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‘Big cross-border rail projects to suffer upon CEF discontinuation’

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November 8, 2024
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The EU’s overhaul of its budget is putting the effectiveness of transport funding in doubt. A member state-specific approach for transport funding, as is planned…

Classic electric locomotive to visit Blackpool this Saturday

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November 7, 2024
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A Class 86 locomotive will visit Blackpool as part of UK Railtours’ Blackpool Can Can tour. Departing London Euston at 07:13, the tour will pass…

50% increase for Northumberland passengers heading to London

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November 7, 2024
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In the last two years, the number of customers travelling by Lumo’s train services between Morpeth and London has increased by 50%.

No reopening of Valencia-Madrid railway highway until December

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November 7, 2024
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After only four months from its launch, the rolling highway service between Valencia and Madrid is now unavailable due to the disastrous wave of extreme…

Switzerland goes ahead with 80 million euro investment in French railway line

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November 7, 2024
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It has been talked about for quite some time, but now it’s official: an 80 million euro investment in French railway infrastructure has been approved…

Poppy livery unveiled for Greater Anglia train

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November 7, 2024
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Ahead of remembrance day, Greater Anglia has unveiled a special livery that is dedicated to the fallen veterans in armed conflicts. Poppies are currently on…

Still no trains along renewed rail freight line in southwest France

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November 7, 2024
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Public investments for 25 million euros have been spent on renovating a 12.5 kilometre-long rail freight line between Laluque and Tartas, in south-west France. However,…

Devon heritage railway issues update on steam locomotive 3803

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November 7, 2024
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The Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company has issued an update on its overhaul of locomotive GWR 2884 2-8-0 No. 3803.

Iran wants to join CIS railway network

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November 7, 2024
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Iran is looking to join the Commonwealth of Independent States’ (CIS) railway network. If Iran’s bid were to be accepted, it would allow Tehran to…

High Speed Train set to pass through Yorkshire this Friday

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November 7, 2024
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The 125 Group‘s HST will be passing through Yorkshire this Friday (8th November) as it operates The East Lancastrian Warrior. Departing Derby at 12:05, the…