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Newcastle sees return of InterCity 225 trains

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March 31, 2026
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After a five-year absence, InterCity 225 trains are once again operating London North Eastern Railway (LNER) services on the East Coast Mail Line.

Intramotev signs commercial agreement with R. J. Corman

gobstopper
March 31, 2026
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The agreement covers the use of the battery-powered railcars in industrial switching operations.

Intramotev signs commercial agreement with R. J. Corman

gobstopper
March 31, 2026
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The agreement covers the use of the battery-powered railcars in industrial switching operations.

Public consultation on proposed rail upgrades between Standedge and Gledholt (Huddersfield) extended

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March 31, 2026
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The public consultation on proposed rail upgrades between Standedge and Gledholt has been extended, giving communities in and around Huddersfield more time to share their views. The consultation, which opened on Monday 16 February 2026, has been extended until Friday 24 April 2026. The extension provides a further opportunity for residents, businesses and stakeholders to […]

Massive 25-Hour Flights: Qantas’ 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026

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March 31, 2026
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Huge changes are coming to Qantas’ longest services. See them all here!

Vienna corridor capacity to increase by 2029

gobstopper
March 31, 2026
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ÖBB is expanding Wiener Neustadt station to boost capacity on Austria’s key southbound rail corridor, with four tracks planned by 2029.

Vienna corridor capacity to increase by 2029

gobstopper
March 31, 2026
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ÖBB is expanding Wiener Neustadt station to boost capacity on Austria’s key southbound rail corridor, with four tracks planned by 2029.

Road freight is the only mode of transport that grew in the past decade

Marco Raimondi
March 31, 2026
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Since the beginning of the 2010s, EU institutions have introduced goals to reduce road freight transport in favour of more sustainable modes, especially rail. However,…

DB Cargo close to operational profitability, mostly thanks to subsidies

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March 31, 2026
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The German rail freight operator DB Cargo is one of the hot topics in the industry. Besieged by EU law, but mostly also hindered by…

Train services resume between Exeter and Barnstaple following eight days of track renewal work

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March 31, 2026
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Trains have resumed on the North Devon line following Network Rail’s eight-day track renewal in the Crediton area. On Saturday 21 March, engineers began replacing rail, sleepers and ballast (the stone that supports the track) between Barnstaple and Taw, before moving to the Chenson area last Wednesday to install a second stretch of track. During […]