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FAIRTIQ launches smart ticketing pilots in Slovakia, UK, and Norway

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August 21, 2025
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FAIRTIQ, a mobile pay-as-you-go (MPAYG) ticketing company, has announced the launch of three smart ticketing pilots across Slovakia, the UK, and Norway.The post FAIRTIQ launches smart ticketing pilots in Slovakia, UK, and Norway appeared first on Railw…

Amey completes forth cohort of award-winning programme developing female leaders in infrastructure

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August 21, 2025
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Amey has completed the fourth cohort of its award-winning Women@Amey Leadership Development Programme, a proven initiative helping to close the leadership gender gap in infrastructure and engineering. Since its launch in 2017, the majority of participants have progressed into new roles or taken on greater responsibilities, contributing to an increase in women in senior leadership […]

Steam locomotive 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair set for Watercress Line gala

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August 21, 2025
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The Watercress Line has announced that the Battle of Britain Class Pacific, 34059 ‘Sir Archibald Sinclair’, will be the second visitor for their Autumn Steam Gala.

New Welsh Ukrainian Fusion Opens at Caerphilly Station

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August 21, 2025
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At the end of July, a new cafe opened at Caerphilly station.

Great Western Railway sets new World Record for battery train

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August 20, 2025
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A new world record for the furthest distance travelled by a battery electric train has been set by Great Western Railway.

Auction hopes to raise funds for steam locomotive 75029 The Green Knight

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August 20, 2025
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This September, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is hosting an auction to raise funds to help restore No. 75029 ‘The Green Knight’.

Contract signed for overhaul of steam locomotive 2857

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August 20, 2025
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The 2857 Society has signed a formal agreement with Riley & Son to mechanically overhaul GWR 2-8-0 No. 2857.

The Intermodal Gateway of the Future: Hitachi Rail’s digital solution boosts rail freight in Germany

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August 20, 2025
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As part of a joint venture, Hitachi Rail has brought a new digital solution, ‘InGa-Z’, to market, which can transform efficiency at intermodal freight terminals. Protostellar GmbH, is the joint venture driving this solution and consists of Hitachi Rail, MT Logistics GmbH, DB Cargo AG, and with financial support from the Federal Ministry for Transport […]

Transport for London releases Oyster Card reminder

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August 20, 2025
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The next school year is fast approaching, and Transport for London is reminding parents and guardians to apply for their child’s Zip Oyster photocard.

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Great Western Railway battery train sets new world distance record of 200 miles to celebrate Railway 200 in style

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August 20, 2025
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Great Western Railway today set a new world record for the furthest distance travelled by a battery-electric train on a single charge. In the year the industry celebrates 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, GWR registered an incredible 200 miles on a return journey from Reading Train Care Depot which took in […]