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Vanguard STS looks to develop its fuel cell technology as HydroShunter offered to market UK: The fuel cell-powered HydroShunter prototype developed by Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions has made its first public run under hydrogen power at the Severn Valley Railway.

The fuel cell-powered HydroShunter prototype developed by Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions has made its first public run under hydrogen power at the Severn Valley Railway.

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10.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vanguard STS looks to develop its fuel cell technology as HydroShunter offered to market https://bit.ly/4s3HoA5

10.03.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northampton Strategic Rail Freight Interchange officially opened UK: Maritime Transport has officially opened the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, its ninth rail freight terminal.

Rail and road logistics company Maritime Transport has held a ceremony to officially open the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, its ninth rail freight terminal.
www.railwaygazette.com/uk/northampt...

10.03.2026 10:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northampton Strategic Rail Freight Interchange officially opened https://bit.ly/40UNIhb

10.03.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The official source for trains in Great Britain | National Rail The gateway to Britain's national rail network. The portal to rail travel, including train times, information, fares enquiries, promotions and tickets

πŸ™‚ Good morning, we're now using BlueSky to keep you up to date with your journeys on c2c. Send us your questions and one of the team will do their best to respond.

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09.03.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Train operators call on innovators to solve four challenges UK: The latest round of the Future Labs innovation programme is seeking proposals to address four challenges faced by train operators.

The latest round of the Future Labs innovation programme is seeking proposals to address four challenges faced by train operators www.railwaygazette.com/uk/train-ope...

09.03.2026 13:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Train operators call on innovators to solve four challenges https://bit.ly/479fb2v

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ScotRail seeks financing options for replacement suburban trains UK: ScotRail has begun the process of selecting a company to finance and own the electric and battery-electric multiple-units which it plans to order to replace much of its suburban fleet from the ear...

#ScotRail has begun the process of selecting a company to finance and own the electric and battery-electric multiple-units which it plans to order to replace much of its suburban fleet from the early 2030s.
www.railwaygazette.com/uk/scotrail-...

06.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DB Cargo UK reorganises management team around four areas of focus UK: DB Cargo UK has reorganised its senior management team, with CEO Andrea Rossi saying the changes would 'strengthen accountability and ensure we are set up to continue to deliver best in class serv...

DB Cargo UK has reorganised its senior management team, with CEO Andrea Rossi saying the changes would β€˜strengthen accountability and ensure we are set up to continue to deliver best in class services’ www.railwaygazette.com/uk/db-cargo-...

06.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ScotRail seeks financing options for replacement suburban trains https://bit.ly/4cBLmLv

06.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Work begins on next phase of Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration programme UK: Colas Rail UK has begun construction of an 800 m section of Very Light Rail track between Coventry University Technology Park and the railway station as part of the city council's VLR pilot progra...

Colas Rail UK has begun construction of an 800 m section of Very Light Rail track between #Coventry University Technology Park and the railway station as part of the city council’s VLR pilot programme www.railwaygazette.com/uk/work-begi...

05.03.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Work begins on next phase of Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration programme https://bit.ly/4stbuwB

05.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK railway news round-up https://bit.ly/4r81jMP

05.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Underground solar power contract awarded https://bit.ly/4clHSwp

05.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Underground solar power contract awarded UK: Transport for London has appointed SSE Energy Solutions to build and operate solar installations to provide zero-carbon electricity directly to the London Underground.

Transport for London has appointed SSE Energy Solutions to build and operate solar installations to provide zero-carbon electricity directly to the #LondonUnderground through a private wire scheme www.railwaygazette.com/metro/underg...

04.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RMT calls for maintenance patrols to have better access to welfare facilities UK: The RMT trade union has called on Network Rail to ensure that all maintenance patrol workers to have guaranteed access to adequate toilet and washing facilities, with documentation of suitable wel...

The RMT union @rmtunion.bsky.social has called on Network Rail to ensure that all maintenance patrol workers to have guaranteed access to adequate toilet and washing facilities. Full story and NR's response
www.railwaygazette.com/uk/rmt-calls...

04.03.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RMT calls for maintenance patrols to have better access to welfare facilities https://bit.ly/4spjqyZ

04.03.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northern Trains commits to rectifying accessibility failings https://bit.ly/4rH3kAI

03.03.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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GB Railfreight and HyOrc to look at alternative fuels for legacy locos UK: GB Railfreight is to work with HyOrc to investigate out what would be required to retrofit Class 66 diesel locomotives with 'zero‑emission‑ready' traction technology.

GB Railfreight is to work with HyOrc Corp to investigate what would be required to retrofit Class 66 diesel locomotives with the US company’s β€˜zero‑emission‑ready’ traction technology www.railwaygazette.com/uk/gb-railfr...

03.03.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Unobtrusive monitoring techniques reduce safety risks at Victa Railfreight https://bit.ly/4aV54Rb

03.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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GB Railfreight and HyOrc to look at alternative fuels for legacy locos https://bit.ly/4l3gqFO

02.03.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Southeastern gets stuck in with new floor adhesive https://bit.ly/4aFAnPM

27.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Management course launch invokes spirit of British Rail graduate scheme UK: The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators has launched a pilot management training programme designed to develop operational leaders with a whole-system understanding of the rail sector.

The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators invokes the spirit of the former British Rail Graduate Scheme as it launches a β€˜whole system’ management training programme www.railwaygazette.com/uk/managemen...

26.02.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK railway news round-up This week's round-up of business news from the UK railway industry.

This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry www.railwaygazette.com/uk/uk-railwa...

26.02.2026 10:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trainline CEO Jody Ford to step down https://bit.ly/40x8hQA

26.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK railway news round-up https://bit.ly/4sbAnfZ

26.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Network Rail to take over Barking terminal in effort to boost cross-Channel rail freight UK: Network Rail and its property development company Platform4 are to take a long-term lease of the Barking Eurohub freight terminal in east London, and have begun discussions with companies interest...

Network Rail is to take a long-term lease of the Barking Eurohub freight terminal in east London, and has begun discussions with companies interested in operating regular intermodal trains to the site via the Channel Tunnel www.railwaygazette.com/uk/network-r...

25.02.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Network Rail to take over Barking terminal in effort to boost cross-Channel rail freight https://bit.ly/4b8ICUt

25.02.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility widens from March 1 https://bit.ly/4aRuSwf

25.02.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stations funded as Welsh rail prospectus sets out long-term aspirations UK: The UK government has confirmed funding for seven new stations in Wales, including five so-called 'Burns stations' on the South Wales main line proposed following cancellation of a major M4 motorw...

Funding has been confirmed for stations at Magor & Undy, Llanwern, Cardiff East, Newport West, Somerton, Cardiff Parkway and Deeside Industrial Park, while Transport for Wales has issued a Β£14bn rail investment prospectus outlining projects to 2040 and beyond.
www.railwaygazette.com/uk/stations-...

24.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0