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‘Real embarrassment’: Grubby Yarra River is letting Melbourne down

Brian Evans
June 16, 2025
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Melbourne is no longer the envy of the nation thanks to an unreliable council, state government.

First end-to-end Metro Tunnel tests to take place

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2025
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The trials on June 21 will be the first time that the tunnel’s new systems and infrastructure are tested over a full day.

Subway construction will mean closure to Norfolk railway line

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June 16, 2025
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A new subway under the railway is being built to help access to Wymondham town centre, and as part of this work, the buses will replace trains on three days next month.

New virtual work experience platform aims to encourage young people to get into rail

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June 16, 2025
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A new virtual work experience course has been launched by Avanti West Coast and Springpod. The online programme is open to anyone aged 13 and…

Public’s favourite UK railway artwork named

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June 16, 2025
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A 1940s painting by Eric Ravilious has been named as the best loved railway artwork in the UK. Train Landscape shows the chalk white horse…

Railway shelters refurbished or replaced as part of £2 million project

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June 15, 2025
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A £2 million project has taken place across South East Wales to refurbish or replace platform shelters at railway stations. The work predominantly covered the…

Coldstream Guards celebrate 375th Anniversary with help from London North Eastern Railway

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June 15, 2025
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A hundred Coldstream Guards travelled with London North Eastern Railway earlier this week to celebrate the 375th anniversary of the regiment. Azuma No. 800111, named…

Berlin-based company plans to operate Europe sleeper trains from 2027

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June 15, 2025
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New company, Nox, is planning to offer an alternative to short-haul flights from 2027. The Berlin-based company wants to operate a Europe-wide sleeper train with…

New technology installed to help spot water leaks at South East railway stations

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June 15, 2025
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Southeastern has installed automatic water meter readers to reduce waste at depots and stations. The technology sends real-time data to a hub, which then allows…

£1.5m paint project completed at Greater Anglia railway stations

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June 15, 2025
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A £1.5m project to paint 35 railway stations on the Anglia network has been completed by Greater Anglia. The train operator says that the project…