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Eurostar’s London train depot could accomodate more trains – Virgin says announcement coming soon

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March 31, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road says that Eurostar’s depot in London would be able to accommodate additional trains if required.

Medway continues its ascent in the Spanish rail freight market

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March 31, 2025
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Rail freight in Spain is still not in the position it would like to be, but there are some companies on the rise. This is…

Network Rail boss Sir Andrew Haines announces retirement

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March 31, 2025
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Sir Andrew Haines, chief executive of Network Rail, has advised the board that he has decided to retire from the company in October 2025. Sir Andrew Haines joined Network Rail in August 2018. During his seven years as chief executive, Andrew has maintained a relentless focus on putting passengers first to make Network Rail a […]

Book Review: Railways Around Bedfordshire by John Jackson

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March 31, 2025
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This book gives an insight into the trains to be seen in Bedfordshire and the variety of infrastructure at the county’s remaining railway stations.

London trains disrupted due to signalling fault

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March 31, 2025
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Southern is advising passengers of delays and disruptions this morning for people travelling into London

London trains disrupted due to signalling fault

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March 31, 2025
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Southern is advising passengers of delays and disruptions this morning for people travelling into London

Italy-France main rail axis reopens after 19 months

Marco Raimondi
March 31, 2025
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A terrifying landslide on Sunday 27 August 2023 near the French border with Italy meant no trains running along the Frejus Railway, the main axis…

Lumo helps raise £10,000 for Tyneside kids’ play space

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March 31, 2025
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With the help of train operator Lumo, the Discovery Museum in Newcastle-upon-Tyne has raised the money it needs to complete a new play space for children aged under 5.

Alstom celebrates delivery of 500th electric locomotive to Indian Railways

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March 30, 2025
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A milestone was reached on Tuesday, 25th March when Alstom delivered its 500th electric locomotive to Indian Railways.

Railway station celebrates its 185th Birthday

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March 30, 2025
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This week saw the 185th Birthday of Reading railway station, with celebrations on Friday, 28th March.