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The UK's creepy underground train network that was abandoned in 2003
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (382+ words) A haunting underground railway that the public weren't allowed to use was abandoned in 2003 after being in operation for seven decades. The Post Office Railway, which was rebranded as Mail Rail in 1987, is a subterranean railway system under London used…...
Metro donates Royal train to local museum
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (581+ words) The Tyne and Wear Metro train that Queen Elizabeth travelled on when she officially opened the system in 1981 has been donated to a local museum." The train, carriage 4020, has been given to the North East Land Sea and Air Museum…...
'Futureproof for southside': Light rail fleet powered up for wire-free running
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (973+ words) Renewable energy, solar installation & electrical services Find out more Put your best bid forward. Strategic tender support Not all buyers are equal. If you're serious about buying in Canberra, choose the multi award winning team. Land now selling The gateway…...
First passenger service for Perth Australind train built by Alstom
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (487+ words) We exist to make rail the backbone of transportation, for a more connected, resilient, and inclusive world. Unlocking the potential of rail, responsibly We offer products from the broadest portfolio range in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on…...
UK rail industry news round-up - Rail Business UK
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (249+ words) The Young Rail Professionals networking group's tour of the Netherlands included a visit to Strukton's training centre, academy and train protection training facility on June 3. Members of Strukton's own young professionals network, Strukton Scope, were also present. Scot Rail has…...
'Royal' Metro preserved for future generations - AOL
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (440+ words) An original Metro train which carried Queen Elizabeth II is being transported to a museum where it will be preserved for future generations. The monarch travelled on the Tyne and Wear Metro carriage 4020 - also known as The Royal Train - when…...
iconsys strengthens rail sector growth plans with senior appointment
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (380+ words) Industrial automation and power systems specialist iconsys has strengthened its commitment to the UK rail sector with the appointment of Neil Bradbury as Business Development Manager for Rail. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across the rail industry, Neil joins…...
BACK ON TRACK! Train route reopens " after 60 years' absence
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (535+ words) By Simon Hacker | 1st July 2026 After pioneer travellers climbed aboard the first passenger train on the route in 1876, enthusiasts and history lovers will soon get the chance to recreate the moment " thanks to the dedication and hard work of volunteers at…...
Aberdeen Investments and Rock Rail reach first close to fund next generation of UK trains
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (233+ words) Aberdeen Investments and Rock Rail have reached a c. 800 million first close for a new platform investing in the next generation of UK passenger trains, attracting long-term international capital into Britain's rail network. The platform will fund the delivery of Rock…...
This ghost station on the Paris Metro has been closed for nearly 90 years" but thousands of passengers still pass by it every day
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (321+ words) Paris Secret Every day, thousands of residents of the "le-de-France region pass by without even realizing it Yet if you look up at just the right moment from a train on lines 8 or 9, you can make out abandoned platforms, a…...