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Rail services revised in face of soaring temperatures

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June 30, 2025
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Passengers travelling on the Brighton Main Line are advised to check before they travel on Monday and Tuesday. Network Rail, Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express, are advising passengers to check before they travel on Monday and Tuesday this week, particularly on the sections of the Brighton Main Line where speed restrictions will be in place. […]

One-off grain transport test on Canfranc railway, but ‘goal is weekly continuity’

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June 30, 2025
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Freight is returning to the Canfranc railway. Three companies have come together to test grain transportation on the newly reinstated line. Even though the test…

Bulgaria and North Macedonia agree on developing first rail border crossing

Marco Raimondi
June 30, 2025
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Currently, Bulgaria and North Macedonia do not have a railway crossing their borders. However, things are about to change, as a new 2.4-kilometre tunnel connecting…

First stop Kidderminster as Railway 200 train arrives in the West Midlands

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June 30, 2025
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The special Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train has arrived in the West Midlands, making its first stop ahead of a year-long tour of Britain. Severn Valley Railway (SVR) in Kidderminster welcomed the one-off train when it pulled into platform 2 at Kidderminster Town station. Teams and volunteers from SVR, along with guests from Network Rail’s Central […]

Siemens Mobility expert awarded MBE for rail innovation

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June 30, 2025
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Sharief Gaafar, senior technical manager at Siemens Mobility UK&I, has been awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List for services to innovation in transport and diversity & inclusion. The honour recognises Sharief’s exceptional contribution to innovation in the UK rail industry through his work on digital and onboard systems and projects […]

Major Disruption: Emergency services attend incident on East Coast Main Line

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June 30, 2025
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Emergency services are dealing with an incident between York and Darlington / Middlesbrough. All lines are now closed to allow them to do their work,…

Railway speed restrictions in place due to soaring temperatures in Sussex

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June 30, 2025
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Brighton Main Line passengers are being advised to check before travelling today (30th June) and Tuesday (1st July) due to soaring temperatures. Speed restrictions have…

Do Not Travel warning as major London – Scotland railway line closed

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June 30, 2025
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Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express are warning passengers not to travel this morning due to overhead wire damage caused by a fallen tree near…

Greater Anglia Advice for Concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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June 30, 2025
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On the 3rd July, concert goers will be attending the 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige gig at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Transport for Wales Raise £1,000 for Seren Dwt

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June 30, 2025
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Transport for Wales (TfW) colleagues have raised over £1,000 in support of Seren Dwt, their chosen charity.