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British Steel awarded £500m rail contract to supply Network Rail

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June 17, 2025
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A major rail deal has been agreed between Network Rail and British Steel. The five-year contract is worth £500m and will see more than 337,000…

Rail freight at heart of North East Scotland revival plan

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June 17, 2025
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An Aberdeen conference has heard calls for freight-inclusive rail revival in the region. The Campaign for North East Rail wants to support industry, reduce reliance on…

Network Rail Complete £84m Project on Time

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June 17, 2025
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Network Rail has successfully completed its overhead line equipment upgrade on time and under budget.

Book Review: The Railways of London’s Docklands: Their History and Development by Jonathan Willis

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June 17, 2025
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This book provides an insight into how, over the last 200 years, London’s Docklands and its railways have changed beyond all recognition.

What next for steam locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation?

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June 17, 2025
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The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society has released a strategy update after Swindon and Cricklade Railway advised them that a Merchant Navy locomotive no…

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124

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June 17, 2025
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The Downpatrick & County Down Railway have reached a new milestone with the preservation of ex-Iarnród Éireann 121 class GM diesel loco No.124.

Summer offers launched at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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June 16, 2025
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is celebrating summer by launching two new offers which will allow more people to travel on the railway.

Flying Scotsman to reopen full length Severn Valley Railway this July!

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June 16, 2025
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60103 Flying Scotsman will haul the first passenger train along the fully reopened Severn Valley Railway.

RIA recognises latest positive rail customer statistics

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June 16, 2025
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Following the positive news for rail investment in the Government’s Spending Review last week, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) welcomes the latest rail usage statistics published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the Department for Transport (DfT). The ORR quarterly figures, from January to March 2025, show a 7% increase in passenger […]

Network Rail employees named in Birthday Honours list

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June 16, 2025
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Two Network Rail employees have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in HM The King’s Birthday Honours list announced today. In addition, Steve Scrimshaw, who joined Network Rail as a non-executive director last year, received a CBE. Donna Mitchell, senior media relations manager in the National Communications team has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) […]