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Update on restoration of T9 Class steam locomotive No. 120

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September 3, 2025
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The Swanage Railway Trust, 563 Locomotive Group, has issued an update on progress with plans to restore LSWR T9 Class 4-4-0 No. 120.

Combined Transport association presents policy requests to improve military mobility

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September 3, 2025
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The Combined Transport (CT) association UIRR has outlined policy proposals to boost the sector’s capacity for military transports. Boosting the EU capacity for military mobility,…

Strike action to bring tube services to a stand still

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September 3, 2025
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Ahead of planned strike action by RMT union members, Transport for London (TfL) is encouraging customers to check before they travel.

Arriva Group appoints new CEO

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September 3, 2025
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Arriva Group has today announced the appointment of Gianfranco Sgro as its new chief executive officer (CEO) with effect 1 October 2025. Gianfranco joins Arriva after almost 11-years at Kuehne+Nagel, the global logistics company, where he is currently executive vice president for Contract Logistics. He is also a member of the Management Board. Prior to […]

Long Standing Alstom Employee Celebrated Upon Retirement

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September 3, 2025
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Ken Davis, a movements manager for Alstom, is being celebrated as he retired following 50 years of service.

Long Standing Alstom Employee Celebrated Upon Retirement

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September 3, 2025
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Ken Davis, a movements manager for Alstom, is being celebrated as he retired following 50 years of service.

Data of the week: How much is DAC really going to cost?

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September 3, 2025
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The Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) is probably the most controversial new technology in European rail freight. It is hailed by some as the saviour of…

Sight Loss Councils share stories of accessible rail travel

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September 3, 2025
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Sight Loss Councils, led by blind and partially sighted (BPS) volunteers, are sharing their rail travel stories as part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations, marking 200 years since the birth of the modern railway. They are also encouraging others to travel by train to build confidence and independence. Sight Loss Councils (SLCs), funded by […]

26 railway projects to receive £5m funding

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September 3, 2025
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that it is funding the launch of twenty-six “cutting-edge projects aimed at improving passenger experience on the railway”.

26 railway projects to receive £5m funding

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September 3, 2025
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that it is funding the launch of twenty-six “cutting-edge projects aimed at improving passenger experience on the railway”.