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HS2 lifts third giant tunnelling machine in London after 3.4-mile underground journey

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July 29, 2025
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On Saturday 26th July, the team working on the HS2 project lifted the TBM’s 9.11metre diameter cutterhead, front and middle shield, weighing 880 tonnes, using a large gantry crane. The tunnelling machine concluded its 3.4-mile journey from Victoria Road in Ealing in June, arriving in an underground reception chamber. TBM Emily excavated 775,000 tonnes of London Clay and installed […]

Mainline and Greatest Gathering update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado

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July 29, 2025
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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has released news surrounding the mainline operation of 60163 Tornado. Tornado has been operating on the mainline since the spring,…

Indian Railways tests nation’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive

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July 29, 2025
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Indian Railways has successfully tested a hydrogen-powered locomotive, claimed to be the nation’s “first” such initiative, at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in ChennaiThe post Indian Railways tests nation’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive app…

COMSA to construct new railway maintenance workshop for Renfe

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July 29, 2025
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COMSA Corporación has been selected to build a new railway maintenance workshop for Spain’s national railway operator Renfe in Fuencarral, Spain.The post COMSA to construct new railway maintenance workshop for Renfe appeared first on Railway Technology.

New-build diesel-electric LMS 10000 exhibits at the Greatest Gathering

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July 29, 2025
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The Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society (IDRS) has released details of the LMS 10000’s appearance at the ‘Greatest Gathering’.

Are China’s high-speed railways hurting freight?

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July 28, 2025
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In the past 15 years, China’s high-speed railway (HSR) network has grown explosively. Its length has reached 45,000 kilometres, up from 6,000 kilometres in 2010.…

South London Line Reopens After Tunnel Work

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July 28, 2025
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Network Rail, over the past 10 weeks, has been making repairs to the Blackheath tunnel.

TfW rail tickets unlock big discounts at major attractions

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July 28, 2025
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Rail passengers can use their Transport for Wales tickets to unlock big discounts at some of Wales and the borders best attractions this summer. Top destinations including the Welsh Mining Experience, Chester Zoo, the Vale of Rheidol Railway and the National Football Museum offer reduced entry for visitors travelling by train. There’s also a chance […]

Electrification of Greater Manchester railway line officially complete

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July 28, 2025
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This weekend saw the completion of the £100m electrification of the railway line between Wigan and Bolton.

Electrification of Greater Manchester railway line officially complete

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July 28, 2025
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This weekend saw the completion of the £100m electrification of the railway line between Wigan and Bolton.