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JNS publishes new European wheel regulations, but Switzerland does not give up

Marco Raimondi
January 7, 2026
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The Joint Network Secretariat (JNS) published its final report on the 2023 derailment inside the Gotthard Base Tunnel, providing new risk control measures for rail…

Alstom wraps up £49 million signalling works on Farncombe to Petersfield line

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January 7, 2026
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Alstom is celebrating after it successfully delivered new innovative signalling, first-of-type level crossings and other assets between Farncombe in Surrey and Petersfield in Hampshire on the Portsmouth Direct line. The £49 million project has upgraded a section of UK railway built more than 150 years ago with much-needed technology enhancements that offers greater reliability for […]

Data of the week: ETCS and electrification move at a snail’s pace in Germany

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January 7, 2026
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In the last days of 2025, the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) published its annual rail market report. RailFreight.com discussed some aspects of the findings…

UK West Coast bridge replacement scare

Simon Walton
January 7, 2026
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There was a scary weekend delay with a much-anticipated bridge replacement on the West Coast Main Line. Work is underway to renew the Clifton Bridge,…

KLM Goes To Germany To Retrieve More De-Icing Fluid As Cancellations Rise To Nearly 2,400

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January 7, 2026
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The shortage arises as the airline continues intensive de-icing operations, using approximately 85,000 liters of fluid to keep aircraft operational.

US Air Force teams up with Australian Army for joint exercise

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January 7, 2026
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Exercise Kenney Strikes Back saw USAF C-17 Globemaster IIIs, operated by 62nd Airlift Wing, loaded with high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) from 10th Brigade’s 14th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery alongside Australian Army Bushmasters …

Algae Swirls Across a South African Reservoir

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January 7, 2026
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Vivid green blooms form, drift, and fade in Hartbeespoortdam reservoir over the course of a year.

Emirates scouts Aussie maintenance engineers as shortage continues

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January 7, 2026
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The Gulf carrier will host information sessions in Sydney on 21 and 22 January for positions in Dubai as it seeks to bring on 17,300 new staff members across 350 roles this year. It comes as the local industry continues to struggle with a small talent …

Superjumbo Down Under: Every Airbus A380 Route To Australia In 2026

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January 7, 2026
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How to fly on the A380 in Australia this year.

Defence fined over RAAF Williamtown worker death

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January 7, 2026
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The Department of Defence pleaded guilty to a single charge under section 33 of the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act, admitting it did not take reasonably practicable measures to eliminate or minimise the health and safety risks to a Royal Austr…