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GWR beats the heatwave by freezing fares

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July 19, 2026
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As an antidote to the heat wave, Great Western Railway (GWR) is freezing rail fares until March 2027.

Hampshire heritage railway to host Day Out With Thomas

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July 19, 2026
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After Thomas’ successful visit in May, the Watercress Line in Hampshire will welcome the popular All Tank Engine again from Tuesday 4 until Sunday 9 August.

Vale and Wabtec sign agreement to install new signalling system on Brazilian railway

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July 18, 2026
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Brazilian multinational corporation Vale has announced that it is working with equipment and technology provider Wabtec to install an advanced operational safety system for its railway transportation network.

Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe to boost place in rail retail market

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July 18, 2026
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German multimodel travel company Omio Group has announced that it will be acquiring rail distribution platform Rail Europe, which will significantly expand its retail activities.

Dapol announces more ICA ‘silver bullet’ wagons

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July 18, 2026
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Model railway manufacturer Dapol is producing another series of N Gauge ICA ‘Silver Bullet’ wagons used for the transport of china clay slurry.

Avanti West Coast and charity support disadvantaged family to holiday this summer

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July 18, 2026
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Train operating company Avanti West Coast is working with a charity to help disadvantaged families take holidays this summer.

Photos as Norfolk based steam locomotive returns after £800,000 overhaul

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July 18, 2026
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The North Norfolk Railway and The Gresley Society invited RailAdvent down to Sheringham today (17th July 2026) to see the formal launch of Gresley N2…

East Sussex residents invited to vote for name of Bayeux Tapestry-inspired train

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July 18, 2026
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Train operator Southeastern is inviting people in Hastings, Battle and across East Sussex to vote for their preferred name for a train inspired by the story of 1066.

Would you wear your pyjamas on the train?

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July 17, 2026
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Gatwick Express is introducing a new timetable from 18th July, which includes early Saturday and Sunday morning trains to and from Gatwick Airport.

Work to start on vital replacement of four east London railway bridges

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July 17, 2026
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A project to replace bridges carrying London Overground trains over roads in the Forest Gate area will begin later this summer. Network Rail will be replacing the following bridges: The old bridges are monitored closely to check they are safe, but they are 130 years old and need to be replaced to avoid unplanned disruption […]