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Kent heritage railway hosts demonstration of innovative track maintenance solutions

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September 5, 2025
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The Kent & East Sussex Railway is collaborating in trials of game-changing solutions for the maintenance of the national rail network.

Track renewal work to disrupt Fen Line trains in October and November

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September 5, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is advising passengers who plan to travel through parts of north Cambridgeshire and Norfolk to check their journeys as Network Rail will be carrying out work in the Ely area from October to mid-November.

No extra money for German TAC subsidies, DB InfraGO applies for higher charges

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September 5, 2025
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The new German government has approved its first budget. For rail freight, the key question on the table were subsidies for track access charges (TAC).…

Thameslink managers work with Autism Bedfordshire to help young adults gain independence

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September 5, 2025
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A group of young Luton and Bedford autistic adults took the train to London last week in an exercise by Thameslink and Autism Bedfordshire to encourage them to travel independently. Thameslink managers gave a tour of the two stations, explaining how to find the right train, buy tickets and – crucially – seek advice from […]

Model shop announce new TT:120 7 Plank open wagon

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September 5, 2025
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Kernow Model Rail Centre has announced its second exclusive TT:120 gauge seven plank open wagon, which will be in the livery of Helston Gas Company Number 30.

Hungary extends single wagonload subsidies

Marco Raimondi
September 5, 2025
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To the relief of the rail freight sector, the Hungarian government has decided to allocate 6,4 billion forints (16 million euros) to incentivise single wagonload…

Take your vote for the new name of Doncaster training facility

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September 5, 2025
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The new railway facility in Doncaster is set to open in October.

LTG launches pilot to protect wildlife (and rolling stock)

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September 5, 2025
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LTG Group, of which freight operator LTG Cargo is a part, is launching a year-long pilot project for an acoustic animal deterrent. It should help…

“The current line between Italy and France is dead, we need the Turin-Lyon”

Marco Raimondi
September 5, 2025
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Last month’s Implementing Decision for the Turin-Lyon project sparked further discussion on the mastodontic cross-border initiative. Despite some doubts persisting, Paolo Foietta, President of the…

Dualling: The A9 or Highland Mainline?

Simon Walton
September 5, 2025
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Scotland wants to see a radical modal shift to rail freight. Yet, there’s a blocked artery that cries out for investment to help make that…