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Redditch MP Backs Midlands Rail Hub

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July 9, 2025
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Midlands Connect’s plans for the Midlands Rail Hub have been backed by Redditch MP Chris Bloore as it will see over 25 trains a day added to the line.

“West Midlands” carriage features as the Inspiration train arrives in Birmingham

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July 9, 2025
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A specialist West Midlands carriage features in the Inspiration exhibition train, as it opens its doors in Birmingham

China-Europe rail connection gets extended to Morocco

Marco Raimondi
July 9, 2025
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A freight train departed from the Chinese metropolis of Chengdu is on its way to the Moroccan port of Tangier, Africa’s largest port. This is…

Polish port of Police to get direct rail connection

Marco Raimondi
July 9, 2025
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Polish infrastructure manager PKP PLK awarded the contract for the construction of a direct railway connection to the port of Police. The initiative will especially…

The Rail Ombudsman launches new website to improve experience for all users

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July 9, 2025
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The Rail Ombudsman, part of The Ombuds Group has unveiled its newly redesigned website to better serve users. Created with development support from cloud-based software platform Tizo, the updated site offers a more accessible, intuitive, and informative experience for both consumers and industry stakeholders. Informed by user feedback including dedicated accessibility testing procured by the […]

Transpennine Route Upgrade Completes Series of Work

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July 9, 2025
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Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) engineers have completed a series of work across 5 weekends between Leeds and York.

Data of the week: Russian freight loading in freefall

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July 9, 2025
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The Russian economy is not doing all too well, and part of that is reflected in the monthly statistics published by national rail operator Russian…

Clun Castle to visit Newcastle for first time since 1967

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July 9, 2025
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In October, Castle Class No. 7029 Clun Castle will visit Newcastle-on-Tyne for the first time in 58 years.

Inland Rail shares update on Narrabri to North Star Phase 2

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July 9, 2025
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Utility investigations are being completed across private and public land, looking for Telstra and NextGen sites.

Ashcourt’s first train to Grimsby railhead

Simon Walton
July 9, 2025
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A fully loaded aggregate train has made the inaugural delivery to Ashcourt Group’s new rail terminal in Grimsby. It marks a significant milestone in the…