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Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton to pass through Dawlish this Saturday

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May 16, 2025
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34046 Braunton is set to visit Dawlish this Saturday (17th) as it hauls The English Riviera Express. The tour starts at Woking with LSL diesel…

New Network Rail Partnership Means More Young People Apprenticeships

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May 16, 2025
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A new partnership between Capital City College and Network Rail means more young people can become involved in the rail industry.

Francis Bourgeois to attend public transport summit in Wales

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May 15, 2025
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One of the guests at a Public Transport Summit to be held at Wrexham University next week will be noted railway enthusiast Francis Bourgeois.

Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped

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May 15, 2025
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The Downpatrick and County Down Railway’s ex-CIÉ BR Steam Heating Van No. 3189 came to an end yesterday (14th May).

University of Hull launches new business to transform freight industry

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May 15, 2025
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The University of Hull has announced the launch of an exciting new company offering expertise to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the rail freight industry. Railwhere has been built on seven years of research and innovation at the University’s Logistics Institute. The business will offer award-winning technology to support rail freight operators to deliver […]

Newly Refurbished Class 170s Go Down a Treat

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May 15, 2025
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The first refurbished Class 170 is being praised by East Midlands Railways customers.

AERRL and Infrabel to test ‘net-zero rail fleet’ solutions for freight

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May 15, 2025
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The Belgian infrastructure manager Infrabel and the Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) have been cooperating on how to achieve a “net-zero rail…

‘Operational intelligence in logistics is Europe’s main driver in developing an AI strategy,’ says INFORM CEO

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May 15, 2025
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Europe risks being a “passive observer” in the global artificial intelligence race, lagging behind the massive AI model training in the U.S. and China’s strategic…

East Kilbride services to resume following major modernisation works

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May 15, 2025
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ScotRail services on the East Kilbride line will resume this weekend, following the successful completion of a major programme of modernisation works. From Sunday, 18 May, services between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride will return to normal. Customers are encouraged to check their journey in advance to familiarise themselves with the new timetable. The project, […]

RAIB publishes annual report for 2024

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May 15, 2025
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2024. The report summarises operational and investigative activity undertaken by the Branch during the year. It also highlights six themes which have run through the Branch’s work during 2024. These are: track worker safety, platform safety, […]