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LTG Cargo Ukraine switches from freight forwarding to rolling stock leasing

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August 22, 2025
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The Ukrainian subsidiary of LTG Cargo, Lithuania’s national rail freight operator, is changing its business model. From September onwards, the company will focus on providing…

Opportunity for real rail reform, says KAP leader

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August 22, 2025
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Robbie Katter says the overhaul of the Queensland Rail board should see some positive action.

Tickets Still Available for Ashford Maintenance Depot Open Day

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August 22, 2025
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On the 24th August, Southeastern is inviting families and rail fans to get a glimpse behind Ashford’s Train Maintenance Depot as part of their Railway 200 celebrations.

RCG and Papierholz Austria: a long-standing partnership

Marco Raimondi
August 22, 2025
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For over two decades, Papierholz Austria has maintained a solid partnership with  Rail Cargo Group (RCG). The wood purchasing company sources more than 6.5 million cubic metres…

Has HS2 delivered for rail freight?

Simon Walton
August 22, 2025
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It promised 15,000 freight train movements in the construction phase. It was going to free up the network for more services – including freight. It…

Amtrak announces rail yard upgrades on Northeast Corridor

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August 22, 2025
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Amtrak has initiated upgrades to three rail yards along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) aimed at enhancing service reliabilityThe post Amtrak announces rail yard upgrades on Northeast Corridor appeared first on Railway Technology.

Webuild consortium secures €1.6bn contract for Santomarco Tunnel in Italy

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August 22, 2025
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Webuild Group has secured a €1.6bn ($1.86bn) contract for the high-speed Salerno-Reggio Calabria railway line in Italy.The post Webuild consortium secures €1.6bn contract for Santomarco Tunnel in Italy appeared first on Railway Technology.

Cheap air fares still harming environmental efforts: Greenpeace

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August 21, 2025
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Greenpeace said unfair tax policies artificially lower air fares, compared to the rail ticket prices for the same journeys.The post Cheap air fares still harming environmental efforts: Greenpeace appeared first on Railway Technology.

Transpennine electrification leaves freight disconnected

Simon Walton
August 21, 2025
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The latest stage of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is complete, with electric trains now running between Church Fenton and York on the East Coast…

Network Rail and the Met Office join forces to improve performance for passengers

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August 21, 2025
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Met Office and Network Rail have signed a deal to help drive forward research into weather and how it affects the railway. The Memorandum of Understanding will cut the time needed to commission research from months to days, speeding up the vital work Network Rail and the Met Office do to keep passengers moving through […]