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Stadler starts major Mazovia train deliveries

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May 8, 2026
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Stadler has delivered the first nine FLIRT electric multiple units to Koleje Mazowieckie, launching a 75-train programme for Poland’s Mazovia region.

Stadler starts major Mazovia train deliveries

gobstopper
May 8, 2026
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Stadler has delivered the first nine FLIRT electric multiple units to Koleje Mazowieckie, launching a 75-train programme for Poland’s Mazovia region.

Safety digest issued after investigation into excess speed at Lincolnshire junction

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May 8, 2026
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The RAIB has issued a Safety Digest following an investigation into an overspeeding incident at Grantham South Junction on 26th September 2025.

Welsh narrow gauge railway converts steam locomotive to oil fired

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May 7, 2026
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The Vale of Rheidol in Mid Wales has completed the conversion from coal to oil firing of 2-6-2T steam locomotive No.9 Prince of Wales.

Network Rail grants Class 99s interim approval

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May 7, 2026
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Network Rail has granted new Class 99 locomotives being introduced by GB Railfreight (GBRf) an Interim Network Rail Statement of Compatibility.

CPKC and CSX reduce transit times for Southeast Mexico Express

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May 7, 2026
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Overall reductions range from 20% to 45%, depending on the route.

CPKC and CSX reduce transit times for Southeast Mexico Express

gobstopper
May 7, 2026
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Overall reductions range from 20% to 45%, depending on the route.

CPKC and CSX reduce transit times for Southeast Mexico Express

gobstopper
May 7, 2026
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Overall reductions range from 20% to 45%, depending on the route.

Duchess of Hamilton locomotive celebrated with £2 coin

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May 7, 2026
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The National Railway Museum has partnered with The Royal Mint to celebrate the power and elegance of the Duchess of Hamilton locomotive by unveiling a new commemorative £2 coin. A symbol of speed, engineering excellence and Art Deco design, Duchess of Hamilton was built in Crewe in 1938 for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway […]

DG MOVE: “We shouldn’t give up on block trains”

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May 7, 2026
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At ERFA’s annual rail freight event, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) was represented by speaker Kristian Schmidt. Not only did…