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- Days out in Essex suggestions from Greater Angliaby Roger Smith on Mai 3, 2024 at 6:20 pm
With some major events in Essex this month, Greater Anglia has a range of discounts on offer to […]
- Road closures as Scottish level crossing gets upgradedby Mark Wilson on Mai 3, 2024 at 3:03 pm
Late night closures of Raigmore Level Crossing are to take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend for […]
- Eurostar commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030by Roger Smith on Mai 3, 2024 at 1:48 pm
Eurostar issues its first sustainability report.
- ASLEF Strikes: CrossCountry passengers to face significant disruptionby Charlie Rothwell on Mai 3, 2024 at 12:03 pm
The operator will not be running services on Wednesday, 8 May.
- New models announced in all Bachmann rangesby Roger Smith on Mai 3, 2024 at 11:01 am
Bachmann Europe has announced details of new models in its Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish, […]
- Bank Holiday Disruption for passengers travelling from London and Birminghamby Mark Wilson on Mai 3, 2024 at 10:07 am
Passengers travelling from London Euston, London Marylebone and Birmingham New Street are being […]
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- UP expands partnership for freight servicesby pamela on Ebrill 30, 2024 at 12:50 pm
STG and Union Pacific Railroad signed an extension to their long-term partnership to provide better […]
- Contract awarded for Sharjah passenger stationby pamela on Ebrill 30, 2024 at 11:50 am
Etihad Rail awarded the design and construction contract to connect the UAE network’s mainline to […]
- Signalling contract awarded for UAE – Oman rail connectionby pamela on Ebrill 30, 2024 at 10:53 am
The Oman – Etihad Rail joint venture awarded the consortium of Siemens Mobility and Hassan Allam […]
- Siemens wins ETCS trackside contract in Finlandby pamela on Ebrill 30, 2024 at 10:02 am
Siemens Mobility will install the first ETCS in Finland, a contract which is part of the DigiRail […]
- Deutsche Bahn to renew 2000 km of railways in 2024by Doru Cireasa on Ebrill 30, 2024 at 8:31 am
Deutsche Bahn’s aging rail network contributes significantly to train delays. Now, fundamental […]
- ÖBB orders new Desiro ML trainsby pamela on Ebrill 30, 2024 at 8:05 am
Siemens Mobility has received an order from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) for an additional […]
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- Duos Granted Comprehensive Patent for Railcar Scanningby Joey Stoate on Mai 3, 2024 at 11:36 am
Another patent for Railcar Inspection Portal (“RIP®”) technology confirms Duos as the […]
- Amtrak Issues RFIs for Enhanced Wi-Fi Connectivityby Tiana May on Mai 3, 2024 at 10:43 am
Amtrak has issued two Request for Informations (RFIs) to support its delivery of high-speed Wi-Fi […]
- Technology Pioneer Inma Martinez Is IT-TRANS Keynote Speakerby Railway-News on Mai 3, 2024 at 10:26 am
Inma Martinez is a technology pioneer and AI scientist focused on the digital economy as a force […]
- ORR Publishes Track Access Dashboard for UK Rail Networkby Tiana May on Mai 3, 2024 at 8:46 am
For the first time, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published a track access dashboard that […]
- Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches Burwood Northby Tiana May on Mai 2, 2024 at 4:12 pm
Two Sydney Metro West tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Beatrice and Daphne, have reached the Burwood […]
- Update PK52 and CK92 Call for Aid Push Buttonsby Railway-News on Mai 2, 2024 at 2:39 pm
Update for the PK52 and CK92 Call for Aid Push Buttons Our PK52 and CK92 call for aid push buttons […]
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- Tram engineers to walk out in ‘bad faith’ rowon Mai 3, 2024 at 8:18 am
Tram engineers and fitters working for Transport for London are set to strike from 20.00 on 5 May […]
- Network Rail to spend ?135m on Bank Holiday schemeson Mai 2, 2024 at 9:19 am
More than 800 railway improvement projects are planned by Network Rail during the two bank holidays […]
- Porterbrook to electrify Long Marston test trackon Mai 1, 2024 at 7:06 am
Rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook has announced plans to electrify the Long Marston test […]
- Tuesday briefing: Old mine workings complicated landslip repairson Ebrill 30, 2024 at 10:01 am
TUESDAY BRIEFING: Landslip work completed near Pontefract ++ Global Centre of Rail Excellence […]
- Monday essay: Welcome to the hybrid railwayon Ebrill 29, 2024 at 10:01 am
Labour’s plans for the passenger railway have received plenty of attention over the past few […]
- Analysis: GBR ? is there a common ground?on Ebrill 26, 2024 at 1:01 am
Labour’s detailed proposals for railway reform are ambitious. They take the plans set out in […]
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- Restoration project: Mk.1 slam-door EMUby Richard Clinnick on Mai 2, 2024 at 1:41 pm
Richard Clinnick visits Strawberry Hill, where a small team are returning a Mk.1 slam-door unit to […]
- Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railwayby Robin Jones on Mai 1, 2024 at 9:50 am
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the wonderful world of model railways this weekend.
- Model Railway Show returns to Wensleydaleby Robin Jones on Mai 1, 2024 at 7:27 am
Wensleydale Railway is once again hosting its three-day Model Railway Show over the May Bank […]
- May 2024by Derek Wright on Ebrill 30, 2024 at 1:14 pm
The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews […]
- Tribute to WW2 railway heroby Alex Bestwick on Ebrill 29, 2024 at 1:03 pm
A memorial and dedication service honoured the life of LNER Railway Police Constable Robert Smith, […]
- Are we heading for a rolling stock crisis?by Chris Milner on Ebrill 29, 2024 at 8:00 am
Despite the rapid return to almost pre-Covid passenger numbers, 2023 saw several fleets of trains […]
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- ORR releases UK rail access data to push industry to improve efficiency by Noah Bovenizer on Mai 3, 2024 at 3:50 pm
The UK ORR published its track access dashboard for the first time to encourage accountability for the rail industry and improve efficiency. The post ORR releases UK rail access data to push industry to improve efficiency appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Brightline West chooses Siemens Mobility rolling stock by Patrick Rhys Atack on Mai 3, 2024 at 1:11 pm
Brightline West has chosen its current Florida train partner Siemens as preferred bidder for its California-Nevada high-speed line.The post Brightline West chooses Siemens Mobility rolling stock appeared first on Railway Technology.
- RATP and SNCF look to sell Systra consultancy companyby Noah Bovenizer on Mai 2, 2024 at 2:27 pm
RATP and SNCF are planning on selling a majority stake in Systra after entering negotiations with Latour Capital and Fimalac. The post RATP and SNCF look to sell Systra consultancy company appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Eurostar aiming to power fleet with 100% renewable energy by 2030by Noah Bovenizer on Mai 2, 2024 at 2:04 pm
Eurostar is aiming to use 100% renewable energy to power its trains by 2030, it has revealed in its first sustainability report. The post Eurostar aiming to power fleet with 100% renewable energy by 2030 appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Germany commits to ‘integral’ Deutschlandticket after pass’ first yearby Noah Bovenizer on Mai 1, 2024 at 10:55 pm
Germany has committed to continuing its unlimited rail travel ticket, Deutschlandticket, on the first anniversary of its introduction. The post Germany commits to ‘integral’ Deutschlandticket after pass’ first year appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Tanzania launches first test run on Dar es Salaam to Dodoma lineby Noah Bovenizer on Mai 1, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Tanzania conducted the inaugural test run of a train on its new Standard Gauge Railway between Dar es Salaam and its capital Dodoma.The post Tanzania launches first test run on Dar es Salaam to Dodoma line appeared first on Railway Technology.
- China’s rail authority applies to join OTIFby Patrick Rhys Atack on Mai 1, 2024 at 11:43 am
China's National Railway Authority has applied for associate membership of the international railway organisation OTIF.The post China’s rail authority applies to join OTIF appeared first on Railway Technology.
- Swiss tourist rail makes first move in driverless direction by Patrick Rhys Atack on Ebrill 30, 2024 at 3:47 pm
A Swiss rack railway has begun testing collision avoidance hardware which will be installed on future driverless trains.The post Swiss tourist rail makes first move in driverless direction appeared first on Railway Technology.
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- Webuild presents concept for ‘safe’ 700m span cable stayed Baltimore bridge replacementby Thomas Johnson on Mai 3, 2024 at 11:40 am
WeBuild has presented a concept design for a replacement Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, […]
- Government’s ‘irrational’ carbon reduction plan to face judicial review, High Court rulesby Rob Hakimian on Mai 3, 2024 at 10:42 am
The government’s 2023 Carbon Budget Delivery Plan will face a judicial review after a High Court […]
- UK planning system hinders leveraging private finance for transport projects, experts agreeby Thomas Johnson on Mai 3, 2024 at 10:19 am
The planning system in the UK is the biggest hinderance to leveraging private finance for major […]
- Norfolk Broads: Environment Agency to carry out River Yare embankment upgradesby Tom Pashby on Mai 3, 2024 at 8:07 am
The Broads Authority has granted planning permission to the Environment Agency for it to lead works […]
- Mega Projects spell mega problems: grappling with the looming talent shortageby Rob Hakimian on Mai 3, 2024 at 7:56 am
The UK’s civil engineering industry is facing a skills shortage that will make the 2007 ‘War […]
- Network Rail moving 200t of material following landslip near Scunthorpeby Tom Pashby on Mai 3, 2024 at 7:52 am
Network Rail engineers are assessing the railway at Frodingham near Scunthorpe after a suspected […]
- The Master Cutler – Friday 15th March 2024on Chwefror 8, 2024
125 Group, in conjunction with Retro Railtours, RailAdventure and Chiltern Railways are pleased to be supporting this tour by providing a rake of MK3 coaches to work with RailAdventure power ... Read more
- FOR SALE – MARK III RFM CATERING CAR 10206on Chwefror 4, 2024
As previously circulated in various forums, 125 Group has reluctantly identified that Loco-hauled Mark III catering vehicle 10206 is surplus to requirements. The sale notice can be found here. The ... Read more
- Midland Venturer Successon Hydref 30, 2023
It took almost 30 years and was then over too quickly! Our first railtour with our own HST set was an amazing experience and one we are eager to repeat ... Read more
- The Midland Ventureron Hydref 1, 2023
A railtour almost 30 years in the making! 125 Group are thrilled to announce the first main line rail tour using our very own HST! Running on SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2023, ... Read more
- GCRN Meet the Fleet – Sat 19th & Sun 20th Auguston Awst 14, 2023
125 Group will be taking part in GCRN’s Meet the Fleet event at Ruddington this coming weekend, Sat 19th and Sun 20th August 2023. Why not come along and take ... Read more