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Three-day rail tour to explore Central Scotland branches

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January 27, 2026
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The Branch Line Society has issued preliminary details of its BWC4 three-day rail tour on a challenging tour of routes and branches in Central Scotland.

Le Havre posts record increase for containerised rail traffic

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January 26, 2026
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Le Havre, France’s biggest container port, posted a record increase in containerised rail traffic last year. Trains to and from its hinterland transported 145,000 TEUs,…

New Oxford station railway bridge to affect travel at beginning of February

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January 26, 2026
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Network Rail is replacing the bridge over the A420 Botley Road to support future service improvements at Oxford. As a result, trains will be amended from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 February: In addition to a new western entrance, the replacement bridge will also benefit road users and pedestrians on Botley Road. GWR’s station manager […]

Dawlish sea wall damage disrupts travel between Exeter and Plymouth

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January 26, 2026
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Rail services between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth were suspended after part of the sea wall protecting the line at Dawlish partially collapsed, leaving debris and flooding on the track. The damage occurred at Sea Lawn Terrace, where sections of the wall were demolished, scattering tonnes of debris across the railway. The disruption comes as […]

Northamptonshire Railway offers cream tea Mother’s Day

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January 26, 2026
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Northampton and Lampton Railway is inviting mums and their families to celebrate Mother’s Day on its special Cream Tea trains.

Norfolk Southern orders 40 Wabtec locomotives and opens new double-stack corridor

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January 26, 2026
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The order of 40 new ES44AC locomotives comes along with the news of opening route between Chicago and New England for double-stack container trains.

Freight train derailment in France halts Cherbourg–Carentan line for several weeks

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January 26, 2026
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The incident caused no injuries and involved no hazardous materials, but damaged track and overhead line equipment along the corridor.

Last chance to save the Combined Transport Directive

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January 26, 2026
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Tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January the Transport Committee of the European Parliament will make its final decision on the fate of the Combined Transport Directive (CTD).…

Baltic Hub sets new volume records and sees rail grow in importance

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January 26, 2026
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The Baltic Hub terminal in Gdańsk, Poland, has closed 2025 with new volume records. It is establishing itself as a major European port-rail hub, highlighting…

Emergency landslip repairs in Ockley see buses replace trains between Dorking and Horsham

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January 26, 2026
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Engineers will carry out emergency works near Ockley from today (Monday 26 January) to at least Friday 30 January to stabilise the railway following a landslip. To allow these repairs to take place safely, buses will replace trains between Dorking and Horsham throughout the week. Passengers are advised to check before travelling and allow extra […]