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Belgium gets its first hybrid locomotive for freight

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May 9, 2025
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Rail operator HSL Belgium has acquired its first hybrid diesel-electric locomotive for freight transport. It is not only the first such locomotive for the company,…

Azerbaijan Railways buys 7 locomotives from Chinese CRRC

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May 9, 2025
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Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) is expanding its locomotive fleet. It will get seven new diesel mainline locomotives and spare parts from the Chinese rolling stock manufacturer…

Severn Valley Railway makes steady progress towards landslip repairs

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May 9, 2025
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Although a firm start date for repairs to the landslip at the Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) Mor Brook bridge remains unknown, huge progress has been made in recent weeks. The railway has also shared details of how the work will be undertaken. Last week (1 May), the SVR signed a contract with civil engineering contractor […]

Newquay Strategic Route Now Open

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May 9, 2025
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The Newquay Strategic Route is now open to the public.

South Wales railway line to close for two weeks

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May 9, 2025
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As part of the electrification of the line from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay, for two weeks starting on 10th May, there will be no trains on the line.

London Overground passengers advised to plan ahead as closures announced

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May 9, 2025
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Network Rail is warning passengers that there will be disruption on the London Overground Mildmay line, which runs between Stratford in the east and Richmond and Clapham Junction to the south west, over several weekends this summer.

Steam locomotive 73129 to visit The Greatest Gathering

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May 9, 2025
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Another steam locomotive is set to visit The Greatest Gathering in August. 73129 will be visiting thanks to the Midland Railway – Butterley for the…

Severn Valley Railway release landslip repair update – including design work and Ecology approvals

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May 9, 2025
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Following a serious landslip near Sterns on the Shropshire section of the Severn Valley railway in January, Severn Valley Railway have a new update.

Mainline return for steam locomotive 34010 Sidmouth?

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May 9, 2025
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Southern Locomotives Ltd has released news of their intent to overhaul No. 34010 ‘Sidmouth’ to mainline condition. The decision has been made so that Sidmouth…

Weather conditions stops railway’s Sentinel steam locomotive running day

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May 8, 2025
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The Middleton Railway in Leeds has cancelled the planned operation of Sentinel No. 68153.