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Second round of consultation launches on UK Intermodal Logistics Park North

Simon Walton
October 30, 2025
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Plans have progressed for a new Strategic Rail Freight Interchange, potentially replacing Trafford Park terminal in Manchester.

Hot reefer demand in Southampton

Simon Walton
October 30, 2025
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Cold-stored traffic is expected to grow at the container terminal in Southampton. DP World has installed an extra 300 reefer points in anticipation.

Romanian who stabbed Aussie girl, 11, in London has murder charge dropped

Helen Carrie
October 30, 2025
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Prosecutors said he had a psychotic condition so it could not be proven that he “intended to kill”.

What is the meaning behind the UK band name ‘Joy Division’

Helen Carrie
October 30, 2025
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In his memoir, Sumner described the decision as “mischievous” but noted that he would not choose the name today.

East West Rail inspires next generation of engineers at live infrastructure site

Guest authors
October 30, 2025
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East West Rail (EWR) is helping shape the future of ground engineering after offering Early Career Professionals (ECPs) a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a live infrastructure site. Seventeen ECPs recently joined the EWR Ground Investigation (GI) team at Chapel Hill in Cambridgeshire, part of some wider survey work, for a full day of immersive learning and practical engagement. Organised by EWR Investigation […]

Birmingham stations gear up for the festive season

Guest authors
October 29, 2025
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Birmingham’s famous German Christmas market opens this weekend, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to use the train to visit it in the build up to Christmas. The annual attraction is a firm favourite in the city’s calendar of events, drawing millions of visitors each year. Birmingham New Street – along with Birmingham Moor […]

CIROAO Endorses Groundbreaking Railway Mission Resilience Programme Supporting Rail Workforce Wellbeing

Guest authors
October 29, 2025
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The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators Awarding Organisation (CIROAO) joined industry leaders at the Houses of Parliament this week to celebrate the Railway Mission’s ongoing pastoral support for the rail workforce and the launch of its newly endorsed Paideia Coaching Resilience Training Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to strengthen wellbeing and resilience across the UK rail […]

LNER enhances driver training app with Velociti Solutions

Guest authors
October 29, 2025
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LNER has developed a driver training (ERTMS DMI) app in collaboration with Velociti Solutions to provide drivers with the most realistic and effective learning experience. This update features more realistic simulations, more accurate screen layouts, additional scenarios and enhanced guidance. The ERTMS DMI app is a key support tool to sit alongside LNER’s training program, […]

Hospital gets low-carbon heating from data centres

Helen Carrie
October 29, 2025
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It involves taking wasted heat from data centres and from an energy centre located in the north of the city that will be powered by heat pumps.

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Award-winning author and poet visits Alstom train depot in London to mark Black History Month

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October 29, 2025
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Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has welcomed award-winning author and poet, Patience Agbabi, to its Golders Green Traincare Centre in North London. Organised as part of Alstom’s wider Black History Month programme in the UK and Ireland, Patience gave a talk to staff about her life, career and Black identity – as well […]