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UK DfT allocates £5m funding for 26 rail projects

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September 4, 2025
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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a funding package of £5m ($6.7m) to support 26 “innovative” projects designedThe post UK DfT allocates £5m funding for 26 rail projects appeared first on Railway Technology.

UK DfT allocates £5m funding for 26 rail projects

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September 4, 2025
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Cornish railway station upgrades authorised

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September 4, 2025
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Newquay station in Cornwall had its significant upgrades authorised by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Update on restoration of T9 Class steam locomotive No. 120

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September 3, 2025
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The Swanage Railway Trust, 563 Locomotive Group, has issued an update on progress with plans to restore LSWR T9 Class 4-4-0 No. 120.

Combined Transport association presents policy requests to improve military mobility

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September 3, 2025
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The Combined Transport (CT) association UIRR has outlined policy proposals to boost the sector’s capacity for military transports. Boosting the EU capacity for military mobility,…

Strike action to bring tube services to a stand still

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September 3, 2025
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Ahead of planned strike action by RMT union members, Transport for London (TfL) is encouraging customers to check before they travel.

Arriva Group appoints new CEO

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September 3, 2025
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Arriva Group has today announced the appointment of Gianfranco Sgro as its new chief executive officer (CEO) with effect 1 October 2025. Gianfranco joins Arriva after almost 11-years at Kuehne+Nagel, the global logistics company, where he is currently executive vice president for Contract Logistics. He is also a member of the Management Board. Prior to […]

Long Standing Alstom Employee Celebrated Upon Retirement

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September 3, 2025
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Ken Davis, a movements manager for Alstom, is being celebrated as he retired following 50 years of service.

Long Standing Alstom Employee Celebrated Upon Retirement

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September 3, 2025
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Ken Davis, a movements manager for Alstom, is being celebrated as he retired following 50 years of service.

Data of the week: How much is DAC really going to cost?

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September 3, 2025
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The Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) is probably the most controversial new technology in European rail freight. It is hailed by some as the saviour of…