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No wages for Moldovan Railways’ workers after freight losses

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January 16, 2025
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Moldovan Railways (CFM) is in trouble, and so are its employees. The company has refused to pay out wages for approximately half a year already,…

Steam locomotive 7802 Bradley Manor reaches overhaul milestone

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January 16, 2025
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The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced that 7802 Bradley Manor has passed a hot insurance exam. The exam took place at Tyseley Locomotive Works on…

NSW government considering train fare refunds amid ongoing delays across rail network

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January 16, 2025
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NSW Chris Minns says the government is “looking at that very closely” at train fares refunds for inconvenienced commuters.

Commuters face more cancellations as industrial action, storm damage hits network

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January 16, 2025
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Illawarra and South Coast train users are being warned to expect major delays due to industrial action and severe weather overnight.

Why it’s time to make public transport FREE for major Melbourne events

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 16, 2025
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Shane McInnes says it’s time for a complete re-think on public transport costs at major Melbourne events.

Part of railway line to Portsmouth to close for a week

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January 16, 2025
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Network Rail is warning passengers that from Saturday 15 to Friday 21 February 2025, some sections of the railway between Portsmouth and Havant and Fareham will be closed.

Passengers advised of Severn Tunnel closure this January

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January 16, 2025
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Train services between Bristol/Gloucester and South Wales will be disrupted over the last weekend in January because of essential engineering work.

Harry Needle Railroad Company acquired by Swietelsky

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January 16, 2025
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Swietelsky AG has acquired Worksop-based rail company Harry Needle Railroad Company. Swietelsky AG is one of Europe’s leading construction companies for railway infrastructure and has…

Kent heritage railway appeals for funds for bridge replacement

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January 16, 2025
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Spa Valley Railway in Kent is asking for donations as it needs to refurbish a major bridge on the line which is approaching the end of its life.