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EU institutions agree on system to count transport emissions, but it won’t be mandatory

Marco Raimondi
November 7, 2025
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The European Parliament (EP) and Council reached a preliminary agreement on “a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services.” Despite…

CER Cargo Group buys Wiener Lokalbahnen

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November 7, 2025
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The Budapest-based CER Cargo Group is the new owner of Wiener Lokalbahnen (WLC), a rail freight company that was run by the Austrian capital city…

UK Railways Bill: Freight 2 Passenger 239

Simon Walton
November 7, 2025
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Great British Railways [sic] moved a step closer this week. British politics may have been preoccupied by a ministerial scandal or two, but the decisive…

Eye-watering salary of SRL boss epitomises Allan government

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 7, 2025
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Suburban Rail Loop chief Frankie Carroll is paid almost $300,000 more than the Prime Minister.

Rail Union calls for a reversal to BTP cuts following Huntingdon stabbings

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November 7, 2025
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The RMT urges the Chancellor to make funding available to reverse BTP cuts

Alstom opens new train component overhaul facility at Crewe Works site in UK

gobstopper
November 7, 2025
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Alstom has inaugurated a new train component overhaul and repair facility at its Crewe Works site in Cheshire, UK, followingThe post Alstom opens new train component overhaul facility at Crewe Works site in UK appeared first on Railway Technology.

Siemens, SBB sign deal to digitalise interlockings across Swiss rail network

gobstopper
November 7, 2025
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Siemens Mobility and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have signed a framework agreement to deploy digital interlockings across the SwissThe post Siemens, SBB sign deal to digitalise interlockings across Swiss rail network appeared first on Railway Technolo…

Great British Railways legislation put to Parliament

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November 7, 2025
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Legislation to create ‘Great British Railways’ will be presented to Parliament today (Wednesday 5 November 2025), with the government claiming that it is “paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network, which puts passengers before profits”.

Train travel advice for Rugby fans released ahead of Wales v Argentina

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November 7, 2025
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Extra train services are being run this Sunday ahead of the Wales v Argentina Rugby match at the Principality Stadium. Six additional services will run…

Passengers asked to plan ahead of a major upgrade at Dartford Junction.

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November 6, 2025
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With just over three months to go, rail passengers in south east London and Kent are being reminded to plan ahead as the line is closing for essential track repairs in Dartford during the February half term next year. From Saturday 14 February to Sunday 22 February accessible buses will replace Southeastern and Thameslink services […]