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New Northern Conductor Takes First Trip with Her Dad Driving

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June 26, 2025
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Newly qualified conductor, Ella Phillips, recently took her first trip since becoming qualified with driver, Daniel Phillips, her father.

HDR to deliver engineering and design services for California high-speed rail

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June 26, 2025
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HDR has been chosen by the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency to deliver engineering and design services for a 54-mile (86.9km) rail segment of California’s high-speed rail project between Palmdale and Victorville.The post HDR to deliver engineer…

GB Railfreight stsrts operating trains to North Yorkshire quarry

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June 26, 2025
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Since 1965, there has been no rail movement in and out of Horton Quarry in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, until now.

Europorte opens German subsidiary

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June 25, 2025
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French operator Europorte, part of the Getlink group, is opening a subsidiary in Germany: Europorte Deutschland. The group already operates services to Dillingen, Leuna, Ludwigshafen,…

Data of the week: Spanish Q1 reports confirm Medway’s dynamic expansion

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June 25, 2025
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Rail freight in Spain posted positive figures in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the last quarter of 2024. However, when compared year-on-year with…

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New solar facility will provide green power for the Tube

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June 25, 2025
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Transport for London (TfL) has appointed EDF Renewables UK, through its subsidiary Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited, to generate and deliver green electricity via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) over 15 years. The contract will see a new solar facility built in Longfield, Essex, and renewable energy generated for the Tube. The facility will also […]

£9 Million Investment on Southeastern Stations

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June 25, 2025
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Southeastern’s passengers can now enjoy cleaner and more comfortable stations, thanks to the operator’s £9.2 million station improvement programme.

Four Avanti West Coast Employees Take on Three Peaks Challenge

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June 25, 2025
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To raise money for the charity Railway Children, Avanti West Coast employees are undertaking the National Three Peaks Challenge.

New Gender Neutral Uniforms For Lumo Staff

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June 25, 2025
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Train operator Lumo has redesigned its staff uniform, looking at environmental impact and made it gender neutral.

Lumo launches new gender-neutral uniforms with a focus on sustainability

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June 25, 2025
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Open-access train operator Lumo has launched new gender-neutral uniforms which have been created with a conscious effort to minimise environmental impact. The uniforms are being rolled out across Lumo’s Newcastle-based team who welcome passengers on daily services between Edinburgh and London, marking a key step in the company’s commitment to both inclusivity and sustainability. The […]