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Disruption for some South Wales services in mid-July

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June 26, 2025
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Train services will be disrupted on two routes in South Wales in mid-July to allow Network Rail to carry out essential engineering works.

World Bank funds Iraqi Development Road with close to a billion dollars

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June 26, 2025
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A large section of the Iraqi Development Road, a rail project that looks to connect Iraq’s southern coast to its northern neighbour Türkiye, will get…

Major Disruption for London Euston trains due to derailment at Milton Keynes

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June 26, 2025
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Passengers are being warned this afternoon due to major disruption after a train derailed at Milton Keynes Central. Trains may be cancelled or revised for…

Transport for London Signs New Solar Energy Contract

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June 26, 2025
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To increase its green electricity, Transport for London has appointed EDF Renewables UK through its solar energy farm for a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement.

Knorr-Bremse to showcase Sand Flow Detection solution at RSN 2025

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June 26, 2025
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Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) will be showcasing its latest Sand Flow Detection technology at the Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) 2025 event on 3 July at the Derby Arena. Knorr-Bremse’s Sand Flow Detection sensors are already extensively used across Europe, with over 5,500 units integrated into sander systems supplied by Knorr-Bremse for over 10 years. The […]

Avanti West Coast Launches Feel Good Futures

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June 26, 2025
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A new school trip programme, which aims to educate young people about the railway, has been started by Avanti West Coast.

Modalis to operate future intermodal terminal at port of Dunkirk

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June 26, 2025
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The port of Dunkirk has selected Modalis to operate the combined transport terminal currently under construction at the French Channel port. It is scheduled to…

Octavius awarded contract for accessibility improvements at second Southend station

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June 26, 2025
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Network Rail has awarded a second contract to Octavius within a month, this time to improve accessibility at Southend East station for c2c passengers. Plans for Southend East will include two new lifts and a new accessible footbridge, making it easier and safer for all passengers with reduced mobility, pushchairs or heavy luggage to move […]

German industry welcomes 2025 draft budget but urges more predictability

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June 26, 2025
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Eight German rail associations have responded positively to Germany’s 2025 draft budget. They call the budget, together with the country’s special infrastructure fund, “a good…

Porterbrook appoints Max Ordish as head of freight and commercial projects

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June 26, 2025
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Rolling stock financier and asset management company Porterbrook has today announced the appointment of Max Ordish as head of freight and commercial projects. Max, previously senior commercial delivery manager at Porterbrook, has considerable freight experience and has been pivotal in supporting the company’s propositions in the sector since re-entering the market. Stefan Rose, chief investment officer, […]