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Manildra Group Invests $163M Boosting Rail Efficiency

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August 19, 2025
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Australia’s largest grain processor, Manildra Group, is investing $163 million in cutting-edge locomotives and wagons to modernize its logistics, enhance sustainability, and shift more freight from road to rail.

Go-Ahead Expands Rail Operations with Entry into Australia

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 19, 2025
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Go-Ahead is entering the Australian market with a clear focus on delivering high-quality rail operations and officially launching its presence in Melbourne this August.

Could this underground railway revolution end Adelaide gridlock?

gobstopper
August 19, 2025
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The idea of an underground rail service in Adelaide could be before its time however planning should be undertaken.

Alstom secures contract for Bucharest-Giurgiu railway line upgrade

gobstopper
August 19, 2025
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Alstom has received a contract to modernise the Bucharest-Giurgiu railway line in Romania, focusing on the implementation of ERTMSThe post Alstom secures contract for Bucharest-Giurgiu railway line upgrade appeared first on Railway Technology.

UK’s South Eastern Railway implements IsoMat tech to mitigate heat issues

gobstopper
August 19, 2025
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The South Eastern Railway has collaborated with Flint to address the issue of excessive heat in railway signalling cabinetsThe post UK’s South Eastern Railway implements IsoMat tech to mitigate heat issues appeared first on Railway Technology.

Union action to cause disruption for CrossCountry services over bank holiday weekend

Guest authors
August 19, 2025
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Because of industrial action by the RMT, CrossCountry services will be reduced or cancelled over the Bank Holiday weekend.

A BLS double header as steam locomotive 1054 set for Great Central gala

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August 18, 2025
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The Great Central Railway has announced that Coal Tank No. 1054 is to visit for their Autumn Steam Gala. Taking place between the 2nd and…

Steam Galore as Poppy Line Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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August 18, 2025
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From Saturday 23 August, the North Norfolk Railway is set to stage a nine-day Festival on Rails featuring eight steam locomotives. The event will culminate with a spectacular Steam Gala on 29, 30 and 31 as part of this year’s celebrations to mark the line’s 50th Anniversary. The popular heritage railway re-opened in 1975 and […]

CrossCountry passengers advised of significant disruption over the August Bank Holiday

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August 18, 2025
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CrossCountry passengers are being warned of significant disruption to its services due to industrial action by the RMT union on Saturday 23 and Monday 25 August. The strike will see union members – including Train Managers and Senior Conductors – declining to work on both days. While some managers are available to help provide a […]

New facilities open at station in Merseyside following £10 million upgrade

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August 18, 2025
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A new station building, containing a ticket office, waiting room and toilets, has been built at Lea Green station, as well as a new multi-storey car park which more than doubles the park and ride capacity to 450 vehicles. Northern, which runs the station and delivered the project, opened the facilities earlier today (Monday, 18 August), […]