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New savings account will support steam locomotive 60163 Tornado

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August 27, 2025
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The Darlington Building Society has launched a new savings account, which allows railway enthusiasts to earn interest while helping raise money for preserving the railway heritage of the North East of England.

Expect the unexpected as Train Sim World 6 details announced

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August 27, 2025
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Details for Train Sim World 6 have been announced by Dovetail Games during the Dovetail Direct showcase. Dovetail is telling people to expect the unexpected…

Carriage 4001 Replica Returns To Stage

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August 27, 2025
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Newcastle’s Theatre Royal is set to house a replica of a historic Tyne and Wear train, carriage 4001, once again.

GRAW to provide automated track inspection technology to Polish Railway Lines

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August 27, 2025
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GRAW, a track measurement systems provider, has contracted with PKP Polish Railway Lines to offer automated track inspection solutions.The post GRAW to provide automated track inspection technology to Polish Railway Lines appeared first on Railway Tech…

Alstom secures £75m contract with GWR to reintroduce Class 175 trains

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August 27, 2025
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Alstom has entered an eight-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with Great Western Railway (GWR) for the reintroduction of 26 Class 175 trains to enhance rail services across South West England.The post Alstom secures £75m contra…

Trains running as normal on North Cotswolds line after engineering work completed

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August 27, 2025
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Trains began running again between Worcester Shrub Hill and Moreton-in-Marsh on bank holiday Monday morning after Network Rail completed engineering work. Seven days of non-stop work took place on the North Cotswolds line to keep the railway running safely and smoothly. 2,000 yards of rail that had reached the end of its working life was […]

Next Stop For Inspiration Will Be Darlington

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August 27, 2025
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The Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train has been to numerous locations this month, including The Greatest Gathering as its first stop of the month and ending the month at the National Railway Museum in York.

Watch: Upgrade works promise better journeys through Staffordshire

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August 26, 2025
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Network Rail has spent £12.5m on renewing tracks, points, bridges and viaducts in Staffordshire over the last three weeks. It promises that rail journeys on the West Coast Main Line through Staffordshire will now be better.

DB Cargo plans to significantly reduce workshop activity across Germany

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August 26, 2025
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DB Cargo is reportedly planning to reduce its workshop services across Germany. The aim of the move would be to get rid of loss-making business…

Langdale Moor Fire: North Yorkshire Moors Railway suspends steam operations

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August 26, 2025
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that they have replaced steam with diesel once again due to the Langdale Moor wildfire. The fire isn’t…