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DP World to develop new multimodal logistics terminal in Uzbekistan

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October 13, 2025
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DP World is entering into a joint venture with Tashkent Invest to develop a multimodal logistics terminal in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Located…

New lifts improve passengers’ access to trains at Warwick station

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October 13, 2025
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Warwick passengers now have easier than ever access to train travel thanks to new lifts which have opened at the town’s main station. The lifts, which connect to the station’s subway and provide step-free access between platforms 1 and 2, opened to passengers today (10 October). Network Rail, and its contractor Murphy, have been on […]

Riot police ends Saturday’s rail blockade in Rotterdam port

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October 13, 2025
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The Dutch riot police put an end to a new rail blockade in the Rotterdam port on Saturday. Activist group Geef Tegengas said that 800…

Scotland’s prime candidates for freight-ready rail revival

Simon Walton
October 13, 2025
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Campaigners in Aberdeenshire argue that restoring rail links to Fraserburgh and Peterhead is not just a passenger project. They say it is a vital economic…

Switzerland allows wiggle room for one of the new wheel safety rules

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October 13, 2025
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In mid-September, Switzerland introduced new rules relating to freight wagon wheel safety. The measures follow an investigation into the Gotthard Base Tunnel accident, where a…

New partnership to see steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas fitted with air brakes

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October 13, 2025
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The Bahamas Locomotive Society has announced a new partnership that will see 45596 Bahamas fitted with air brakes. The Heavy Tractor Group has partnered with…

Train operator named Rail Operator of the Year before being nationalised

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October 12, 2025
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Greater Anglia was named Rail Operator of the Year at this year’s National Transport Awards.

Stadler secures first order for trains for FInland

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October 12, 2025
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Stadler has secured an order from Finland for 63 Tango Nordic trams for the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, with an option for up to 120 additional vehicles.

Tale of transport dreams: Victoria 3 times more expensive per km than NSW

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 12, 2025
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The cost of works in Victoria is 3 times that of NSW where the CFMEU does not have a strangle on construction projects.

Much-needed and long-awaited new lifts open at Warwick railway station

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 12, 2025
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Retrofitting lifts to a 175 year old station was not easy and has taken a lot of hard work.