Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop's 18-month long closure to an end.
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Commuters are being advised to expect delays during rush hour due to a signalling fault between Camelon and Cumbernauld.
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Commuters in Edinburgh will soon be able to 'tap on/tap off' on the city's tram network.
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New building will replace original site that's been in use since 1897.
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Islanders are frustrated by the lack of progress around the future of Ardrossan Harbour.
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Here are some tips to cut the cost of train travel in Scotland after the latest 3.8 per cent fare increase.
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The station is particularly busy today [Saturday] with horse racing spectators travelling to Ayr for the Scottish Grand National, as day trippers taking advantage of the fine weather, and football fans attending Celtic's Premiership meeting with Kilmarnock.
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Historic rail bridges near Glasgow Central Station are standing the test of time with a £1.5 million makeover.  
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Train drivers have agreed a new two-year pay deal with ScotRail.
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Inverclyde rail services are facing disruption this afternoon due to a signalling fault.
(Permalink) Gourock Signalling fault Wemyss Bay

Fife Council have applied for listed building consent so it can decide what repairs are needed at North Queensferry's Ferryport Pier.
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CrossCountry is scrapping the service in May, but one rail lover told us about his gruelling journey from Aberdeen to Cornwall this week.
(Permalink) Aberdeen CrossCountry Penzance

This week has seen the start of testing at speed for the worlds first operational steam locomotive to be fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology.
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The South Tynedale Railway has opened for the season with a special guest locomotive set to feature in its annual steam gala this summer.
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Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland are being advised to plan their journeys in advance over the Easter bank holiday weekend.  
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Cleaners working for outsourcing firm Churchill on the Merseyrail contract voted overwhelmingly today to accept a new pay offer, bringing a successful end to their dispute.
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Work has begun to build a stop and 100-space park and ride facility at Magna on the Supertram tram-train route from Sheffield and Meadowhall to Rotherham.
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A CalMac podcast that explores Scotland's islands has been shortlisted for a top UK radio award.
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Government departments are widely expected to face budget cuts from June.
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One worker became stuck between the wagon and a track panel following the incident in March, with emergency services freeing the worker before they were transported to hospital.
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ScotRail has awarded Hitachi a seven-year contract extension to maintain the 100% electric commuter fleet (Class 385).

The contract extension includes both heavy and light maintenance of the Class 385 fleet, and will see an improved service quality regime to keep trains operating at peak performance for longer. This will result in more electric trains available for service, meaning more customers will benefit from quieter, greener more comfortable journeys on modern trains.

Hitachi has made significant investments in Scotland's Railway in recent years, including a £30 million upgrade of the UK's oldest depot in Craigentinny, Edinburgh which involved upskilling the workforce to maintain modern, digitally integrated trains.
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Portal extensions' appearance on HS2 is first for British railway network .
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A new interactive experience is open to help children from Edinburgh and the Lothians understand the dangers of playing on or near the railway.  
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One of the men had to be treated in hospital after being freed by the emergency services on 15 March. [See also Greenock Telegraph article of the 16th.]
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Metro workers are starring in a series of short films to help customers get to know the new Metro trains. The films, which are being screened on the Tyne and Wear Metros social media channels, show members of the Metro fleet project team explaining the many modern features on board the new trains which are currently in the process of entering customer service.
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Train operator Northern has welcomed a £9.9million investment in Keighley's Grade II-listed rail station.
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The first-ever photo of what an iconic Clyde steamer will look like when she sails again has been revealed.
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Flow temporarily switches from GBRf to DB Cargo UK while wagons are checked.
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The Edinburgh and Lothians Miniature Railway Club (E&LMRC), which was founded in 1951, was facing an uncertain future due to proposals to redevelop their current premises in Piershill. Planning permission for a new aparthotel on the site of their current clubroom was granted last year. However, the club is pleased to announce that it is in the process of moving to a new clubroom at Central Hall on West Tollcross.
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A fresh funding boost has been announced for the redevelopment of Ayr Railway Station.
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Transport chief calls for extra services and a more reliable timetable.
(Permalink) Callander and Oban Railway Mallaig Extension West Highland Lines West Highland Railway

Great Rail Tales launches as part of 200th anniversary of the modern railway. People invited to share rail stories.
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The UK government is considering nationalising the Chinese-owned firm which employs 2,700 people.
(Permalink) Appleby-Frodingham Steel Works British Steel Railfreight Scunthorpe Steel Works

Northern customers can now try out new walking and cycling routes which start and end at stations along two of the most scenic routes in the North of England.
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Firefighters have been battling a mile-long wildfire on the Isle of Skye.
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A wholesome video on social media shows a day in the life of a railway station worker at a local station.
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The replica is 26ft (8m) long and contains around 100,000 plastic bricks.
(Permalink) Forth Bridge Lego

River traffic issued warning blasts due to the low visibility on the Clyde.
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People would be able to get discount public transport fares when buying a sporting event or concert ticket.
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Wasps is delighted to announce high-quality artist studios at Granton Gasworks Station, offering a unique and inspiring home for creatives within Edinburgh's dynamic Granton Waterfront regeneration. This transformation responds to growing demand from a diverse range of artistic practices seeking dedicated studio space in the city.
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ScotRail has revealed there could be potential delays for commuters after engineering work being carried out took longer than expected.
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Scotland's publicly-owned ferries procurement firm says it has to be fair to overseas bidders.
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Siemens Mobility has commenced construction on a new 100m ($126m) facility in Chippenham, Wiltshire, aimed at advancing rail technology.
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Glasgow commuters are facing disruption today as part of the citys subway system has been temporarily shut down for essential maintenance.
(Permalink) Glasgow District Subway

Harry Potter fans' Jacobite steam train engine turned off on first day of season over wildfire risk
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ScotRail has confirmed it is adding extra trains and additional carriages to its services this weekend ahead of the Scottish Grand National Festival.
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Glasgow's Subway is offering free travel over the Easter Holiday.
(Permalink) Glasgow District Subway

A railway line in Aberdeen that was forced to close after a car crashed into a wall above the track has now reopened.

The line between Aberdeen and Dyce had to be closed at about 21:00 on Saturday, while police sealed off the area at Donbank Terrace.
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A pair of Class 90s have returned to traffic with Freightliner, while a damaged '92' has now been repaired.
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Stena Line warns that road deficiencies 'will inevitably curtail investment'.
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