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UK: DCRail proves value of short-line work

Simon Walton
September 1, 2025
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UK operator DCRail has launched a new rail freight flow carrying recycled asphalt planings (recycled road surface material) from Greenwich to Purfleet. It’s proving that…

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Bexley railway station subway to close as safer, step-free access is now available

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September 1, 2025
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The pedestrian subway at Bexley station will be closed permanently from Saturday 6 September, because of significant structural defects found in the underpass. Customers will be able to use the new lifts and footbridge opened in 2024 for step-free access around the station. South Eastern Railway has made the decision to close the subway following […]

Rail modal share surges above 60% for containers in Port of Gothenburg

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September 1, 2025
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The Port of Gothenburg may have a new claim to fame. It is currently beats all key European seaports, having reached a rail modal share…

Freightliner back on track between Southampton and Teesport

Simon Walton
September 1, 2025
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Freightliner has reintroduced an intermodal rail service linking Teesport in the Northeast of England with Southampton on the South Coast. It marks the return of…

Rail freight operators request 14% fewer 2026 timeslots in the Netherlands

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September 1, 2025
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Dutch rail freight is awaiting another tough year. After volumes dropping for two consecutive years, trains will likely transport even less freight in 2026. Operators…

HS2 lifts fourth tunnelling machine after 3.4-mile journey under London

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September 1, 2025
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Over the bank holiday weekend, HS2 engineers began lifting the last of four tunnelling machines to the surface.

Train Operator Sees an Increase in Commuters

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September 1, 2025
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Thousands of people are returning to work following the summer holidays.

Train Operator Sees an Increase in Commuters

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September 1, 2025
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Thousands of people are returning to work following the summer holidays.

Transport for London urges passengers to use headphones

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August 31, 2025
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Transport for London (TfL) is urging its passengers to use headphones rather than disturb fellow passengers when listening ot music or other content.

Transport for Wales Invests £400k in Rail Station Improvements

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August 31, 2025
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New waiting shelters to be installed as part of £400k investment.