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3-day Branch Line Society tour to Scotland in June

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May 4, 2026
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For three days in June, the Branch Line Society is running a Class 50-hauled rail tour to Scotland; “The Lord of the Isles”.

Railway photo competition winners – Week 17 2026

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May 4, 2026
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Here are the winning pictures for this week

Hampshire station hosts Guide Dog puppy training session

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May 4, 2026
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On Wednesday, 29th April, as part of International Guide Dog Day, Basingstoke station was host to some Guide Dog puppies and their handlers.

Trackside turbines to harness power from passing trains

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May 3, 2026
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Publicly-owned train operator LNER has revealed that it is working with clean energy infrastructure experts Treeva to pioneer a system for capturing energy from turbulent airflow adjacent to the railway and turning it into clean, renewable energy.

Planned merger between two major American railroads

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May 3, 2026
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted an application to merge to the USA’s Surface Transportation Board.

Hydrogen-powered trains for Romania

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May 2, 2026
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Siemens has been awarded a contract to supply Romania with its first fleet of trains powered by hydrogen,

Siemens to install advanced signalling technology in New York’s subway

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May 2, 2026
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New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has awarded a contract to Siemens Mobility to modernise lines on the city’s subway network.

Train services to return to Somerset railway line as contracts signed

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May 2, 2026
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Contracts worth £200m have been signed at Bristol Temple Meads, which will reinstate the Portishead railway line for the first time in 60 years. Work…

Railway industry launches new, coordinated approach to AI

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April 30, 2026
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The UK rail industry has launched its first joint plan for using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the reliability and efficiency of train services.

Disruption to services during May bank holiday in southeast England

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April 29, 2026
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Because of engineering work, some train services in South London, Kent, and Sussex will be disrupted during the early May bank holiday weekend.