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UK refinery closure scuppers tanker trains

Simon Walton
July 11, 2025
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The future of oil-by-rail freight in Britain is in question. A large volume of traffic is in jeopardy. This follows the insolvency of the Prax…

Steam trains return to Brisbane for the first time in six years

Bardy Bigglesworth
July 11, 2025
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Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton said the rail operator is proud to connect communities for 160 years.

Network Rail Issues Warm Weater Advice for Oasis Fans

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July 11, 2025
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Network Rail has provided advice for those travelling to Oasis on the 11th, 12th, 16th, and 19th July.

Get a Glimpse Inside Southeastern’s Depot this August

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July 11, 2025
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On the 24th August, Southeastern is opening the doors to its Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in celebration of Railway 200.

ScotRail expands partnership with OptimiseAI to deploy digital twin technology

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July 11, 2025
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ScotRail has expanded the use of digital twin technology across its operations in partnership with energy intelligence firm OptimiseAI.The post ScotRail expands partnership with OptimiseAI to deploy digital twin technology appeared first on Railway Tec…

Keolis to secure full ownership of joint venture in Australia

gobstopper
July 11, 2025
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Keolis has signed an agreement to acquire Downer’s complete stake in the Keolis Downer joint venture in Australia.The post Keolis to secure full ownership of joint venture in Australia appeared first on Railway Technology.

High-speed mobile coverage on Tube improved as roll-out across network continues

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July 10, 2025
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Customers can now stay connected via high-speed 4G and 5G on new sections of the Tube network as Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) complete further installation works to expand mobile coverage on the network. Mobile coverage has been expanded along the Northern line with the tunnelled section between Balham and South Wimbledon […]

Hitachi Rail and partners launch Europe’s first automated freight locomotive

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July 10, 2025
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Together with DB Cargo and other partners, Hitachi Rail is setting a new benchmark for the future of European rail freight: for the first time, a DB Cargo locomotive has been equipped with state-of-the-art Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Remote Train Operation (RTO) technology — a milestone on the path toward an automated, connected, and […]

Eurostar to boost London-Amsterdam Route with fifth daily train

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July 10, 2025
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Eurostar has announced that from 15th December 2025, Eurostar will operate five direct trains per day in each direction, offering passengers even greater flexibility and convenience when travelling between the UK and the Netherlands. This significant milestone was made possible thanks to the opening of the brand-new cross-channel terminal in Amsterdam in February 2025, allowing […]

South Yorkshire’s Mayor responds to pause in Midland Main Line electrification

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July 10, 2025
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South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has raised his concerns after the government announced it is pausing the electrification of the Midland Main Line – delaying faster, greener rail services between Sheffield, London, and the wider North. It is one of four major rail projects on hold, announced in the Government’s latest Plan for Change release […]