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Classic electric locomotive to visit Blackpool this Saturday

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November 7, 2024
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A Class 86 locomotive will visit Blackpool as part of UK Railtours’ Blackpool Can Can tour. Departing London Euston at 07:13, the tour will pass…

Wagons roll from Poland to Stoke-on-Trent

Simon Walton
October 16, 2024
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DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska are set to collaborate on a wagon refurbishment programme. The project is supporting operations in the UK. The…

DB Cargo Polska and DB Cargo UK collaborate on rolling stock repurposing

Simon Walton
October 15, 2024
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DB Cargo businesses in the UK and Poland are joining expertise to rework a rake of special steel-carrying wagons to serve their customer Tata Steel in South Wales.

Special steam train trip to raise money for Manchester cancer charity

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September 27, 2024
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This weekend’s Mancunian trip between Manchester and Bridgnorth will raise money for Maggie’s charity. Maggies offer emotional and practical support to those with cancer and…

Part of West Coast main line closed for passengers during August bank holiday upgrades

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August 13, 2024
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Disruption in Stoke, Crewe, Birmingham and London

Staffordshire train services disrupted as Network Rail hoovers up ballast

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August 7, 2024
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Railvac machines allow ballast to be removed without removing rails and sleepers.

Most train services to run as normal during August bank holiday weekend

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July 30, 2024
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With the late summer bank holiday just a month away, Network Rail has advised that most of Britain’s railway network will be running as normal.

New look trains for East Midlands Railway passengers

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July 16, 2024
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Class 158 & 170 Diesel Multiple Units are set for refurbishment

Lancashire rail lines to have no Northern service this Sunday

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June 27, 2024
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Northern is advising passengers of short term cancellations this Sunday, 30th June.

First ‘modified’ Class 66 locomotive enters service

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April 26, 2024
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Some of DB Cargo’s Class 66 locomotives are being modified with different gear ratios that will enable them to haul heavier loads.