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London Euston welcomes arrival of The Polar Express with steam locomotive 44871

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November 29, 2025
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As announced earlier this year, the Polar Express will run from London Euston this Christmas, and it has now arrived at the station ahead of its first outing tomorrow.

British Steel secures £35m contract for Turkish high-speed project

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November 29, 2025
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British Steel will supply £35m ($45.7m) worth of rail products to Türkiye’s high-speed rail network under a newly announced contract.The post British Steel secures £35m contract for Turkish high-speed project appeared first on Railway Technology.

Siemens Mobility lands ETCS Level 2 contract for Chilean rail digitalisation

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November 29, 2025
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Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from EFE Trenes de Chile, to deliver its first European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS L2) projectThe post Siemens Mobility lands ETCS Level 2 contract for Chilean rail digitalisation appeared first on Railwa…

Here’s how to get FREE train travel to Christmas Markets, including Cardiff, Reading and Hyde Park

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November 29, 2025
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Great Western Railway has launched a new challenge, with two weeks of unlimited rail travel to Christmas Markets up for grabs. The catch is that…

RailStaff Awards 2025: honouring the industry’s everyday heroes

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November 29, 2025
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Representatives from across the rail industry celebrated last night (Thursday 27 November) at the RailStaff Awards 2025. Held at Birmingham’s NEC, the event shines a spotlight on the people whose dedication keeps the railway running. Rail managers, customer service assistants, apprentices, training managers and many more were there, reflecting the industry’s wide range of skills […]

More Class 99 locomotives arrive into Bristol

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November 29, 2025
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GB Railfreight has announced that another two Class 99 locomotives have arrived in the UK. On Thursday, 27th November, 99003 and 99004 arrived at Bristol…

Mortlake station provides access to mental health support for those in need

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November 28, 2025
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South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have unveiled ‘Hub of Hope’ signage at Mortlake station, signposting to local and national mental health services. Hub of Hope is provided by Chasing the Stigma, one of the UK’s largest mental health charities. The signs at Mortlake station are designed to help those using the station who […]

Chief Executive named for Department for Transport Operator (DFTO)

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November 28, 2025
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The Chief Executive of the newly-formed Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO) has been named as Alex Hynes.

Christmas trains at Cardiff to be affected by engineering work

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November 28, 2025
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Major engineering work will cause disruption to train services through the Cardiff area between Christmas and the New Year.

Siemens Welcomes Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme MP to Goole Rail Village

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November 28, 2025
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Siemens Mobility’s Rail Village in Goole, East Yorkshire, recently welcomed Member of Parliament for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, Lee Pitcher MP, to its Goole Rail Village. The visit provided an opportunity to see Siemens Mobility’s investment of up to £240 million in the region, which will bring up to 1,000 direct jobs […]