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Irish Rail appoints Jacobs for railway infrastructure enhancement

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July 24, 2025
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Jacobs has been selected as a multi-disciplinary consultant for Iarnród Éireann for the enhancement of Ireland’s railway network.The post Irish Rail appoints Jacobs for railway infrastructure enhancement appeared first on Railway Technology.

Alstom to deliver propulsion components for MTA’s new subway cars

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July 24, 2025
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Alstom is set to supply propulsion components for an additional 435 new generation subway cars, designated as the R211 series.The post Alstom to deliver propulsion components for MTA’s new subway cars appeared first on Railway Technology.

RAIB completes investigation into volunteer struck by train on Somerset light railway

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July 24, 2025
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The RAIB has opened an investigation into an incident at the Gartell Light Railway when a volunteer was struck by a works train.

East Midlands Railway Advice for The Greatest Gathering

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July 23, 2025
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The Greatest Gathering is almost upon us and with 12,500 visitors expected daily, East Midlands Railway has shared some tips for attending.

Voith to run first-ever commercial DAC tests

Marco Raimondi
July 23, 2025
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The project for Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) is taking an additional step with the first-ever commercial pilot in cooperation with a German local operator –…

Swanage Railway Volunteers to Run the ‘Sunset Shuttle’

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July 23, 2025
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A heritage diesel service, ‘Sunset Shuttle’, is being launched by Swanage Railway volunteers and will connect Swanage, Herston Halt, Harman’s Cross and Corfe Castle.

Network Rail announces Jeremy Westlake as new Chief Executive

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July 23, 2025
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Network Rail has today announced the appointment of Jeremy Westlake as its next Chief Executive, replacing Sir Andrew Haines who will be retiring. Jeremy, who is currently Chief Financial Officer, will formally take up the role in October following a transition period alongside Sir Andrew. In this role, Jeremy will oversee the amalgamation of Network […]

European Commission greenlights 300-million-euro scheme for Slovakia

Marco Raimondi
July 23, 2025
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The European Commission (EC) approved an aid scheme for 300 million euros for the purchase of rail freight rolling stock in Slovakia. “The aid can…

ScotRail Increase Late Night Services for Edinburgh Festivals

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July 23, 2025
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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival are taking place this August.

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TfW Annual Report – Rail journeys up, rail revenue up and brand-new trains transforming Wales and Borders

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July 23, 2025
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Transport for Wales has published their 2024/25 Annual Report and figures reveal that more people are using the rail network and positively impacting revenue figures for the not-for-profit organisation. Key figures from the report include: TfW has been on a transformational journey since they took over the Wales and Borders rail franchise in 2018, and […]