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SBB reaches record punctuality in passenger and improved in freight in 2025

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January 29, 2026
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The figure represents an increase of 0.9 percentage points compared with 2024, despite extensive infrastructure works and a high volume of special services.

WATCH: Full steam ahead for Thomas the Tank Engine as new look unveiled

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January 29, 2026
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Mattel has unveiled a new look for Thomas the Tank Engine as part of a relaunch this Autumn. Thomas debuted back in 1945 and has…

‘Chiltern Explorer’ trains enter service

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January 29, 2026
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Chiltern’s new MK5 ‘Chiltern Explorer’ trains enter public service.

Two South African steam locomotives arrive at Welsh railway

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January 29, 2026
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The Vale of Rheidol Railway has taken delivery of two locomotives that once worked at the Renishaw Sugar Mills in South Africa.

Location of maintenance depot for East West Rail confirmed

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January 29, 2026
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East West Rail has confirmed that its preferred location for a new Train Maintenance Depot (TMD) will be at Bletchley West.

Class 37 locomotives to haul charity railtour to Staffordshire

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January 29, 2026
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The BLS charity tour to Scotland will conclude with a trip to Uttoxeter

All aboard for a vintage express to a tramway museum

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January 29, 2026
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Transport Heritage NSW, in Sydney, New South Wales, is running The Vintage Tramway Festival Express on Sunday, 22nd February.

Nunthorpe Level Crossing set for renewal in February

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January 28, 2026
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Upgrades to the Nunthorpe Level Crossing are due to take place in the last week of February

Alstom honours colleagues with over 50 years’ service

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January 28, 2026
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Alstom has marked a rare milestone by honouring two colleagues who have each dedicated over 50 years to the rail industry. Alongside receiving a Long Service Award, Alex W Brown and Nigel Freeman were able to drive an Aventra passenger train along Alstom’s Test Track in Derby. Born in 1953 in Fontainebleau, France, Electrical Engineer […]

BWB Consulting appoints industry veteran Sajjad Akbar as rail director

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January 28, 2026
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BWB Consulting has announced the appointment of Sajjad (Sajj) Akbar as its new rail director. With over 33 years of experience in transportation infrastructure, Sajj joins BWB to lead the sector’s vision, strategy, and commercial performance during a pivotal era for UK rail. Sajj is a Chartered Engineer with over 15 years of specialist rail […]