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10x Heavy Hybrid Shunting Locomotives (90t) – 303 kN – Zero Lead Time

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May 22, 2026
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Strategic opportunity: 10 heavy hybrid shunting locomotives (Commissioned 2020/2021) are now available for private acquisition due to fleet reorganization. Skip the 24-month OEM waiting list. These units offer a turnkey solution for immediate decarboni…

Crewe Heritage Centre reveals half-term plans

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May 22, 2026
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Crewe Heritage Centre has released its programme of activities for next week’s half-term school break.

Piccadilly line partial closures planned

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May 22, 2026
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Transport for London (TfL) has announced partial closures of the Piccadilly line to allow preparation work for the line’s new fleet of trains.

Piccadilly line partial closures planned

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May 22, 2026
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Transport for London (TfL) has announced partial closures of the Piccadilly line to allow preparation work for the line’s new fleet of trains.

Tornado set to conquer the Settle & Carlisle line in September

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May 22, 2026
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A1 Class Pacific no. 60163 Tornado is set to storm the Northern Fells in September for a journey along the iconic Settle & Carlisle line.

First vehicle transits through the Semmering Base Tunnel

Marco Raimondi
May 21, 2026
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Despite being three years away from final completion, the Semmering Base Tunnel in Austria saw the first vehicle crossing through. This key project along the…

Lumo’s London to Stirling service launches with photos from Press Train

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May 21, 2026
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Lumo’s brand new service between Stirling and London Euston is launching in just a matter of days, and the operator has invited RailAdvent for a trip onboard the 222/6.

Travel disruption for Download festival-goers

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May 21, 2026
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Train services on the Midland Main Line to London St Pancras International on Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th June, will be severely disrupted due to engineering work.

William Herrmann takes over as Interim President of Amtrak as CEO Roger Harris leaves the company in July

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May 21, 2026
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Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia said William Herrmann will take over as Interim President while the board conducts a search for a permanent chief executive.

William Herrmann takes over as Interim President of Amtrak as CEO Roger Harris leaves the company in July

gobstopper
May 21, 2026
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Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia said William Herrmann will take over as Interim President while the board conducts a search for a permanent chief executive.