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Tragic story of WW2 train driver revealed at Sussex station

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July 9, 2025
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Historians have uncovered the story of a devastating attack in Sussex which resulted in the first death of a train driver in WW2. A plaque was unveiled at Bishopstone station on Thursday, July 3 to commemorate Southern train driver Charles Henry Pattenden, who was killed on July 3, 1940 in his line of duty when […]

TRU electrification work hits another milestone

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July 9, 2025
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The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has reached another milestone as engineers complete five consecutive weekends of critical work between Leeds and York, that will support the electrification of the railway. Following overhead line equipment (OLE) mast installation earlier in the year, 7.5km of wiring has now been completed between Micklefield and Church Fenton, which will […]

Government greenlights £92 billion investment in UK transport upgrades

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July 9, 2025
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The Government has given the green light to more than 50 road and rail upgrades with millions of commuters and businesses set to benefit. Along with major road schemes including the M54 to M6 link road in Staffordshire, the M60/M62/M66 Simister Island in Greater Manchester, and the A46 Newark Bypass in Nottinghamshire, the government has […]

Coventry Very Light Rail trial run was succesful

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July 9, 2025
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Coventry City Council’s Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) is a new rail transport system created, which runs much cheaper than conventional light rail systems.

Thousands Choose Sustainable Travel to Attend Oasis Concert in Cardiff

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July 9, 2025
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Over 120,000 Oasis fans recently travelled by train to the gig in Cardiff.

Appeal after £10,000 is stolen from man at London railway station

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July 9, 2025
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British Transport Police have released images in connection with an incident and are looking for anyone who may recognise these women.

Great Western Railway’s History Celebrated Through Flashmob

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July 9, 2025
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In celebration of Railway 200, nearly 160 people took part in a flashmob at Guildhall Square in Portsmouth.

TransPennine Express invests over £530k in new Glasgow depot

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July 9, 2025
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TransPennine Express has officially unveiled its new Glasgow depot at Caledonian Chambers, following an investment of more than £530,000 ($721,627).The post TransPennine Express invests over £530k in new Glasgow depot appeared first on Railway Technolo…

Alstom wins $2.3bn contract from LIRR and Metro-North Railroad

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July 9, 2025
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Alstom has secured a contract valued at €2bn ($2.3bn) to supply 316 commuter rail cars to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad, divisions of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).The post Alstom wins $2.3bn contr…

Class 91 receives new National Railway Museum 50th Anniversary livery

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July 8, 2025
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A new livery is being added on one of London North Eastern Railway’s (LNER) InterCity 225 trains to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Railway Museum.