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Railway photo competition winners – Week 11 2026

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March 18, 2026
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Here are the winners of the weekly photo competition

Spain considers a new rail terminal near Algeciras port

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March 18, 2026
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Spain is considering building a new rail terminal just outside its largest port in Algeciras to accommodate the current demand growth. Rail services at the…

Dapol has plans for N Gauge LMS suburban coaches

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March 18, 2026
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Dapol is seeking expressions of interest in N Gauge models of London Midland & Scottish Railway Period III 57ft non-lavatory suburban coaches.

Yorkshire railway to hold special Steam Gala this weekend

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March 17, 2026
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The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway are holding their special Steam Gala event this weekend, with an action-packed four days full of steam.

Rail freight takes a 60% modal share between Norway’s two biggest cities

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March 17, 2026
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Freight traffic between Oslo and Bergen, Norway’s two biggest cities, now takes place on rail 60% of the time. Rail demand on the route is…

South Tyneside Metro line set for major renewal work

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March 17, 2026
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A busy section of Metro line serving South Tyneside is to undergo a programme of investment in overhead line. A total of 3,200 metres of new overhead wire will be installed during the project. The project will take place during a five-day major line closure between Pelaw and South Shields, Monday 13 April to Friday […]

South Tyneside Metro line set for major renewal work

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March 17, 2026
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Ontario Northland acquires 207 km of railway lines from CN

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March 17, 2026
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The section represents more than 25% of the full Northlander passenger corridor.

Alstom wins 11-year Västtågen deal

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March 17, 2026
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Alstom will continue maintaining the Västtågen regional fleet in western Sweden under a new 11-year agreement linked to SJ’s renewed operating contract.

Brittany Ferries rail highway service back on track

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March 17, 2026
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Following a train derailment in January this year, Brittany Ferries’ rail highway service between the Normandy port of Cherbourg and Bayonne/Mouguerre, in the French Basque…