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70% of all services in Wales to be operated by new trains from start of new timetable

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May 12, 2025
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From the start of the new timetable on Sunday, 18th May, 70% of all Transport for Wales services will be operated by new trains.

Six countries sign agreement to develop rail on China – Iran – Europe route

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May 12, 2025
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Container traffic on the China – Iran route grew by 2.6 times in the first months of 2025. Such strong demand for rail services seems…

ScotRail kicks-off a new era in rail communication technology

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May 12, 2025
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Trains operating in the Scottish Highlands will offer unprecedented access to satellite technology – transforming how customers can stay connected when travelling with ScotRail. In a UK-first for onboard passenger Wi-Fi, ScotRail has worked with Clarus Networks to design a new system which allows trains operating in rural Scotland to connect with a Low Earth […]

China warms up to idea of building railway across Brazil and Peru

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May 12, 2025
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Brazil and China are negotiating a new railway across South America. The line would link the Peruvian port of Chancay with rail infrastructure on the…

Steam locomotive Palmerston to visit the Talyllyn Railway

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May 12, 2025
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The Talyllyn Railway will be celebrating the life of Rev. W. Awdry through its Awdry Extravaganza.

Hungary: rail freight underperforms, intermodal booms

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May 12, 2025
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Hungarian rail freight and intermodal transport went through vastly different developments in 2024. Whereas rail freight struggled financially, intermodal saw explosive growth. The rail freight…

Türkiye deploys rail ferry towards Europe

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May 12, 2025
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Türkiye has launched a new rail ferry across the Sea of Marmara. Rail wagons will now be traversing the sea between the cities Bandırma and…

Spain launches feasibility study for rail connection to Morocco

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May 12, 2025
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The idea for a rail tunnel connecting Europe and Africa has been circulating for decades, but its realisation has often been questioned. However, Spain has…

April progress report on steam locomotive No. 30541

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May 12, 2025
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The Maunsell Locomotive Society has released its latest update on progress to overhaul Maunsell Q Class No. 541.

Greater Anglia to be nationalised from October

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May 12, 2025
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The Department for Transport has confirmed that Greater Anglia is set to be nationalised on 12 October 2025. The train operator has said that it is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to public ownership and has both the plans and expertise in place to deliver this outcome. In the meantime, it will continue to […]