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Stadler wins contract for 36 FLIRT commuter units in Netherlands

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November 21, 2025
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Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Dutch rail operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to supply 36 FLIRT commuter trainsThe post Stadler wins contract for 36 FLIRT commuter units in Netherlands appeared first on Railway Technology.

Tramway Museum Society celebrates its 70th anniversary

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November 21, 2025
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On 18th November 2025, the Tramway Museum Society marked its 70th anniversary.

TfW-liveried Pacers for Train Sim World 6 to be released on 25th November

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November 21, 2025
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Dovetail Games has announced that a TSW 6 Add-on of a Class 142 Pacer in Transport for Wales livery will be released on, 25th November.

First full schedule train has departed from Xi’an to Česká Třebová

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November 20, 2025
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A first full schedule train has left the Chinese city of Xi’an to the Czech rail hub Česká Třebová. The METRANS service is supported by…

TPE driver honoured for life-saving intervention at Redcar station

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November 20, 2025
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A TransPennine Express (TPE) driver has been praised for his quick thinking and bravery after assisting a person in need at Redcar station in 2024. Simon Kirk, a driver based at York, has been awarded a British Transport Police (BTP) Divisional Commander’s Commendation at a ceremony in Birmingham for recognition of his actions. While arriving […]

Switzerland allocates money to transshipment, loading and DAC

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November 20, 2025
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In the spring of 2025, the Swiss parliament revised the Freight Transport Act. The Federal Council, the country’s cabinet, is now elaborating on that revision…

Deaf passengers help Thameslink and Great Northern overcome barriers to travel

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November 20, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Great Northern and Thameslink trains, took deaf passengers from Cambridge on a return trip to Stevenage to gain feedback on what needs to be done to make independent travel easier. Accessibility Improvement Manager Vincent Duffy joined five members of the Cambridge Deaf Association and their interpreters, its CEO Andrew […]

What does the European Commission’s Military Mobility Package mean for rail freight?

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November 20, 2025
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The European Commission has proposed a Regulation with measures to enhance the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the EU. It should be…

Avanti West Coast launches ‘Together We Roll’ photography competition

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November 20, 2025
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Train operator Avanti West Coast has launched a photography competition dubbed ‘Together We Roll’, with the aim of celebrating local people and places along its route.

Network Rail deploys road-rail vehicle to combat leaves on the line

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November 20, 2025
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An innovative Aquarius road-rail Land Rover is helping drive Network Rail’s efforts to keep leaves off the line during autumn. At this time of year, falling leaves are crushed under train wheels, creating a slippery black layer on the rail. This significantly reduces the friction between wheels and track, and also creates a separation between […]