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Radim Ječný, ČD Cargo: Profit first, expansion later

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July 27, 2026
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In an interview with RAILMARKET.com, Radim Ječný, the new Chairman of the Board of ČD Cargo, says the company expects to return to a modest profit in 2026 following the reduction of surplus capacity. He outlines plans to retain around half of the Czech…

Siemens builds 2,000th Vectron locomotive

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July 27, 2026
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Siemens Mobility has completed the 2,000th Vectron, while total sales of the locomotive platform are approaching 3,000 units. The model is now approved in 20 European countries and is being extended with the digital Vectron X.

KTZ carries 157.1m tonnes of freight in first half of 2026

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July 27, 2026
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The total was 3.5% higher than in the first half of 2025.

ETCS rollout grows across Queensland rail

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July 27, 2026
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Hitachi Rail will deploy ETCS Level 2 between Kuraby and Beenleigh as part of a digital signalling programme covering more than 200 km in South East Queensland.

Nottingham trams recognise local community heroes

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July 27, 2026
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Nottingham Express Transit (NET) has awarded its 2026 Community Hero accolade to Tony and Wendy Swift.

Yorkshire heritage railway opens classroom to preserve railway skills

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July 27, 2026
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has officially opened its new Mutual Improvement Classroom (MIC), which it hopes will help to preserve traditional railway skills and create new opportunities for learning, training and career development.

Suffolk heritage railway reveals August Programme

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July 27, 2026
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The Mid Suffolk Light Railway, known as The Middy, will be hosting a series of events in August.

Weekly railway photo competition winners

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July 27, 2026
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Here are the winners of our latest photo competition

Disabled students help Hampshire railway develop accessible heritage travel

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July 26, 2026
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Four wheelchair-using students from Treloar College in Hampshire have visited their local heritage railway to support the next stage in the development of its Accessible Heritage Carriage Project.

Monobloc fitted to steam locomotive 2007 Prince of Wales

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July 26, 2026
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Construction of Gresley P2 Prince of Wales took a major step forward when its three-cylinder monobloc was successfully lowered into the frames.