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- West Yorkshire road to close for railway upgrade workby Janine Booth on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm
The A641 Bradford Road / Northgate will close to both vehicles and pedestrians over some Sundays […]
- Severn Valley Railway landslip appeal gets backing from Francis Bourgeoisby Michael Holden on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 5:57 pm
A new video from Francis Bourgeois highlights the severity of the landslip at the Severn Valley […]
- Investigation launched after child fatally injured after being hit by Croydon trainby Victoria Thompson on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 2:59 pm
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation after a child was fatally […]
- Over 150,000 customers choose new Pay As You Go rail ticketing in Walesby Michael Holden on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 12:50 pm
Transport for Wales say that more than 150,000 passengers have used the Pay As You Go ticketing […]
- National Railway Museum confirms £15m Government fundingby Michael Holden on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 12:34 pm
The National Railway Museum has announced that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local […]
- New livery for Norfolk based steam locomotiveby Michael Holden on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Norfolk-based 7F No. 53809 is to gain a new livery during her 100th anniversary year. As well […]
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- SNCB to introduce new fare structureby Andrei Dumitru on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 2:24 pm
SNCB has announced a major overhaul of its fare structure, set to take effect before the end of […]
- Network Rail fined GBP 3.75 millionby Andrei Dumitru on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 11:36 am
Network Rail has been fined GBP 3.75 million and ordered to pay GBP 175,000 in costs after pleading […]
- Nordic countries are preparing transport for a crisisby pamela on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 10:45 am
The Nordic countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intensify the cross-border […]
- Adif is getting ready for the FRMCS testingby pamela on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 9:52 am
Adif has launched a tender for a contract covering the first phase of a FRMCS pilot project […]
- RB Rail submits funding application under CEF-Digital Programmeby Andrei Dumitru on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 8:38 am
RB Rail AS, on behalf of the ministries responsible for the Rail Baltica project in the three […]
- HS1 Ltd rebrands as London St. Pancras Highspeedby Andrei Dumitru on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 7:39 am
HS1 Ltd, the operator of the UK’s only high-speed rail link, has rebranded as London St. Pancras […]
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- Leveraging Data Analytics to Drive Talent Acquisition Decisionsby Ellen Davies on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 4:02 pm
Today’s leaders are using data analytics as a decision-making tool. It provides insight into past […]
- The VMD 3111 – A Display That’s Tougher Than Your Morning Coffee!by Joey Stoate on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 2:54 pm
Brighten Up Your Ride: The VMD 3111 – A Display That’s Tougher Than Your Morning Coffee! […]
- Amtrak Partners with Private Sector on Major Rail Infrastructure Investmentsby Tiana May on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 12:57 pm
Amtrak, in collaboration with private sector partners from construction, manufacturing, rail […]
- What is a False Positive?by Ellen Davies on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 12:35 pm
In the world of railway safety, ensuring that tracks and the surrounding environment and structures […]
- US: CTA to Pilot Automated ROW Intrusion Detection Systemby Joey Stoate on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 12:05 pm
The Chicago Transit Board has approved a 60,000 USD funding award to STV for the development of a […]
- Navigating the Final Stretch of Winter: Protecting Mountain Railways from Seasonal Hazardsby Ellen Davies on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 11:40 am
Mountain railways face well-documented challenges every winter. Cold-weather hazards threaten […]
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- Network Rail warned over condition of structureson Chwefror 17, 2025 at 10:37 am
The Office of Rail and Road has published a letter it has sent to Network Rail, in which it warns […]
- RMT suspends Avanti strikes but Elizabeth Line drivers plan walkoutson Chwefror 14, 2025 at 10:17 am
Talks between the RMT and Avanti West Coast over the terms of rest day working have reached an […]
- New name unveiled for HS1 contractoron Chwefror 13, 2025 at 9:32 am
The owners of the HS1 concession have unveiled a new name for their enterprise. From now on, the […]
- Union criticises Southeastern ticket office closureson Chwefror 12, 2025 at 8:36 am
The RMT has criticised closures of Southeastern ticket offices, which it says were closed for about […]
- Portishead reopening gets green lighton Chwefror 11, 2025 at 9:19 am
Plans to reopen the railway to Portishead near Bristol are going ahead. The scheme had been […]
- Monday essay: More open access? It looks like thumbs downon Chwefror 10, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transport groups have a long history, and they are still playing a major part in the industry at […]
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- University of New Mexico spearheads research to improve small railroad safetyby RanjithKumar Dharma on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 3:12 pm
UNM School of Engineering in the US has announced research aimed at improving safety and maintenance on small railroad lines. The post University of New Mexico spearheads research to improve small railroad safety appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Canada invests $23m in rail projects to enhance supply chain resilienceby RanjithKumar Dharma on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 3:09 pm
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of up to C$33.1m ($23.3m) to bolster the nation's rail infrastructure The post Canada invests $23m in rail projects to enhance supply chain resilience appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Hitachi to modernise San Francisco’s Muni Railway signalling systemby Archana Rani on Chwefror 14, 2025 at 3:41 pm
Hitachi Rail has secured a contract with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) in California, US to overhaul the signalling system of the Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit. The post Hitachi to modernise San Francisco’s Muni Railway signalling system appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Keolis, MBTA seek bids for battery-electric trains on Fairmount Line in USby Archana Rani on Chwefror 14, 2025 at 3:38 pm
Keolis and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) are seeking bids for seven battery-electric multiple unit (BEMU) trainsets for operation on Boston's Fairmount Line in the US. The post Keolis, MBTA seek bids for battery-electric trains on Fairmount Line in US appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Siemens, Leonhard Weiss win $2.9bn Deutsche Bahn technology contractby RanjithKumar Dharma on Chwefror 14, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Siemens Mobility has secured a €2.8bn ($2.9bn) contract from Deutsche Bahn (DB) to supply modern control and safety technology. The post Siemens, Leonhard Weiss win $2.9bn Deutsche Bahn technology contract appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Akiem begins Dragon-2 locomotive roll out in Central Europeby RanjithKumar Dharma on Chwefror 14, 2025 at 3:28 pm
Akiem, a locomotive company, has commenced the roll out of its Dragon-2 locomotives to enhance rail services in Central Europe. The post Akiem begins Dragon-2 locomotive roll out in Central Europe appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Introducing the Railway Technology Excellence Awards 2025by lokendergd on Chwefror 13, 2025 at 7:06 am
The 2025 Railway Technology Excellence Awards are open for submissions. Download our Research Guide for more details The post Introducing the Railway Technology Excellence Awards 2025 appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Eurostar launches WeChat mini-programme for Chinese travellersby RanjithKumar Dharma on Chwefror 12, 2025 at 3:41 pm
Eurostar has partnered with EuroPass and PayXpert to launch a WeChat mini-programme, making it easier for Chinese travellers The post Eurostar launches WeChat mini-programme for Chinese travellers appeared first on Railway Technology.
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- ORR launching investigation into ‘systemic issues’ in Network Rail’s structural examinationsby Thomas Johnson on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 2:08 pm
Regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has penned a scathing letter calling out “systemic […]
- GE Hitachi says former coal and gas-fired power station sites could host its SMRsby Tom Pashby on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 12:40 pm
Sites previously used for coal or gas-fired power stations could be attractive as possible […]
- South Wales microreactor project first to start nuclear site licence process in nearly 50 yearsby Tom Pashby on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 12:06 pm
Last Energy UK is moving ahead with its south Wales microreactor project as it has become the first […]
- Mass US government infrastructure services layoffs as Trump and Musk begin ‘efficiency’ purgeby Thomas Johnson on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 11:30 am
US president Donald Trump has begun his planned shrinking of the government’s workforce, […]
- Ground broken on £2.5bn subsea electricity link between England and Scotlandby Rob Hakimian on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 11:16 am
Construction has officially commenced on the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1), a major subsea […]
- £85M Irish cross-border bridge project progresses with piling worksby Nia Kajastie on Chwefror 17, 2025 at 8:59 am
The €102M (£85M) project to connect communities north and south of the Irish border with the […]
- Membership for Christmas!on Rhagfyr 19, 2024
The shops are busy, parking is a nightmare, you’ve run out of present ideas….well why not gift a 125Group membership instead? It’s easy…just click the link below and we’ll do ... Read more
- Last chance to order for Christmas deliveryon Rhagfyr 7, 2024
Just a reminder that our elves are busy helping Santa to pack his High Speed Sleigh, so this is the last weekend to order our exclusive EMR “ End of ... Read more
- 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