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REVIEW: Birmingham – Crewe Route Add-on for Train Sim World 6

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November 25, 2025
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All Aboard Studios made its debut recently for Train Sim World 6 with the new Birmingham – Crewe Route add-on. The Birmingham – Crewe Route…

200 years of service for Avanti Staff Members at Birmingham New Street

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November 25, 2025
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24 members of staff and the re-modernised Birmingham New Street Station mark ten years of service

Turkish intermodal terminal Railport begins operations with first departure

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November 25, 2025
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Türkiye’s first private intermodal terminal Railport has marked the start of its rail terminal activities with the first train departure.The post Turkish intermodal terminal Railport begins operations with first departure appeared first on Railway Tech…

India’s first bullet train to make 100km debut in August 2027

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November 25, 2025
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Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated that the country’s first bullet train is planned to make its debut run in August 2027.The post India’s first bullet train to make 100km debut in August 2027 appeared first on Railway Technology.

Kent heritage railway manager steps down from role

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November 24, 2025
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As part of a budget review, the Kent and East Sussex Railway has announced that General Manager Robin Coombes is to step down from his role.

Norway proposes rail freight compensation scheme

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November 24, 2025
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The Norwegian rail freight sector has been facing significant challenges throughout 2025 with three major closures, one of which is still ongoing. The Norwegian government…

Preserved Merseyrail unit runs from 3rd rail power for first time

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November 24, 2025
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On 18 November, Merseyrail unit 507 001 ran for the first time since being preserved, on 3rd rail power.

EU signs agreement for “holistic investment” of up to 200 million euros in Lobito Corridor

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November 24, 2025
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The rail race for Africa is on. RailFreight.com wrote a story about the renewed “scramble for Africa” in October. Now, a new chapter is opening.…

Book Review: The Birmingham to Derby Line by John Jackson

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November 24, 2025
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This book provides a photographic appreciation of the former Midland Railway line from Birmingham New Street to Derby.

Government announces first rail fare freeze in 30 years to ease cost of living

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November 24, 2025
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Millions of commuters across the country will benefit from a freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years, the Chancellor and Transport Secretary have announced, to help with the cost of living and support economic growth. The Chancellor is set to freeze fares at the Autumn Budget, in a move which will […]