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Stuttgart 21 costs rise to €14.5bn

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July 7, 2026
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Deutsche Bahn has revised the Stuttgart 21 commissioning schedule after an internal audit identified serious failures in planning and project control. The new main station is now expected to open in December 2031.

Two days of industrial action set to disrupt London Northwestern Railway services

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July 7, 2026
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Because of industrial action next Friday, 10th, and Saturday, 11th July, London Northwestern Railway services will be operating to a reduced timetable.

Large-scale Rotterdam rail outage reveals risky Dutch infrastructure vulnerability

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July 6, 2026
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A cable fire has disabled a railway section in the south of Rotterdam. Initially, the problem seemed to be a relatively quick fix, but its…

Kent railway takes care of cooking supper

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July 6, 2026
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Later this month, the Kent & East Sussex Railway is inviting guests to enjoy special suppers on one of its Fish & Chip Evening Special trains.

Weekend of classic transport in North Wales declared unforgettable

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July 6, 2026
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has declared that its Classic Transport Weekend, held on 4th and 5th July, was an unforgettable experience.

Tube map updated to showcase London’s maritime past

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July 6, 2026
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Transport for London has issued the 42nd version of its pocket Tube map with a cover illustration by internationally renowned artist Ellen Gallagher.

New pocket Tube map artwork explores London’s maritime history

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July 6, 2026
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Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Art on the Underground programme has launched its 42nd pocket Tube map cover, by internationally renowned artist Ellen Gallagher. Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish draws on London’s maritime past and the hidden histories beneath the city, inviting passengers to reflect on how they move through physical and historical space. Gallagher is known for […]

Three visiting steam locomotives set for North Yorkshire Moors Railway gala

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July 6, 2026
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced its line up for their upcoming Steam Gala. The gala is set to take place between the 24th…

Three visiting steam locomotives set for North Yorkshire Moors Railway gala

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July 6, 2026
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced its line up for their upcoming Steam Gala. The gala is set to take place between the 24th…

Transport Secretary takes HS2 inspiration from Japan bullet trains

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July 6, 2026
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has set out her ambitions for HS2 to match the success of Japan’s iconic Shinkansen network or ‘bullet trains’, following a visit to Japan where she travelled the high-speed line from Tokyo to Osaka. The trip follows the Government’s announcement earlier this year that HS2 will match the Shinkansen’s top speed […]