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First EMR Aurora train will enter service this December

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November 10, 2025
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Transport UK and East Midlands Railway (EMR) have confirmed hat the first Aurora train from EMR’s new £400 million fleet will enter service across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. The state-of-the-art Hitachi Rail built fleet will transform the experience of customers as they travel on the Midland Main Line – providing more seats, modern, […]

Basingstoke ROC turns 10 amid £129 million Portsmouth Line signalling upgrade

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November 10, 2025
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As the Basingstoke Rail Operating Centre (ROC) marks its 10th anniversary, Network Rail has completed a £129 million signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield, one of the most significant investments ever made on the Portsmouth Direct Line. The ROC, which opened in November 2015, now manages signalling on services between Farncombe and Petersfield as part […]

Special Christmas raffle to celebrate 25 years of Transport for London

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November 10, 2025
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A free prize draw with a host of once-in-a-lifetime gifts has been launched by Transport for London (TfL) to mark the end of its 25th anniversary year.

A new role for the Middle Corridor? ‘Reliability is the new currency of logistics’

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November 10, 2025
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Is the Middle Corridor viable, or is it not? It is an often-discussed question, and skepticism about the route appears to be the dominant viewpoint.…

Bulgaria and North Macedonia sign official agreement for first railway border crossing

Marco Raimondi
November 10, 2025
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The ministers of transport of Bulgaria and North Macedonia signed an agreement to build a railway tunnel under the Deve Bair mountain, laying the foundations…

MPs hold talks in support of re-opening Skipton to Colne Line

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November 10, 2025
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MPs meet with campaigners and local business leaders to reaffirm the commitment to restoring the Skipton to Colne Line

Coop increases rail freight share with new Zurich hub

Marco Raimondi
November 10, 2025
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Swiss supermarket chain Coop has inaugurated a new rail freight terminal in Zurich. “Over 70 stores in the city will now be supplied by rail…

Gladstone may be key to Australia’s Inland Rail Project

Simon Walton
November 10, 2025
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Australia may seem far removed from European rail expertise. However, a new container terminal proposal may offer closer collaboration opportunities. Plans to add intermodal capabilities…

More flights added to Avalon Airport but no plans for rail link

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 10, 2025
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Jetstar will start with five return flights to Denpasar, Bali, each week from March 23.

Jetstar to launch Bali flights, more interstate routes from Avalon Airport

Helen Carrie
November 10, 2025
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Jetstar will start with five return flights to Denpasar, Bali, each week from March 23. The carrier is also restarting flights between Avalon and Adelaide, and increasing services to Brisbane.