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Port of Trieste and Slovakia aim for continuation of growth trend: 500 trains next year

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November 20, 2024
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The Italian Port of Trieste and Slovakia were first connected via rail in 2016, when the first freight train took off in the direction of…

Bahamas Locomotive Society to auction painting by famous railway artist

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November 20, 2024
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The Bahamas Locomotive Society is auctioning an original painting by Eric Oldham to coincide with the publication of a book featuring his works.

New operator for London’s Elizabeth Line announced

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November 20, 2024
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Transport for London has announced the new operator of the Elizabeth Line. GTS Rail Operations Limited, which is a joint venture between Go Ahead Group,…

Where will the data from the Digital Automatic Coupling go?

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November 20, 2024
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Introducing Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) in Europe remains one of the most debated topics concerning rail freight. Despite very ambitious plans for a large-scale deployment…

Restoration of historic structure at Manchester museum nears completion

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November 20, 2024
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Work to restore a 140-year-old gantry outside the Power Hall at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum is nearing completion.

Steam locomotive to depart London Victoria this week

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November 20, 2024
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LMS Black 5 No. 44871 will depart London Victoria this Wednesday (20th November) as it hauls The Christmas Sussex Belle. The train will depart Victoria…

Yorkshire railway adds Class 47 locomotive to its fleet

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November 20, 2024
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A Class 47 diesel locomotive that the Wensleydale Railway had purchased has been delivered to the railway’s Leeming Bar site.

Blue Peter steam locomotive to haul first passenger train after overhaul

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November 20, 2024
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Locomotive Services Group have announced that A2 class, No. 60532 Blue Peter, will haul her first revenue-earning passenger train tomorrow, 20th November. Previously, 61306 Mayflower…

Tauern tunnel in Austria closed until July 2025

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November 19, 2024
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The Tauern tunnel, a vital trans-Alpine rail artery in Austria, has closed for modernisation works. It will remain inaccessible until July 2025, and will get…