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Concrete piers under construction for the HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct

01.08.2026

HS2 Contract Reset Covers 104km of High-Speed Route

The GWR Class 800 dedication honours The Greatest Gathering, a Derby railway festival that attracted more than 40,000 visitors.

01.08.2026

GWR Class 800 Dedication Marks Railway Festival Legacy

East Midlands Railway Class 222 Intercity train at Nottingham station

01.08.2026

East Midlands Railway strike cuts London services

Transport Secretary Defends Necessary Strikes, Pushes for Public Railway Ownership

27.03.2025

UK Railway Nationalization Sparks Debate in Parliament

Transport Secretary Defends Necessary Strikes, Pushes for Public Railway Ownership. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Belgian Railway Strikes Disrupt Travel Plans.

26.03.2025

Belgian Railway Strikes Set to Disrupt Spring Travel

Belgian Railway Strikes Disrupt Travel Plans. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

26.03.2025

BVG Strike Berlin Disrupts City Life for 48 Hours

Berlin Faces 48-Hour BVG Strike Over Wage Disputes. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Sydney’s rail unions ignite the NSW rail strike dispute, challenging a court ruling. The Minns government’s firm stance halts train strikes until July 1, 2025.

19.03.2025

NSW Rail Strike Dispute Escalates in Court

Sydney’s rail unions ignite the NSW rail strike dispute, challenging a court ruling. The Minns government’s firm stance halts train strikes until July 1, 2025.
Opening of Sydney metro from Sydenham to Bankstown delays until 2026, officials say. The New South Wales Government blames a tricky upgrade of an old railway.

06.03.2025

Opening of Sydney Metro Extension Delayed to 2026

Opening of Sydney metro from Sydenham to Bankstown delays until 2026, officials say. The New South Wales Government blames a tricky upgrade of an old railway.
Sydney Metro delays frustrate commuters as the Sydenham-to-Bankstown upgrade slips to 2026. Industrial action stalls progress, so replacement buses remain in use.

05.03.2025

Sydney Metro Faces Delays Until 2026 Amid Strikes

Sydney Metro delays frustrate commuters as the Sydenham-to-Bankstown upgrade slips to 2026. Industrial action stalls progress, so replacement buses remain in use.
Sydney train strike fears grow because CEPU disputes a ruling banning action. The union filed a lawsuit in Federal Court on Thursday.

03.03.2025

Sydney Train Strike Intensifies as Union Fights Ruling

Sydney train strike fears escalate as CEPU challenges ban on action. The suit was filed on Thursday in Federal Court by the union.
Railway union METISP-Protect has declared a strike from 10:00 p.m. on 2 March until 10:00 p.m. on 30 March.

21.02.2025

Belgian Railway Union Announces Nationwide Strike in March

Railway union METISP-Protect has declared a strike from 10:00 p. m.
Passengers using Hull Trains in the UK should prepare for schedule changes due to planned strike action. Timetable adjustments will affect early morning and late evening services on Fridays and Saturdays.

21.02.2025

Hull Trains Strike in the UK: Schedule Changes and Travel Disruptions

Passengers using Hull Trains in the UK should prepare for schedule changes due to planned strike action. Timetable adjustments will affect early morning and late evening services on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Fair Work Commission has suspended Rail Union Strikes until July 1, giving unions and the NSW government time to negotiate a resolution and prevent further disruptions for Sydney commuters.

20.02.2025

Fair Work Commission Suspends Rail Union Strikes Until July Deadline

Fair Work Commission Halts Rail Union Strikes, Setting a July Deadline. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Rail Unions in Australia are launching two weeks of industrial action after the NSW government rejected fare refunds.

18.02.2025

Sydney Rail Strikes Cause Delays and Cancellations Across the City

Sydney commuters experienced significant disruptions as train workers protested for better wages. The ongoing strikes across Sydney caused severe delays, affecting thousands of daily passengers.
Sydney rail union remains firm in its industrial action, disregarding the Fair Work Commission’s recommendation. This decision results in severe train delays, cancellations, and major commuter disruptions across Sydney.

17.02.2025

Sydney Trains Delays Cause Major Disruptions for Commuters Across the City

Sydney Trains Delays Cause Major Transport Disruptions Across the City. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.