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HHLA reports robust H1 2025 performance

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August 14, 2025
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German logistics company HHLA has had a very successful first half of 2025. Revenue (884,5 million euros) and EBIT (79,4 million euros) are up substantially,…

Awdry Extravaganza becomes Talyllyn Railway’s biggest ever event

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August 14, 2025
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The Talyllyn Railway held its Awdry Extravaganza last month, and is now being officially marked as the railways biggest ever event. Between the 18th and…

Great Central Railway’s Annual Autumn Diesel Gala Returns this September

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August 14, 2025
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The Great Central Railway proudly announces the return of its much-anticipated annual Autumn Diesel Gala, running from 4th to 6th September. This action-packed event offers visitors the chance to experience an impressive range of diesel traction, featuring the home fleet alongside three spectacular visiting locomotives. A highlight of the heritage railway calendar, the gala kicks off with […]

A new era of accessibility comes to Abergavenny

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August 14, 2025
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Abergavenny station has taken a major step forward in accessibility and inclusivity with the opening of a brand-new footbridge; the first in the station’s history to provide step-free access between platforms. Installed by Network Rail in partnership with Centregreat, this state-of-the-art structure represents a significant investment in the Wales and Borders network, setting a new […]

Green Cargo operating result positive but propped up by subsidy and asset sale

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August 14, 2025
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Swedish rail freight operator Green Cargo has shown positive results in various areas in the second quarter of 2025. That includes an improvement in the…

DB Cargo UK begins ETCS fleet fitment

Simon Walton
August 14, 2025
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DB Cargo UK has begun fitting the European Train Control System (ETCS) to its workhorse Class 66 freight locomotives. The programme started this week at…

Chester now included in Avanti West Coast Superfare tickets

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August 14, 2025
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Avanti West Coast has extended the validity of its award-winning low-cost Superfare ticket to include the route between London Euston and Chester.

Rail freight in Hungary experiences ‘brutal decline’

Marco Raimondi
August 14, 2025
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The first quarter of 2025 was not a good time for the Hungarian rail freight sector. The domestic performance dropped by 24.8%, while the international…

Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers

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August 14, 2025
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Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]