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Wiltshire railway upgrade work to affect road journeys

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July 22, 2025
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Improvement work on the Limpley Stoke railway bridge has been started by Network Rail.

GB Railfreight unveils new Class 99 locomotive

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July 22, 2025
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GB Railfreight, a UK-based rail freight operator, has introduced its new Class 99 locomotives at its Peterborough headquarters.The post GB Railfreight unveils new Class 99 locomotive appeared first on Railway Technology.

Another big merger in sight for US rail freight?

Marco Raimondi
July 21, 2025
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The rail freight market in the United States is dominated by six companies, the so-called Class I railroads. Two of them, Union Pacific (UP) and…

Another big merger in sight for US rail freight?

Marco Raimondi
July 21, 2025
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The rail freight market in the United States is dominated by six companies, the so-called Class I railroads. Two of them, Union Pacific (UP) and…

New Devon station takes shape after six months of progress

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July 21, 2025
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Network Rail has released new aerial photos showing the first six months of progress on Okehampton Interchange station, which is set to open in 2026. The station will be the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line, connecting West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. The £15 million scheme is being funded by […]

August Model Railway Exhibition at the Corris Railway

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July 21, 2025
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This August Bank Holiday (23rd and 24th August), the Corris Railway Society Model Railway Exhibition will be making a return.

59-day strike by French signalmen ends, unions claim victory

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July 21, 2025
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A 59-day strike by French signalmen near Paris is reported to have ended, with the local branch of the SUD Rail labour union crying victory…

Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of work between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames

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July 21, 2025
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Passengers planning to travel between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames next week are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail undertakes track maintenance work. 100m of track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced to keep the line safe and reliable, whilst structural surveys and other maintenance including the removal of overgrown vegetation will also take place. […]

Swiss politician blasts the EU: ‘their failures are sabotaging our rail freight policies’

Marco Raimondi
July 21, 2025
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Despite years of investments and policies, rail freight in Switzerland is not having the time of its life. Much of the fault is to be…

Largest-ever survey of passenger experiences will help shape future travel

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July 21, 2025
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The Rail Delivery Group is conducting the largest survey of passengers ever undertaken into their views on Britain’s railway network.