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Russian Railways wants free reign on Far East railway

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October 8, 2024
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After the start of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia suspended its regular priority rules for the rail network. Since then, Russian Railways (RZD) has had…

Hungary can’t quite meet its 10 billion euro rail funding ambitions, laments lack of EU funding

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October 8, 2024
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Hungary is planning to invest the equivalent of 10 billion euros in its rail infrastructure, including track modernisation and renewal of the country’s rolling stock…

Disruptions along the Zaragoza-Barcelona axis to last until March

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October 8, 2024
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Rail freight traffic along the Zaragoza-Barcelona axis, in northeastern Spain, is currently under strain due to gauge adaptation works around the Roda de Berà tunnel.…

London trains cancelled due to broken rail

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October 8, 2024
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London North Eastern Railway are advising passengers of train cancellations/changes after a broken rail was discovered in the Finsbury Park area. Disruption is expected until…

World Homeless Day: London Overground stations collect funds and food

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October 8, 2024
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Transport for London (TfL) and Arriva Rail London will raise money for national homelessness charity Crisis this Thursday (10 October), which is World Homeless Day.

Three month project at Suffolk railway station completed

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October 8, 2024
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Greater Anglia has completed a three-month programme of work to refurbish the canopy at the entrance to Lowestoft station in Suffolk.

Nottingham railway to run first Christmas trains since COVID pandemic

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October 7, 2024
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Tickets are now available for the Great Central Railway (Nottingham)’s first Christmas trains since the COVID pandemic. The Jingle Bell Express will see trains run…

Swedish West Coast mainline upgrade to hinder freight trains for years

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October 7, 2024
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As part of its 2025 rail plan, Sweden will start upgrading its Western mainline. Notably, the catenary between a suburb of Gothenburg and Alingsås will…

Northern donates 300 train tickets for Super League Grand Final

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October 7, 2024
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Train operator Northern has given away 300 tickets to next Saturday’s Super League Grand Final so that young rugby fans can attend the match.

Vintage Trains hails ‘faultless performance’ of The Mayflower

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October 7, 2024
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Vintage Trains review one their most successful charters yet The Mayflower