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92-tonne bridge installed at County Durham railway station

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March 25, 2025
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Eaglescliffe station sees new 56 metre bridge installed

Plans unveiled for Lincolnshire – London train service

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March 25, 2025
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Plans to be submitted by Grand Central to reinstate direct services from London to Cleethorpes via Scunthorpe and Grimsby for the first time in 33 years

Cumbrian Coast Line to close for 23 days

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March 24, 2025
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Network Rail has given advance warning that there will be a 23-day closure of the line between Sellafield and Workington from 30th August.

French industry makes 72 proposals on how to spend Ulysse Fret funds

Marco Raimondi
March 24, 2025
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France is currently working on Ulysse Fret, a massive investment plan, totalling over four billion euros up until 2032, to develop rail freight. The industry…

Pedestrian fatally injured by train in Wiltshire as investigation begins

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March 24, 2025
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation after a pedestrian was struck by a train and fatally injured in Pewsey.

Jake Kelly returns to Network Rail to head up NW&C

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March 24, 2025
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Jake Kelly is returning to Network Rail’s North West & Central Region (NW&C) as its new regional management director. With over 25 years in the rail industry, Jake brings a wealth of track and train experience in regional, national and strategic roles. Starting today (Monday 24 March), Jake has set out his three priorities for […]

Extra pickups for Shakespeare Express steam train

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March 24, 2025
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Vintage Trains has announced that they have added two more joining stations to its Shakespeare Express on Sunday 6th April. Birmingham Snow Hill and Tyeseley…

East Midlands Railway extends availability of Advance Purchase tickets

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March 24, 2025
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East Midlands Railway Advance Purchase tickets are now available for travel on the Robin Hood Line between Worksop and Nottingham.

Cumbrian coastline track upgrade planned for August

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March 24, 2025
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Passengers are being given early notice of plans to replace a section of track on the Cumbrian coastline in August this year. The track renewal work will involve closing the line on the Barrow Coast Route between Sellafield and Workington from 30 August for approximately 23 days. Part of the line has been affected by […]

Broom cupboard Barista business expands across North West rail network

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March 24, 2025
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Small barista business expands across the Northern network