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V/Line to investigate derailed freight train in Geelong

Bardy Bigglesworth
July 12, 2025
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No injuries were reported.

Latest survey shows no change in satisfaction with rail travel assistance

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July 12, 2025
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The latest survey by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) reveals a continuing failure of passengers not receiving the help they had booked.

West Somerset Railway release update after track issues caused Flying Scotsman cancellation

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July 12, 2025
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The West Somerset Railway has released an update after they had to cancel Flying Scotsman services today, 11th July 2025. A trackwork incident was found…

Plaques unveiled at award ceremony for renovation of Ffestiniog Railway station

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July 12, 2025
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On 5th July, two plaques were unveiled to mark the completion of the renovation of the external side of Penrhyn’s station building.

Alstom’s SkyTrain Mark V vehicles commence operations in Vancouver

gobstopper
July 12, 2025
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Alstom, in partnership with Vancouver’s TransLink in Canada, has announced the commercial launch of the first new generation of SkyTrain vehicles, known as the Mark V.The post Alstom’s SkyTrain Mark V vehicles commence operations in Vancouver app…

Moment offers advanced infotainment for over 500 train sets in Europe

gobstopper
July 11, 2025
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Moment, an entertainment and onboard service solutions provider, has announced that it has equipped more than 500 train sets in Europe with onboard infotainment systems.The post Moment offers advanced infotainment for over 500 train sets in Europe appe…

APM Terminals and KCB Alliance launch copper export link from Georgia to Europe

Nikos Papatolios
July 11, 2025
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The first-ever shipment of Georgian-origin copper concentrate has departed from Poti Port, APM Terminals confirmed this month, with 6,500 tonnes of product bound for European…

Asia–Europe container freight rates easing, more volatility expected in H2 2025

Nikos Papatolios
July 11, 2025
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Asia–Europe container freight rates are easing, with prices for 40-foot containers on both the Shanghai–Genoa and Shanghai–Rotterdam routes recording declines. According to Drewry’s latest World…

Class 99 locomotives will haul Britannic Explorer services from 2027

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July 11, 2025
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A new Belmond train, the Britannic Explorer, will be hauled by GB Railfreight, the leading UK transporter of goods.

Railway Industry Association celebrates 150 years

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July 11, 2025
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The Railway Industry Association (RIA) marked its 150th anniversary last night with a special celebration in London, bringing together its members and the wider railway industry, policy makers and influencers, key stakeholders, and communications and media professionals. Some 600 people attended the ‘RIA 150 Celebration’, hosted in partnership with Railway 200, to honour both the […]