Arup has announced the appointment of John Fagan as global business leader for rail. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, John’s expertise spans operational planning, business case development, feasibility studies, front-end engineering, and technical leadership on complex rail programmes. John has played a pivotal role in delivering high-impact projects including the TransPennine […]

Alstom signs £66m Arterio contract with South Western Railway

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November 5, 2025
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Alstom has signed a new agreement worth £66m with South Western Railway to support the operation of their new Class 701 Arterio trains. The £66m…

Job applications open for new London to Scotland train service

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November 5, 2025
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Lumo is advertising what it describes as “a number of exciting opportunities” to join its workforce, as the open-access train operator prepares to launch its new daily services between London Euston and Stirling in Scotland.

Freight trains inaugurate the brand new Koralmbahn

Marco Raimondi
November 5, 2025
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After over 20 years of construction, the new Koralmbahn, a line in Austria connecting Graz and Klagenfurt, is finally ready. As of this month, freight…

Gresley Institute named in popular vote

Simon Walton
November 5, 2025
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Just say “Gresley Institute” and everyone in Britain will know. It just has to be railway-related in a big way, and it’s probably ot something…

London to Scotland trains resume after Cumbria train derailment

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November 5, 2025
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Train services are running once again following the incident at Shap on Monday. A suspected landslip caused an Avanti West Coast Pendolino to derail, with…

‘What a nightmare’: Excavator crash causes train delays near South Yarra

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 5, 2025
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Huge delays are expected after a truck carrying an excavator hit the Alexandra Avenue bridge near South Yarra.