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‘Weights and Dimensions Directive endangers intermodal developments’

Marco Raimondi
October 30, 2025
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A group of sixteen European associations wrote a joint letter highlighting the persisting issues with the Weights and Dimensions Directive (WDD), part of the Greening…

East London train depot approval for Virgin Trains’ Cross-Channel service

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October 30, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road has said that Virgin can move ahead with its cross-channel train services and can plan to use Temple Mills…

Automotive logistics body highlights serious labour shortages, including rail

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October 30, 2025
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A recent survey by the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) found that 96% of members involved in moving vehicles by either road, rail and…

A challenge for Felixstowe’s supremacy?

Simon Walton
October 30, 2025
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Hutchison’s Felixstowe is one of the busiest ports in Europe – but not just for shipping. Felixstowe is Britain’s busiest rail freight terminal too. When…

CrossCountry to run full timetable as RMT strikes called off

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October 30, 2025
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CrossCountry says that they will run a normal timetable this Saturday, 1st November, following the suspension of planned RMT strike action. The train operator says…

East West Rail inspires next generation of engineers at live infrastructure site

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October 30, 2025
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East West Rail (EWR) is helping shape the future of ground engineering after offering Early Career Professionals (ECPs) a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a live infrastructure site. Seventeen ECPs recently joined the EWR Ground Investigation (GI) team at Chapel Hill in Cambridgeshire, part of some wider survey work, for a full day of immersive learning and practical engagement. Organised by EWR Investigation […]

Investigation Launched following a Child and Tram incident near Manchester

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October 30, 2025
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Investigation launched following an incident between a child and a tram

West Midlands Railway completes Tyseley depot redevelopment

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October 30, 2025
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West Midlands Railway (WMR) in the UK has announced the completion of a £70m ($93.1m) redevelopment of the Tyseley depot.The post West Midlands Railway completes Tyseley depot redevelopment appeared first on Railway Technology.

A political breakthrough opens up the Caucasus for more freight transit

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October 30, 2025
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The political reconciliation between Armenia and Azerbaijan is transforming the transport landscape in the mountainous Caucasus region. Whereas the two countries would not allow transit…

Metropolitan Line stations to host Centenary Events this Sunday

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October 30, 2025
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Watford and Croxley stations celebrate 100th anniversary this Sunday