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From 2030 to 2036: Germany extends general rail overhaul deadlines

Marco Raimondi
July 10, 2025
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Germany is currently undergoing a massive modernisation of its rail infrastructure, a long-overdue initiative which will see over 4,000 kilometres of lines being renovated along…

Touring theatre show to take audiences on journey through 200 years of railway

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July 10, 2025
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A unique show written and produced by an Avanti West Coast employee is touring the UK as part of nationwide celebrations to mark 200 years of the modern railway. Railway 200: A new theatre show tells the story of the nation’s railway – from its beginning in 1825 to the present day. Geoff Baker, customer […]

Top award for the Severn Valley Railway

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July 10, 2025
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In the 2025 SME UK Enterprise Awards, the Severn Valley Railway has been named the Leading Railway Enthusiast Site.

China Railways to increase service frequency along BTK line

Marco Raimondi
July 10, 2025
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The railway connecting Baku (Azerbaijan), Tbilisi (Georgia) and Kars (Türkiye) will see a higher number of freight trains coming from China. The railway companies of…

ScotRail Adds Extra Seats Ahead of Tall Ships Races

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July 10, 2025
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The Tall Ships Races are returning to Aberdeen on the 19th -22nd July and are expected to attract 400,000 visits to the harbour.

Police warn of disruption as vehicle crashes onto tracks at North Yorkshire railway station

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July 10, 2025
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North Yorkshire Police say that they are dealing with an incident at Knaresborough station. A vehicle has ended up on the tracks at the station,…

France-Italy rail freight traffic still well-below ‘pre-landslide’ levels

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July 10, 2025
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Rail freight between France and Italy via the Fréjus Tunnel remains well-below the levels recorded before a major landslide struck in August 2023, leading to…

UK’s iconic High Speed Train lives on for freight and infrastructure operations

Simon Walton
July 10, 2025
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It is a landmark year for Britain’s railway heritage. Now, 200 years after passenger services started, work is underway to future-proof one of the country’s…

Major train delays as fire breaks out near rail bridge in Melbourne’s CBD

Bardy Bigglesworth
July 10, 2025
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Trains were stopped in both directions, affecting six lines.

Rail Industry to Benefit from £92.8 Billion Investment

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July 10, 2025
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The government has given the green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades, which are set to benefit millions.