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London residents invited to have their say on HS2 Headhouse designs

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February 10, 2024
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HS2 has launched a consultation into its proposed designs for the headhouse at its Euston Portal.

Platforms reopen after Roof Repairs at Birmingham New Street

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February 10, 2024
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All platforms have reopened at Birmingham New Street following the completion of repairs to the concrete roof.

Weekend disruption to CrossCountry services in Birmingham area

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February 9, 2024
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CrossCountry services in the Birmingham area will be disrupted each weekend until the beginning of March to allow construction of a bridge for HS2.

Rail freight volumes between China and Kazakhstan reach record high

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February 9, 2024
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Rail freight volumes between China and Kazakhstan have reached a new record in 2023. Volumes grew by 22 per cent in comparison to the previous year. In total, volumes amounted to 28 million tonnes. Representatives of Chinese and Kazakh rail operators presented the new rail freight numbers at a meeting in the Chinese province of […]

Easter brings timetable changes for freight traffic via the Gotthard axis

Nikos Papatolios
February 8, 2024
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SBB will adjust the service timetable through the Gotthard axis for the Easter period, bringing some changes for freight traffic. The Swiss company aims to facilitate commuters during the holidays and thus will increase passenger itineraries. As a result, freight traffic will be largely redirected via the Simplon tunnel. However, after Easter, most freight services […]

Train changes in Lincolnshire as bridge work commences

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February 8, 2024
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The unique sliding bridge will see 9-days of essential work during which changes to rail services between Doncaster and Scunthorpe will be in place

Train changes in Lincolnshire as bridge work commences

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February 8, 2024
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The unique sliding bridge will see 9-days of essential work during which changes to rail services between Doncaster and Scunthorpe will be in place

EU: Rail Baltica needs to be done by 2030 with or without Riga

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February 8, 2024
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The European Commission has been clear about its demands for the construction of Rail Baltica. The railway needs to be finished and have trains running by 2030 to continue funding. A key question is whether or not Latvian capital city Riga will be connected to the line by that time. In Latvia, the Rail Baltica […]

EU: Rail Baltica needs to be done by 2030 with or without Riga

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February 8, 2024
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EU to invest 10 billion euros in Middle Corridor

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February 8, 2024
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The European Union is allocating 10 billion euros for the development of the so-called Middle Corridor. It has identified 33 infrastructure projects to be financed, among which are many rail projects. The EU hopes to create an alternative transport route that circumvents Russian infrastructure. The currently allocated 10 billion euros will be spent on infrastructure […]