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A railway in Sweden might reopen after 25 years for defence purposes

Marco Raimondi
August 20, 2025
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Sweden might reopen a railway line closed since 1990 as part of its plan to improve its defence capabilities. The 75-kilometre section would (re)connect Arvidsjaur…

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Track upgrades and CrossCountry strikes this August bank holiday

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August 20, 2025
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Journeys through Birmingham will be severely impacted this Bank Holiday due to essential track work and industrial action by CrossCountry. Network Rail’s long-planned work to invest £600,000 upgrading 450 metres of tightly curved track which connects the Camp Hill line with the main line between Birmingham and Coventry will take place on Sunday 24 and […]

New deal sees Thumper remain at Kent heritage railway

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August 20, 2025
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Following its appearance at the Kent and East Sussex Railway’s July Diesel Gala, Class 205 Unit No 1118 will be remaining at the railway for the foreseeable future.

TfL reminds parents and guardians to apply now for Zip Oyster cards ahead of new school year

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August 20, 2025
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As London prepares for the start of the new school year, TfL is reminding parents and guardians to apply for their child’s Zip Oyster photocard, or check if their existing one is still valid, to ensure they can continue to travel for free at a reduced rate across the capital. The Zip Oyster photocards, available […]

Data of the week: How German renewables squeeze the Dutch rail freight industry

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August 20, 2025
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In 2024, Dutch rail transported 37,8 million tonnes of freight. That is 3.9% less than 2023, and the second consecutive year of decline. The lion’s…

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Final chance to peek behind the doors at Ashford Train Maintenance Centre

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August 20, 2025
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With just days to go, Southeastern is inviting families, rail fans and residents to step inside Ashford’s Train Maintenance Centre for a rare behind-the-scenes celebration of 200 years of railway history. For one day only, attendees will have the chance to take part in fun, family-friendly activities and rub shoulders with the drivers, engineers, and […]

Historic Peak District bridges make over

Simon Walton
August 20, 2025
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The tangle of lines that serve the family of quarries in England’s Peak District must traverse a pair of viaducts on the edge of Chapel-en-le-Frith.…

Greater Anglia introduces streamlined Passenger Assist booking

gobstopper
August 20, 2025
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Greater Anglia, the East of England train operator, has launched a streamlined Passenger Assist booking process to enhance the travel experience for disabled and older passengers who require assistance.The post Greater Anglia introduces streamlined Pas…

Canadian government authorities approve single-source TTC subway contract with Alstom

gobstopper
August 20, 2025
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The Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the City of Toronto have authorised the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) move to seek a single-source contract with Alstom Transport Canada for new Line 2 subway trains.The post Canadian governme…

Improvements on the Isle of Wight necessitate Island Line closures in October and November

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August 20, 2025
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From Saturday 18 October until Monday 17 November, vital improvements work will fully then partially close the Island Line on the Isle of Wight. The whole Island Line will be closed from Saturday 18 October to Monday 3 November. From Monday 3 to Monday 17 November, trains will only run between Ryde St Johns Road […]