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Investment in new rail to boost track reliability in East Midlands

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September 3, 2025
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A project to install 565 metres of new rail will affect Midland Main Line journeys on Saturday 20 September. Services between Nottingham and Leicester will be affected, along with some Midland Main Line journeys to/from London St Pancras. Network Rail teams will be putting down 109 pre-curved rails at Syston North Curve, along with 3,500 […]

Steam locomotive No. 80097 returns to service

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September 3, 2025
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BR Standard 4MT No. 80097 was taken out of service in 2022 following major boiler issues.

Heritage and Modern Traction Weekend to take place at Severn Valley Railway

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September 3, 2025
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Seven Valley to host heritage and modern traction weekend this week in partnership with GBRF

Amtrak introduces NextGen Acela trains

gobstopper
September 3, 2025
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Amtrak has launched its NextGen Acela service, marking a major update to the Acela service since its initial rollout in December 2000.The post Amtrak introduces NextGen Acela trains appeared first on Railway Technology.

Acciona-led consortium lands light rail expansion contract in Canada

gobstopper
September 3, 2025
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A consortium led by Acciona has secured a contract from Metrolinx for the construction of the westward extension of Line 5 Eglinton in OntarioThe post Acciona-led consortium lands light rail expansion contract in Canada appeared first on Railway Techno…

Daisy to visit Ruislip as part of Open Day

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September 3, 2025
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The Ruislip Lido Railway is having an open day, allowing the public to see behind the scenes.

Steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester heads to the paint shop

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September 3, 2025
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During August, 71000 Duke of Gloucester completed its light engine test runs successfully.

Beer and spirits to flow again at this month’s Great Central Railway festival

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September 2, 2025
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Once again this autumn, the Great Central Railway (GCR) is holding its Beer, Cider, & Gin Festival.

Beer and spirits to flow again at this month’s Great Central Railway festival

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September 2, 2025
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Once again this autumn, the Great Central Railway (GCR) is holding its Beer, Cider, & Gin Festival.

Lineas and FS Logistix launch joint venture to manage Antwerp Main Hub

Marco Raimondi
September 2, 2025
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Belgian private operator Lineas joined forces with the Italian state-owned rail freight branch FS Logistix to create Modalink. The new entity will manage the Antwerp…