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Govia Thameslink Railway to be nationalised from 31 May 2026

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October 1, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – the UK’s largest train operator – will be nationalised on Sunday 31 May 2026. Chiltern Railways’ and Great Western Railways’ services are expected to follow at a later date. Knowing that a date for nationalisation would be set at some point, GTR has already started planning for this transition, and […]

Fifth interport rail service for DP World

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October 1, 2025
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Port operator DP World is introducing a fifth weekly rail service between its two UK container terminals. From this Wednesday (1 October), trains will run…

Caledonian Sleeper is coming to Birmingham!

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October 1, 2025
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Caledonian Sleeper has announced that it is adding Birmingham International to its stopping locations from 2026. Passengers will be able to board and alight from…

NSW Liberal Party commits to new metro rail systems in Sydney

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October 1, 2025
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Coalition will build new metros if elected.

New Docklands Light Railway trains enter service

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October 1, 2025
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Transport for London has announced that the first of the new DLR trains is entering service this week, marking a major milestone in the rollout…

Knorr-Bremse to buy Duagon to boost railway electronic, software capabilities

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October 1, 2025
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Knorr-Bremse has agreed to acquire Switzerland-headquartered railway electronics provider Duagon Group for about €500m ($586m).The post Knorr-Bremse to buy Duagon to boost railway electronic, software capabilities appeared first on Railway Technology.

Four generations accumulate over 200 years of railway service

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October 1, 2025
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Four generations of a railway family have accumulated over 200 years of railway service between them.

Siemens Mobility begins work on train battery factory in Bavaria

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October 1, 2025
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Siemens Mobility has started construction of a new facility to manufacture battery systems for rail vehicles in Luhe-Wildenau, BavariaThe post Siemens Mobility begins work on train battery factory in Bavaria appeared first on Railway Technology.

Date set as Govia Thameslink Railway prepares for nationalisation

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October 1, 2025
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The nationalisation plan for 2026 has been confirmed, with Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway and Govia Thameslink Railway becoming government-operated. Greater Anglia and West Midlands…

3 MILLION train tickets made available for just £2

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September 30, 2025
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Northern is once again having its Flash Sale, with 3 million tickets available for just £2. Tickets are on sale now and will run until…