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Manchester Mayor questions Warrington Interchange

Simon Walton
January 13, 2026
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Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has publicly raised serious concerns over plans for a major new Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) near Warrington. The new facility,…

Manchester Mayor questions Warrington Interchange

Simon Walton
January 13, 2026
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Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has publicly raised serious concerns over plans for a major new Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) near Warrington. The new facility,…

ScotRail records busiest December since return to public ownership

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January 13, 2026
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ScotRail has revealed that its passengers made 7,866,187 journeys during December 2025, making it the busiest December since Scotland’s Railway returned to public ownership.

ScotRail records busiest December since return to public ownership

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January 13, 2026
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ScotRail has revealed that its passengers made 7,866,187 journeys during December 2025, making it the busiest December since Scotland’s Railway returned to public ownership.

Heritage railway proposes to become charitable organisation

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January 13, 2026
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Members of the Bluebell Railway discussing proposals to restructure the corporate structure of the railway.

New chairs of Network Rail and DFTO named

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January 13, 2026
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Two key rail leaders have been appointed to oversee the railways at a monumental time for the industry today, Monday 12 January. Richard George has been appointed Chair of Network Rail, the public body that owns, operates, maintains, and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure. Sir Andrew Haines will become Chair of Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO), the government body bringing all currently […]

Rare visitor announced for East Somerset Railway gala

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January 13, 2026
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The East Somerset Railway has announced that they will be welcome GWR Railcard No. W22 for their gala. The gala takes place on the 14th…

‘Helrom finds an investor and secures its future’

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January 13, 2026
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Helrom, a German intermodal operator which applied for insolvency in July 2025, has found a new investor. A purchase agreement has reportedly been signed. The…

Llangollen Railway to launch sustainable shuttle to Horseshoe Falls

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January 13, 2026
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A new project will see a sustainable shuttle launched between Llangollen and Berwyn on the Llangollen Railway. Railbus No. 79962 has arrived on loan from…

ÖBB RCG expands: “Particularly beneficial for chemical, steel, and paper industries”

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January 12, 2026
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The Austrian national rail freight operator ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has launched new routes. The company strengthens its service offering between Austria, Germany and…