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Network Rail to Install 16 Sets of Signals on North Downs Line

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June 22, 2025
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From the 14th September to the 27th September, Network Rail will be installing 16 sets of signals between Shalford and Gomshall.

Welsh Station Will be Temporarily Closed to Allow for New Trains

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June 21, 2025
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Ty Glas Station and its level crossing on the Coryton line will be receiving major upgrades from Transport for Wales.

Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station Gets New Artwork

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June 21, 2025
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Local students and a local artist have given Ashton-under-Lyne a vibrant transformation.

Transpennine Upgrade Will See West Yorkshire Rail Station Close Until 2027

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June 21, 2025
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As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), Deighton Station will close temporarily from the 30th August until 2027.

Lowestoft Railway Station to Host Arts and Crafts Weekend

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June 21, 2025
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Arts and Crafts weekend, hosted by the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership and Lowestoft Central Project, will be returning to Lowestoft station.

Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK initiate new rail freight service

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June 21, 2025
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Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK have commenced a new rail freight service that connects DP World Southampton with the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park in Northampton.The post Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK initiate new …

First trainset for Grand Paris Express Line 18 delivered

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June 21, 2025
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Société des grands projets, Île-de-France Mobilités and Alstom revealed the first trainset for the Grand Paris Express Line 18 delivered at the Palaiseau operating centre.The post First trainset for Grand Paris Express Line 18 delivered appeared first …

ROSCOs funding research to enhance rail safety and performance

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June 20, 2025
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Four of Britain’s rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) are supporting cross-industry research projects led by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB). These initiatives aim to enhance both the operational efficiency and safety performance for the entire rail industry.Working together, Angel Trains, Beacon Rail, Eversholt Rail, and Rock Rail have signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]

State-of-the-art Piccadilly line trains to begin operating in 2026

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June 20, 2025
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The new Piccadilly line trains, which will transform journeys for millions of customers on one of the Underground’s busiest lines, will begin operating in the second half of 2026. These new trains offer 10% more capacity, walk-through air-conditioned carriages, wider double doorways for easier boarding, real-time digital displays and on-board CCTV for added security. The […]

Patrolling Hawks Keep Scarborough Rail Station Upgrade on Track

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June 20, 2025
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Network Rail began work on a £14 million upgrade to Scarborough station in April.