Category: External

From 7 September, Renfe is bringing forward by 25 minutes the departure time of the first Puertollano–Madrid Avant service. Tickets are already on sale. Via Trainvelling.

An exclusive Class 507 driving simulator, built from authentic Merseyrail controls, debuts at Llangollen’s Classic Transport Weekend, letting visitors pilot a virtual South Liverpool run in guided ten‑minute sessions. Via The Railway Magazine.

BNSF honours 103 shippers moving ≥500 loaded tank cars of hazardous materials with zero non-accidental releases in 2025, under Responsible Care®, reinforcing safety across its rail network. Via BNSF.

Russia suspends from 1 July seven rail border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia, halting passenger and freight movements; no reopening date or official reason given, disrupting international rail logistics. Vía ERR.

Ex-rail minister Merriman backs Burnham’s push to reinstate HS2’s northern leg via a Crossrail-style co-funding model, restoring the Birmingham–Manchester high-speed corridor and unlocking north-south connectivity. Via BBC.

Ex-rail minister Merriman backs Burnham’s push to reinstate HS2’s northern leg via a Crossrail-style co-funding model, restoring the Birmingham–Manchester high-speed corridor and unlocking north-south connectivity. Via BBC.

Italy reviews record rail capex: ~1,300 worksites by 2026 under NRRP. RFI/Trenitalia summer plan boosts ops, maintenance and contingency (bus bridging). Early June punctuality +7% YoY despite heavy engineering. Via Railwaypro.

India’s Union Cabinet has sanctioned three multi-tracking schemes — Nagda–Mathura, Guntakal–Wadi, and Burhwal–Sitapur third/fourth lines — adding 901 route-km at ₹23,437 crore to relieve lineside congestion and lift freight throughput by 60 Mt/year. Via India Times. #360RailinNews

Two Derby sites are shortlisted for Great British Railways’ HQ: a brownfield plot near Valliant Live and Midland House opposite the station. Network Rail will confirm the final choice before end of 2026. Via BBC.

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Trenitalia will complete delivery of 77 regional trains (Coradia, Caravaggio and trimodal Blues) by May, funded with €569M from the PNRR. By 2027, 80% of the fleet will comprise next-generation rolling stock. Via Railmarket.

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