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Opinion: Bi-mode, bi-will — freight defiant despite UK policy drift

Simon Walton
July 18, 2025
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With electric trucks on the horizon and a pothole-patching policy filling Whitehall inboxes, rail freight might be forgiven for feeling like the poor relation. Yet…

Government agrees landmark plans for direct trains to Germany

Guest authors
July 18, 2025
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Millions of passengers could benefit from quicker and more convenient travel across Europe as the UK and Germany establish a joint taskforce to explore a new direct rail link between the two countries. The landmark partnership, agreed as part of a new Bilateral Treaty to be signed by the Prime Minister and Chancellor Merz on […]

China–Türkiye first direct freight trains are on the way

Marco Raimondi
July 18, 2025
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China Railways and Turkish company Pasifik Eurasia recently pledged to move 1,000 freight trains per year along the Middle Corridor. The first two are currently…

Hitachi donation helps to save historic station

Guest authors
July 18, 2025
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Hitachi Rail and the Friends of Stockton & Darlington Railway are announcing that the world’s first railway station – Heighington railway station in County Durham – has been saved. A significant donation from Hitachi Rail alongside successful crowdfunding efforts from the public, has secured a long-term future for the historic site. The charity – Friends […]

Rail terminal in Sagunto now connected to standard gauge

Marco Raimondi
July 18, 2025
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A rail terminal near the port of Sagunto, part of the Valencia Port Authority, is now operational on standard gauge, making it a key hub…

UK Migrant punches man holding baby on London Underground

Helen Carrie
July 18, 2025
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ou can see the young baby at the bottom of the stairs.

Safety must be priority for Network during rail reform

Guest authors
July 18, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) annual report released today, 17th July, shows that Britain’s railway remains one of the safest in Europe.

Hull Trains Offers Free Travel for Attendees of Humber Street Sesh

Guest authors
July 18, 2025
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Hull Trains will be continuing its support for Humber Street Sesh 2025.

Travel advice issued for summer travel to Skegness

Guest authors
July 18, 2025
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East Midlands Railway has introduced a seat availability guide for travel to Skegness nd a list of top tips for passengers travelling to the resort.

California high-speed rail has federal funding cancelled

gobstopper
July 18, 2025
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority has called the move to remove $4bn of allocated federal funding “illegal”.The post California high-speed rail has federal funding cancelled appeared first on Railway Technology.