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Romania confirms controversial plan: CFR Marfă assets to go to Carpatica Feroviar

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October 22, 2024
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What was expected now seems to be confirmed, as Romania’s newly founded state-owned rail freight operator Carpatica Feroviar is supposed to take over assets from…

Vietnam’s railway to China to cost around 6.5 billion euros

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October 22, 2024
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The Vietnam Railway Authority officially asked the country’s Ministry of Transport to approve the planning of a railway which will connect Vietnam to China. The…

Chinese rail freight posts record one billion quarterly tonnes

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October 22, 2024
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The Chinese state-owned rail operator Chinese State Railway Group (CSRG) has grown its quarterly freight volumes to a new record high. In the third quarter…

Slippery rails cause disruption to trains across Wales

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October 22, 2024
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Transport for Wales is urging passengers to plan ahead, as slippery rails caused by the autumn leaf-fall season is causing delays across the network.

Using the Antwerp rail yard will be cheaper thanks to 11-million-euro subsidy

Marco Raimondi
October 22, 2024
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The European Commission approved a scheme for 11 million euros to provide financial support to companies carrying out single wagonload transport services at the marshalling…

Hat-trick of Birmingham football matches poses challenge for train operators

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October 22, 2024
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Railways in the West Midlands face a challenging time on 22nd October when three football matches will be played at grounds a few miles apart.

Attempted murder charge made after stabbing at West Midlands railway station

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October 22, 2024
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The British Transport Police say that a charge has been made after a serious assault at Bescot Stadium station at the weekend. Deng Cholmajek, who…

Streamlined steam locomotive to pass through Hertfordshire this Wednesday

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October 22, 2024
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60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will pass through Hertfordshire this Wednesday, as it heads back to base after visiting the Bluebell Railway. Departing East Grinstead at…

Brecon Mountain Railway welcomes Autumn Half Term visitors

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October 22, 2024
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The Brecon Mountain Railway has set out its programme for the upcoming half-term break.

Man dies after two-train collision in mid-Wales

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October 22, 2024
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The British Transport Police has confirmed that sadly, a man has died following the collision between two trains near Llanbrymair in Mid Wales.