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PKP wants to make its land available for new terminals

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May 8, 2025
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Rail freight is struggling all across Europe. To turn the tide, Polish national rail operator PKP is willing to lease its land to private companies.…

Roaring Success at Kent & East Sussex Railway’s Gala

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May 8, 2025
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Over their April Gala weekend, the Kent & East Sussex Railways had a roaring success with their first ever Dwarves of Steam Gala.

Weekend work to affect London journeys and services between Leicester and Peterborough

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May 8, 2025
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Network Rail is warning passengers that buses will replace trains between Bedford/Luton and London St Pancras and between Leicester and Peterborough this weekend (Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May).

Network Rail bridge now in use as Newquay Strategic Route opens

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May 8, 2025
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The Newquay Strategic Route – a new road to improve transport links and unlock economic growth in Newquay – has opened to the public, with Network Rail’s new bridge over the railway now in use. The Newquay Strategic Route, built by the Duchy of Cornwall and Cornwall Council, provides a new link between the south […]

Greater Anglia marks Deaf Awareness Week 2025

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May 8, 2025
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Greater Anglia is reminding customers about its partnership with a British Sign Language interpreter service during Deaf Awareness Week. Earlier this year, the train operator partnered with SignLive, which provides remote British Sign Language interpreting on demand. Deaf Awareness Week runs from 5-11 May, and Greater Anglia is advising customers who are deaf or hard […]

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway appeals for funds to build carriage shed

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May 8, 2025
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The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, known as the Middy, is appealing for donations to build a carriage shed at Dovebrook.

How can the EU fix the issue of track access charges without binding regulations?

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May 8, 2025
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The European Commission (EC) adopted new guidelines on how to set up track access charges (TAC), a burdensome aspect for rail freight in many member…

Essential work to repair Victorian-era Bee Network tunnel to start this weekend

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May 8, 2025
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Essential engineering work to ensure a Victorian-era tunnel remains safe will result in a reduced tram service on the Bury line this weekend. Work to replace beams supporting the roof at Whitefield Tunnel means that no trams will run between Crumpsall and Bury on Saturday (May 10) or between Whitefield and Bury on Sunday (May […]

Spain reflects on blackout: What are the conclusions for rail?

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May 8, 2025
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Spain and Portugal were struck by a total electricity outage last week. Trains came to a halt all across the Iberian peninsula. Now that the…

Multi-million-pound bridge replacement to begin next week in Bedfordshire

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May 8, 2025
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Harlington station is set to go through a significant transformation as work begins to replace its ageing footbridge with a modern structure designed to last for 120 years. The project represents a £7.9 million investment that will enhance reliability and safety for passengers for years to come. The new footbridge will replace decades-old infrastructure, making […]