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Class 47 locomotive joined by coaches in latest Bachmann announcement

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May 7, 2025
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On 7 May Bachmann Europe has revealed the latest additions to its Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish and Scenecraft ranges.

Minimum age for train drivers lowered to 18

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May 7, 2025
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Eighteen-year-olds will now be allowed to drive trains now that the Government has lowered the minimum age from 20 in a bid to tackle driver shortages. Thousands of jobs and apprenticeships will be made available to those between 18 and 20 years old as early as December, offering skilled roles, valuable experience, and long-term career […]

Romania’s growing rail fees backfire on infrastructure manager

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May 7, 2025
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Romania’s rail freight sector has lost 20% of its traffic over the course of the past three years. A big part of the problem concerns…

Port of Alicante to get standard gauge connection

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May 7, 2025
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The Spanish ministry of transport commenced land expropriations to adapt the Alicante-La Encina railway to the standard gauge. This project is expected to significantly benefit…

18 year olds given chance to become train drivers

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May 7, 2025
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In a bid to make services more reliable, the UK Government has reduced the required age at which people can apply to become train drivers.…

Türkiye and Armenia consider reopening Kars line

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May 7, 2025
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Strained relations may become slightly less strained between Türkiye and Armenia. There are no functioning border crossings between the two countries, but a first one…

Brighton Main Line repairs completed after landslip

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May 7, 2025
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Repairs to an embankment near Three Bridges on the Brighton Main Line have now been completed after the initial issue arose in January.

Report released after person suffers serious injuries at Somerset heritage railway

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May 7, 2025
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Member of staff hit by train at Gartrell Light Railway

Bank Holiday Upgrades Complete and Lines Now Reopened

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May 7, 2025
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Passengers who use the West Coast Mainline are being thanked for their patience while major projects have been underway over the bank holiday.

Rail Safe Friendly Programme taught to over 63,000 Students

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May 7, 2025
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A partnership between LearnLive and CrossCountrry teaches children the importance of Railway Safety