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Steam locomotive Locomotion No. 1 completes test run ahead of celebration weekend

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September 26, 2025
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The Stockton and Darlington 200 team invited RailAdvent this afternoon to see the replica of Locomotion No. 1 complete a series of test runs ahead…

Railworker Gerry signals end of 47-year career in Scotland

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September 26, 2025
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Avanti West Coast employee Gerry Bowie has marked his last working day on the railway after 47 years’ service.

ČD Cargo rolls out new Traxx Universal locomotive from Alstom

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September 26, 2025
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ČD Cargo has unveiled its 20th Traxx Universal multi-system locomotive, produced by Alstom, at the National Railway Day eventThe post ČD Cargo rolls out new Traxx Universal locomotive from Alstom appeared first on Railway Technology.

VGF completes year-long testing for semi-automated metro upgrade

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September 26, 2025
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Siemens Mobility has announced that a prototype metro train equipped with a digital train control system has completed a yearThe post VGF completes year-long testing for semi-automated metro upgrade appeared first on Railway Technology.

FIRST LOOK: Riviera Line on Train Sim World 6

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September 26, 2025
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We take a first look at the Riviera Line route add-on for the new game, as well as give our early opinions on the game

Driving the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains

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September 26, 2025
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Tyne and Wear Metro train driver Sean Docherty has described his experiences in training and driving the Metro’s new trains.

HS2 launches new Innovation Accelerator

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September 25, 2025
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HS2 Ltd is planning to work with “some of the country’s most innovative tech specialists” in its efforts to get the high-speed railway project back on track.

Autumn Steam Gala at the Severn Valley Railway a Resounding Success

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September 25, 2025
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Between the 18th and 21st September, the Severn Valley Railway held its Autumn Steam Gala, which once again proved to be a roaring success.

Industry calls for more urgency from Government over plans for rail

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September 25, 2025
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The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has called on the Government to inject more urgency into setting out its strategy for rail, to help it deliver its ambition to kick-start economic growth across the nations and regions of the UK. Darren Caplan, RIA chief executive, said: “The Railway Industry Association acknowledges and appreciates the significant investment […]

Inside the new Station Hall at the National Railway Museum

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September 25, 2025
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The National Railway Museum invited RailAdvent today (25th September) to York to see the official reopening of the Grade II listed Station Hall. Station Hall…