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- New Lancashire home for steam locomotive 34081 92 Squadronby Michael Holden on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 7:57 pm
34081 ’92 Squadron’ is to leave its current home of the Nene Valley Railway for pastures new at […]
- Gavin and Stacey: Train named ahead of final episodeby Michael Holden on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 4:15 pm
A Transport for Wales Class 231 train has been named ‘Gavin and Stacey’ ahead of their final […]
- Jacobite Steam Train: West Coast releases carriage updateby Michael Holden on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 3:55 pm
West Coast Railways has released an update on one of the carriages that is used on The Jacobite. […]
- Three GWR steam locomotives set for Great Central Railway visitby Roger Smith on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 3:31 pm
The Great Central Railway will have three very-special guest steam locomotives running during its […]
- London railway stations now mapped on Google Street Viewby Roger Smith on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 1:28 pm
Passengers using some of London’s major railway station can now access Google Street View to help […]
- Competition: Win a copy of Milford Haven and Neyland Branchesby Michael Holden on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 12:39 pm
Details on how to enter the competition are below. You can view all our current competitions […]
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- FirstGroup acquires London-South Wales open accessby Andrei Dumitru on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 1:51 pm
FirstGroup plc announces that it has completed the acquisition of Grand Union Trains GWML Holdings […]
- Siemens Mobility to provide propulsion systems for CAFby Andrei Dumitru on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Siemens Mobility announces it has reached an agreement with Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF […]
- 8 new stops to open in Silesian Voivodeshipby pamela on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 11:13 am
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe will put into passenger operation 8 new rail stops in Silesian […]
- Two Macau LRT lines begin commercial operationsby Andrei Dumitru on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 10:00 am
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the delivery of the Macau Light Rapid Transit […]
- Winner announced for Warsaw new depotby pamela on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 9:00 am
PKP Intercity selected Mostostal Warszawa to design and construct a new locomotive depot in Warsaw […]
- Sydney Trains’ new Mariyung train enters serviceby Andrei Dumitru on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 8:20 am
Newcastle and Central Coast passengers were the first to enjoy Sydney Trains’ new Mariyung train […]
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- Amtrak Presents Details of Its NextGen Acela Fleetby Tiana May on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 2:14 pm
Amtrak has presented details of its NextGen Acela high-speed trainsets, manufactured by Alstom. […]
- MMS Solutions at RailSoft Business Solutionsby Railway-News on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 12:13 pm
Maintenance Management System (MMS) solutions at RailSoft Business Solutions Petrosoft.pl, a […]
- Tensorex C+ Training Course Developed By Mosdorfer Railby Railway-News on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 11:24 am
Mosdorfer Rail recently developed a new training course in the Installation and Maintenance of our […]
- Southeastern and Hitachi Rail Sign Maintenance Deal for Javelin Trainsby Tiana May on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 11:13 am
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed a new maintenance contract for the Class 395 […]
- UK: South Western Railway Launches Aventra Fleetby Tiana May on Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 10:58 am
South Western Railway (SWR) has launched its new Aventra fleet, consisting of 90 Class 701 Arterio […]
- The Future of Public Transit Amid Post-Election Uncertaintyby Tiana May on Rhagfyr 4, 2024 at 3:22 pm
Politics and elections significantly influence the future of public transport in each nation […]
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- First aims for Devon after completing Grand Union dealon Rhagfyr 5, 2024 at 8:02 am
FirstGroup is stepping up its open access ambitions by completing the buyout of Grand Union Trains […]
- Government reveals first three operators to be renationalised after law changeon Rhagfyr 4, 2024 at 1:01 am
South Western Railway will be the first private passenger operator to be renationalised in May 2025 […]
- Ashington line to open this month after ‘challenges’ were overcomeon Rhagfyr 3, 2024 at 9:07 am
The restored Northumberland Line between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ashington will welcome its first […]
- Statistical soupon Rhagfyr 2, 2024 at 1:01 am
The latest statistics from the Office of Rail and Road show that revenue from train fares rose by […]
- New transport secretary namedon Tachwedd 29, 2024 at 12:38 pm
A new transport secretary has been appointed by the Prime Minister, after Louise Haigh’s […]
- Transport secretary Louise Haigh resignson Tachwedd 29, 2024 at 7:13 am
Transport secretary Louise Haigh has resigned over a conviction she received in 2014 in connection […]
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- Plan for taking more UK TOCs into public ownership publishedby Patrick Rhys Atack on Rhagfyr 4, 2024 at 5:08 pm
The UK government has announced its plans to take three more TOCs into government control in 2025. The post Plan for taking more UK TOCs into public ownership published appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Sweco chosen as partner for light rail network expansion in Helsinkiby Vasanthi Vara on Rhagfyr 4, 2024 at 4:34 pm
Sweco joined an alliance tasked with delivering design and engineering services for light rail expansion in Helsinki. The post Sweco chosen as partner for light rail network expansion in Helsinki appeared first on Railway Technology.
- A sticky situation: managing rail adhesionby Keri Allan on Rhagfyr 4, 2024 at 3:12 pm
Leaves on the line may seem trivial to the average traveller, but the consequences when it comes to rail adhesion could be great. The post A sticky situation: managing rail adhesion appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Good news for humans: AI doesn’t do judgementby elsie on Rhagfyr 4, 2024 at 12:08 pm
Human judgement is still irreplaceable despite advancements in AI, reinforcing the value of critical thinking and decision-making. The post Good news for humans: AI doesn’t do judgement appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Macau LRT Seac Pai Van and Hengqin extension lines commence operationsby RanjithKumar Dharma on Rhagfyr 3, 2024 at 4:17 pm
MHI has commenced commercial operations for the Macau Light Rapid Transit (Macau LRT) Seac Pai Van and Hengqin Extension Lines. The post Macau LRT Seac Pai Van and Hengqin extension lines commence operations appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Network Rail announces East Coast Main Line digital signalling tests successby RanjithKumar Dharma on Rhagfyr 3, 2024 at 4:15 pm
Network Rail, a UK-based railway network manager, has announced the completion of digital in-cab signalling tests on the East Coast Main Line. The post Network Rail announces East Coast Main Line digital signalling tests success appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Greece’s first driverless metro launched in Thessalonikiby Vasanthi Vara on Rhagfyr 2, 2024 at 2:54 pm
Phase one of Greece’s first driverless metro, featuring Hitachi Rail's digital signalling technology, has been inaugurated in Thessaloniki. The post Greece’s first driverless metro launched in Thessaloniki appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Back to the office: How it’s transforming employee happiness and job satisfactionby Nikki Thompson on Rhagfyr 2, 2024 at 2:51 pm
The post Back to the office: How it’s transforming employee happiness and job satisfaction appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Railtour to East Lancashire Railway – 8th November 2024 – SOLD OUTon Hydref 2, 2024
125 Group are excited to offer you the chance of a trip from Derbyshire to Bury ahead of the East Lancashire Railway DMU Gala. This is a ONE WAY journey ... Read more
- Shop Update – September 2024on Medi 16, 2024
As we rapidly approach the last quarter of 2024, thoughts are starting to turn towards the festive season. In order to help all those budding Santa’s out there, we’ve added ... Read more
- Sir Kenneth Grangeon Gorffennaf 22, 2024
125 Group are sad to confirm that our Honorary President, Sir Kenneth Grange has passed away at the age of 95. Sir Kenneth became a key designer for many iconic ... Read more
- Midland Railway – Ale on the Rails 20th/21st Julyon Gorffennaf 14, 2024
We are pleased to be supporting the Midland Railway – Butterley Ale on the Rails event on Sat 20th and Sun 21st July. 43025 will be operating along with our ... Read more
- Midland Railway – Butterley 80s Weekend 8th/9th Juneon Mai 25, 2024
125 Group are pleased to announce that we will be providing not just one, but TWO HST sets (subject to availability on the day) for Midland Railway – Butterley 80’s ... Read more