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Arriva signs €300m contract with Škoda for electric trains in Czechia

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July 17, 2025
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Arriva Group has awarded a €300m ($349.3m) contract to Škoda to deliver a fleet of next-generation electric trains for Czechia, bolstering its commitment to sustainable and efficient passenger transport in Europe.The post Arriva signs €300m contract wi…

Addons released for preserved GWR 2-8-0 tank engines

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July 17, 2025
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Steam Sounds Supreme have released Addons for Great Western Railway (GWR) 2-8-0 tank engines Nos. 4277 Hercules and 5239 Goliath.

Digital Siganlling Equipment on Freight Locomotives Progresses

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July 16, 2025
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Further work to fit the European Train Control System (ETCS) digital in-cab signalling equipment has begun for freight locomotives.

DP World and Nevomo to launch pilot project in Indian port of Kandla

Marco Raimondi
July 16, 2025
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Logistics giant DP World is cooperating with Nevomo to deploy the MagRail technology, which allows for self-propelled freight movement, in the Deendayal Port in Kandla,…

Update on new build 47XX No.4709

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July 16, 2025
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Pony truck assembly on 4709 begins

Update on new build 47XX No.4709

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July 16, 2025
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Pony truck assembly on 4709 begins

Port of Antwerp throughput down 4.3% as exporters maintain ‘wait-and-see’ approach

Marco Raimondi
July 16, 2025
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The Belgian port of Antwerp is one of Europe’s most connected to the United States, which recently announced a 30% tariff on products coming from…

Data of the week: French rail freight showed slight signs of improvement in 2024

Marco Raimondi
July 16, 2025
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Rail freight in France performed better in 2024 than it did in 2023, but the sector is far from flourishing, as volumes are still below…

Striking portrait of Network Rail ‘hidden hero’ unveiled on special exhibition train

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July 16, 2025
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A striking portrait of a Network Rail employee was unveiled at London Euston station on Tuesday 15 July. Manny Kang was captured on canvas for the exceptional care and commitment he brings to his role as a community safety manager on the Central route, connecting the West Midlands and London. The special portrait, on display […]