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UIRR puts policy vision on the table for Combined Transport

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January 20, 2025
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The new year is off to a blasting start, at least if you’re wondering about what rail freight parties want to achieve in the near…

Laude launches regular intermodal service between Poland and the Netherlands

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January 20, 2025
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Polish rail operator Laude Smart Intermodal has launched a regular rail service between Oss, the Netherlands, and terminals in the two towns of Zamość and…

Progress report of restoration of Swanage Railway Trust 4TC ‘push-pull’ set

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January 20, 2025
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The Swanage Railway Trust has issued an update on progress with the restoration of its 4TC diesel push-pull set.

Trump to inaugurate bulk train resurgence?

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January 20, 2025
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Donald Trump is inaugurated indoors today, to avoid the deep cold of a Washington winter. Keeping the Capitol warm might well mean economic and environmental…

Major Disruption: London – Scotland railway line blocked near Newcastle

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January 20, 2025
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The East Coast Main Line is currently blocked near Newcastle due to an emergency incident. The incident has taken place between Darlington and Newcastle, and…

New Trial to Assess Bridge Strikes to be Pioneered in Grantham

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January 19, 2025
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Remote Monitoring Equipment will be fitted to Harlaxton Bridge on the East Coast Main Line at Grantham.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway to welcome steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas

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January 19, 2025
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that 45596 Bahamas will be visiting them in April 2025. The Jubilee loco, which will come to the…

Swanage Railway launches £20,000 appeal to restore ‘push pull’ set

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January 18, 2025
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The Swanage Railway has launched an appeal to complete restoration of an historic TC carriage to recreate a 1960s British Rail ‘push pull’ diesel train,

First brand new Class 99 locomotive leaves for test track

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January 18, 2025
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GB Railfreight has announced that the first Class 99, No. 99001, has left Stadler‘s factory, destined for the test track. The locomotive left the factory…

South East London train services subject to severe disruption this weekend

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January 18, 2025
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There will be severe disruption to train services in south-east London on 18/19 January because of a re-signalling project in the Lewisham area.