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South Yorkshire upgrades to impact Northern and CrossCountry services for two weekends

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May 6, 2026
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Train services in South and West Yorkshire will be disrupted over the next two weekends because of engineering work at Swinton near Rotherham.

Train derailment in Staffordshire causes widespread major disruption

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May 6, 2026
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A freight train has derailed in Bilbrook, Staffordshire, and is causing widespread major disruption this morning. The derailment happened earlier this morning and has blocked…

Train derailment in Staffordshire causes widespread major disruption

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May 6, 2026
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A freight train has derailed in Bilbrook, Staffordshire, and is causing widespread major disruption this morning. The derailment happened earlier this morning and has blocked…

Track and operations at Paddington station united under common leadership

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May 6, 2026
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Track and operations at London Paddington station, the UK’s third-busiest terminus, are being brought together under common leadership.

Big-screen techniques used to show the importance of rail safety

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May 5, 2026
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Network Rail has launched a series of films that use big screen production techniques to tell the importance of rail safety to school children.

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to Sussex railway next weekend

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May 5, 2026
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The Bluebell Railway in Sussex is inviting visitors to meet famous gaming character Sonic the Hedgehog™ next weekend (Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May).

Siemens to deliver up to 200 Double-Deck Trains to Swiss operator

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May 5, 2026
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Rolling stock manufacturer Siemens Mobility Switzerland has revealed that it has been awarded by SBB to deliver 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, to be used on the Zurich S-Bahn network starting in 2031.

TV adverts promote Amrak’s next-generation trains

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May 4, 2026
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Amtrak has launched new TV advertisements to promote its next-generation Acela trains.

Book Review: Class 43 Locomotives in Scotland – The High Speed Trains by Colin J. Howat

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May 4, 2026
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Class 43 Locomotives in Scotland illustrates their use on services throughout the country since their debut in the late 1970s.

GB Railfreight and Maritime Transport agree new multi-year deal

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May 4, 2026
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Logistics company Maritime Transport and freight operator GB Railfreight have agreed a new contract to transport freight across the UK.