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Steam locomotive Merddin Emrys undergoes boiler overhaul

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March 25, 2026
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The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways has used an update on an overhaul of the boiler of the Double Fairlie locomotive Merddin Emrys.

Birmingham trains continue to face significant disruption due to fallen tree

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March 25, 2026
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A fallen tree at Penkridge means that trains have been suspended all day today and is affecting trains between Stafford and Wolverhampton. Disruption is expected…

Birmingham trains continue to face significant disruption due to fallen tree

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March 25, 2026
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A fallen tree at Penkridge means that trains have been suspended all day today and is affecting trains between Stafford and Wolverhampton. Disruption is expected…

Major Disruption continuing to affect Lancashire and Greater Manchester trains as tree falls on line

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March 25, 2026
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A tree has fallen on the railway line between Bolton and Lostock and has closed all lines due to the damage caused. Trains will divert…

Strong winds cause disruption between Preston and Manchester

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March 25, 2026
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Passengers travelling between Preston and Manchester have been urged to check their journeys before travelling after a fallen tree damaged overhead electrical lines on the railway. Strong winds brought several trees down overnight causing damage to lines in the Lostock area, which has disrupted passengers. Delays and cancellations are likely to last throughout the day […]

FS Logistix and Logtainer launch new port-inland connections in Italy

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March 25, 2026
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A partnership between FS Logistix and Logtainer has given rise to new rail freight connections in Italy. They connect the ports of Genoa and Vado…

PESA delivers 100th vehicle to České dráhy

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March 25, 2026
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PESA has delivered its 100th vehicle to České dráhy under current contracts, marking a key milestone in the renewal of regional diesel fleets in the Czech Republic.

PKP Cargotabor enters next restructuring phase

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March 25, 2026
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PKP Cargotabor, part of the Polish state-owned PKP Cargo, is taking its next steps in its restructuring by submitting an Arrangement Proposals for Creditors. “The…

‘Clear market appetite’ for energy and data centre partnership at GCRE site

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March 25, 2026
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The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has said that several blue-chip organisations have submitted formal Expressions of Interest in developing energy and data centre assets on its 700-hectare South Wales site. Over the last few months GCRE has been seeking a partner to develop Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and a Data Centre (DC) on […]

Major accessibility upgrades progress at Tenby station

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March 25, 2026
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Passengers at Tenby station to benefit from step-free access between platforms as upgrades move into next phase Network Rail, alongside contractors AmcoGiffen, is delivering major accessibility upgrades at Tenby station through the UK Government’s Access for All programme. The scheme will provide step-free access to both platforms via a new footbridge and lifts, making it […]