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WATCH: Scottish trains modified to overcome autumn leaf-fall problems

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October 28, 2025
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The braking systems on over 70 trains in Scotland is being modified to improve their safety and performance during the challenging autumn season.

Mid Cornwall Metro moves a step closer with final piece of engineering work

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October 28, 2025
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Great Western Railway services will be affected by the final piece of engineering work required to introduce some of the planned Mid Cornwall Metro improvements from next year. The work will allow for the introduction of hourly services between Newquay and Par next year, and direct services between Falmouth and Newquay in the future. Trains […]

Sutton station lifts renewed and back in action for passengers

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October 28, 2025
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Southern and Thameslink passengers at one of south London’s most important interchange stations can once again enjoy step-free access between platforms and the station concourse now Network Rail has finished replacing unreliable 24-year-old lifts. Lifts at Sutton station are essential for wheelchair users, elderly people, parents with children in buggies and others with heavy luggage. […]

Late evening trains on the Cambrian Coast line to remain in place

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October 28, 2025
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Transport for Wales says that late evening trains will continue to be in use on the Cambrian Coast Line following feedback from locals. The 20:26…

Scotland’s Railway invests £7.7m in new technology to tackle leaves on the track

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October 28, 2025
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Scotland’s Railway is investing £7.7m to upgrade the braking systems on more than 70 ScotRail trains, aiming to improve safety and performance during the challenging autumn season. Leaves on the tracks is the railway’s equivalent of black ice on the road. It creates a thin, slippery layer that can make it harder for trains to […]

Alstom, FGC present first train for Barcelona-El Prat Airport express link

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October 28, 2025
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Alstom and Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) have presented the first of ten electric trains that will operateThe post Alstom, FGC present first train for Barcelona-El Prat Airport express link appeared first on Railway Technology.

Later services on the Cambrian Line to continue through winter following local feedback

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October 28, 2025
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After engagement with local communities, evening train services on the Cambrian Line are intended to remain in operation after the December timetable change. The following late evening services are planned to still be part of the timetable after this year’s changes: Monday to Saturday These services were due to be removed during the upcoming winter […]

EIB to provide $232m to modernise Czech Republic’s rail network

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October 28, 2025
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide the Czech Republic with a loan of Kč 5bn ($232m), to support the upgradeThe post EIB to provide $232m to modernise Czech Republic’s rail network appeared first on Railway Technology.

Construction starts on new trains for the Elizabeth Line

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October 28, 2025
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Transport for London (TfL) has placed an order with Alstom for ten new Aventra Class 345 trains for the Elizabeth Line.

Bringing track and train together: innovative on-board camera programme expanded to spot issues before they cause delays

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October 27, 2025
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A pioneering programme that has turned passenger trains into mobile inspection platforms is to be expanded to more routes and trains across South-East London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. The South Eastern Railway, which brings together the passenger operator Southeastern and the infrastructure provider Network Rail Kent Route, are working together to find new […]