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Data of the week: Maxmodal Silk Road & Suez freight indexes climb in November as Black Sea routes firm up

Nikos Papatolios
December 17, 2025
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The Maxmodal Silk Road Index (MSRI) and the Maxmodal Suez Canal Index (MSCI) both increased in November 2025, with western Black Sea–Europe routes driving most…

Switzerland approves Basel-France 4-metre clearance corridor

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December 17, 2025
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The Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has granted approval for a corridor for semi-trailer traffic via France. As part of the works, the rail…

Avanti’s increased services now in full swing

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December 17, 2025
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From the start of the new timetable 15 December, Avanti West Coast is running more services on its route between London Euston and Liverpool.

Ukraine could raise rail tariffs by 27% and overhaul pricing model

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December 17, 2025
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It has been a long back-and-forth discussion between Ukrainian Railways (UZ) and the business community: the price of rail freight services. UZ wants to raise…

Ukraine could raise rail tariffs by 27% and overhaul pricing model

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December 17, 2025
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It has been a long back-and-forth discussion between Ukrainian Railways (UZ) and the business community: the price of rail freight services. UZ wants to raise…

Rail to the rescue to help alleviate British port congestion

Simon Walton
December 17, 2025
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Rail freight is increasingly acting as the pressure valve for Britain’s container ports. Quayside and landside congestion at individual terminals prompts carriers and port operators…

London’s Therapia Lane trams depot in Croydon makes green transition through removal of fossil fuels and installation of hundreds of new solar panels

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December 17, 2025
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Therapia Lane, where London Trams are based, has become Transport for London’s first depot to remove fossil gas usage by upgrading its heating system. It has also introduced on-site solar generation. By adapting the depot in its biggest overhaul since it opened 27 years ago, the new heating and power system prepares the site for […]

Avanti West Coast enhances connectivity on Liverpool route in new timetable

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December 17, 2025
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Avanti West Coast has introduced its new December timetable with an increase to services on its Liverpool route. Launched this week, the intercity operator’s new timetable is focused on enhancing connectivity to Liverpool, with customers travelling on this route now able to benefit from the option of two trains per hour throughout most of […]

B-Double Heavy Vehicle hits major rail bridge in Flemington, shuts line

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 17, 2025
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Heavy Vehicles are banned from Racecourse Road, Flemington.

A lifetime of rail excellence

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December 17, 2025
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The rail industry is lucky enough to include thousands of staff who’ve served faithfully throughout their entire working lives. Many of those now reaching retirement age can boast decades of dedication and it’s not unheard of for employees to leave with 50 years or more under their belt. The Lifetime Achievement Award honours those who’ve […]