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Sunday, Dec 14

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Garden shed and cattle on railway delay trains near Glasgow

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Rail services from Glasgow Central were disrupted after a garden shed was spotted on the tracks.

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Railways to install fence and construct boundary walls on Tiruchi-Dindigul BG section

www.thehindu.com

Move comes amid rising number of death of several head of cattle on the busy line and to prevent such incidents as part of the move to enhance railway safety

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Indian Railways sets record in rolling out German-technology LHB coaches

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways (IR), giving top priority to passenger safety, has set a record in the manufacturing of LHB coaches over the past decade. During the current financial year 2025–26 alone, up to November 2025, more than 4,224 LHB…

Great Central Railway to sell off vintage locomotive

Substantial work is needed to make it usable

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The long-lost railway station now a café in one of the best places to live

The café opened after a local campaign saved the historic building from being demolished

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Birmingham-born centenarian gets first-class railway day out

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A centenarian was given a memorable day out as he took a first-class ride on the railway.

Centenarian railway fanatic from Shropshire gets first-class day out on the train

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A centenarian who lives in Shropshire was given a memorable day out as he took a first-class ride on the railway.

Saturday, Dec 13

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The former Cambridgeshire railway station hardly anybody used that’s now a housing estate

It was in use for a little over 100 years before it was shut down for good

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PETER HITCHENS: Why our railways are a crass mess. I predict it's about to become a national joke

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From time to time a futile gesture is needed. The latest is to pretend to renationalise the railways. The resulting shambles is to be called 'Great British Railways' (GBR) as if it is a TV baking contest.

India News | Northeast Frontier Railway Strengthens Educational Infrastructure Across Its Jurisdiction

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a major step towards the development of educational infrastructure, the General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, laid the foundation stone for…

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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Directs Officials To Serve Local Cuisine in Vande Bharat Trains

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Interacting with officials in a review meeting at Rail Bhawan here, the Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that introducing local cuisine will significantly enhance the passenger experience by offering food that reflects the culture…

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Senate panel okays Railways bill

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Railways on Friday unanimously passed the draft of the ‘Transfer of Railways Amendment Bill, 2025’, aimed at attracting investment through track access.

Friday, Dec 12

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India News | Railway Safety at Record High, Safety Budget Has Grown Almost Three Times Since 2013-14: Ashwini Vaishnaw

www.latestly.com

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Railways has reached "record highs" in terms of safety with annual consequential train accidents dropping sharply from an average of 171 per year during 2004-14 to just 11 so far in…

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Railways to deploy 5,000 ex-servicemen as pointsmen amid staff shortage

www.thehindu.com

Ex-servicemen to be recruited on a short-term contractual basis; move comes amid stiff resistance from trade unions, and a CRS recommendation against contractual staff in safety-critical roles

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Man who hero police officer died saving on railway line caused 'carnage' on A1

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The dual carriageway was closed and 'every available police officer in Newark' was called to the scene

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Inside the new tourist destination hidden under historic railway arches – with live music, restaurants and bars

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A NEW tourist attraction tucked under railway arches, is coming to the UK. The Weir Mill development in Stockport, near Manchester, will be located under the town's iconic railway viaduct. The Grade-II listed mill will be transformed to…

Railway Accidents at Record Low; Safety Budget, Technology Upgrades Boost Passenger Security

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The expenditure on safety-related activities has grown nearly threefold from Rs 39,463 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,16,470 crore in the current fiscal. Fog safety devices, which aid visibility in low-visibility conditions, have increased 288…