North Coast XPT service running again

Customers travelling on North Coast XPT services between Sydney and Brisbane are once again able to enjoy the entire journey by train, after months of weather-related disruptions.

Queensland Rail News

Boarding the train from Brisbane’s iconic South Bank will soon be easier and safer, as accessibility upgrades hit overdrive.

Singapore LTA awards Jurong Regional Line contracts

Asian Rail News

LAND Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two contracts worth a total of $S 386m ($US 279.5m) for the Jurong Regional Line (JRL), the seventh line of Singapore’s metro network which is due to open in three stages from 2027 onwards.

Manage the risk of longer maintenance intervals

Rail News

Railway operators frequently request the extension of maintenance intervals for wheel sets and wheel set bearings.

Electric propulsion system for rail-enabled ferries

New Zealand Rail News

KiwiRail has selected Siemens Energy to supply the integrated Electric Propulsion System (EPS) for Interislander’s new rail-enabled, more environmentally-friendly ferries.

East Lancashire Railway: Elizabeth’s ride free for the Jubilee Weekend

The East Lancashire Railway is giving all Elizabeth’s the chance to ride for free in the lead up to their royal ‘choo-choo-bilee’ celebrations.

South East London railway station to become fully accessible

Four new lifts are to be installed at Petts Wood station in South East London in a major £10.8m scheme to make it fully accessible for the first time.

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Elton John and The Killers concerts to get extra Norwich trains3 hours ago in UK

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Book Review: Britain’s Railways in the Second World War by Michael Foley3 hours ago in Railway Preservation

Southend Victoria railway station gets online virtual tour3 hours ago in UK

Signalling and telecoms upgrade3 hours ago in Europe

Storm CEO and Metro Trains CEO announce partnership4 hours ago in Victorian Rail News

Beyer Peacock steam locomotive to visit the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway9 hours ago in Railway Preservation

East Midlands Railway begins revitalisation of Intercity train fleet 10 hours ago in UK

Many Manchester trains to be replaced by buses during Queen’s Jubilee weekend11 hours ago in UK

Step-free access for Grade II listed Yorkshire railway footbridge12 hours ago in UK

South Western Railway welcomes new CRPs in London and Wey Valley13 hours ago in UK

Heathrow Express carriages renamed after twelve world cities14 hours ago in UK

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