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Why sleeper trains are being revived across Europe

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September 4, 2024
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There’s no doubt that Julia Senninger is a train aficionado.

A sneak peek at the new NSW “R Set” trains

gobstopper
September 4, 2024
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The new trains being manufactured for long distance rail services dubbed from Sydney Central railway Station are referred to as the “R Sets”.

Sleeper services may return on Sydney-Melbourne route after new trains arrives

gobstopper
September 4, 2024
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NSW government says it is open to all options even though new rolling stock, now due in 2026, will have reclining seats only.

HS2 milestone reached with completion of first viaduct

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September 4, 2024
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A milestone has been reached with the completion of the first of over 50 viaducts that are being constructed as part of the HS2 project.

Additional trains to operate for Great North Run

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September 4, 2024
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Operator LNER has scheduled five extra trains for Sunday, 8 September, in order to help runners and supporters reach the Great North Run.

UK Maritime Transport bought by MEDLOG

Simon Walton
September 4, 2024
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Maritime Transport, the fast-growing UK rail and road logistics operator and terminal management company, has been bought out by MEDLOG. The Geneva headquartered global logistics…

PKP Cargo employees send board member packing

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September 3, 2024
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Trade unions have sent a board member home at PKP Cargo. The board member in question was responsible for representing employees, but thousands of workers…

Weekend disruption of Greater Anglia trains because of new station construction

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September 3, 2024
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Services on the Great Eastern Main Line will be disrupted on Sundays until November because of construction work at the new Beaulieu Park station.

End of the line for Scotland’s HSTs as procurement for new trains announced

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September 3, 2024
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The Scottish Government has announced that ScotRail’s InterCity HSTs are to be replaced.

HS2: Kent factory reaches major milestone in London tunnel casting

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September 3, 2024
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Concrete segments that will be used on the 5-mile Northolt Tunnel have been completed, marking a major milestone for PACADAR UK.