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Watch: Hitachi Rail reaches Milestone in London Underground signalling upgrade

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July 3, 2025
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Hitachi Rail uses CBTC to bring together two different control systems on the London Underground network

West Yorkshire railway station set for major 30-day closure

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July 3, 2025
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Network Rail has confirmed that Huddersfield station in West Yorkshire is to close from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 28 September 2025.

RailAdventure and Locomotive Services Ltd High Speed Trains to receive digital signalling

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July 3, 2025
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16 Class 43 power cars are being fitted with ETCS digital signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. Replacing lineside signals with in-cab…

National Railway Museum to Feature New Exhibition

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July 3, 2025
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A growing collection has been built at the National Railway Museum for its new exhibition ‘Railway Futures: The Porterbrook Gallery’.

South Wales rail excellence centre plans to deliver innovation projects

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July 2, 2025
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The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in South Wales has revealed that groups involved in a rail innovation competition are developing projects that the Centre could deliver.

RSSB launches new free E-learning course on Taking Safe Decisions

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July 2, 2025
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The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has launched a new free e-learning course, Taking Safe Decisions. The course, developed with the support of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), offers practical guidance on topics including: The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) recently identified inconsistencies within the rail industry in how decisions regarding […]

Hard-hitting safety films released to help reduce railway fatalities

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July 2, 2025
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Two hard-hitting safety films have been released where first responders share the devastating physical and emotional impact of railway accidents.

West Midlands Railway names train ‘Jess Carter’ ahead of Euro 2025

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July 2, 2025
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West Midlands Railway (WMR) has named one of its newest trains in honour of England footballer Jess Carter as the Lionesses prepare to defend their Euros title. Experienced defender Jess, age 27, grew up in Warwickshire and pupils from her former secondary school were among the guests at a special ceremony in her honour at […]

Port congestion mostly on land, Rotterdam sees possible relief in rail

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July 2, 2025
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Ports in the northwest of Europe are dealing with heavy congestion. Shipping giants Maersk and CMA CGM even cancelled port calls in Rotterdam due to…

No rail freight traffic along Italy-France main axis at least until next week

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July 2, 2025
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Rail traffic between Italy and France, is once again disrupted twill be so at least until next week due to a mudslide near Modane, along…