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    Skunk after 75 years under the sand

    Steam locomotive found buried on New Zealand beach after 75 years

    SteamRail Wanganui Inc have been working with volunteers from a number of organisations to retrieve Skunk, a steam locomotive, from the sand dunes at Whanganuis…

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    Michael Holden 11 October, 2025
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    LNIRIM signing and media event: Thomas Nash, Greater Wellington; Pascal Dupond, Alstom; Chris Bishop – NZ Minister; Rachel Keedwell, Greater Wellington; Daran Ponter, Greater Wellington. Credit: Alstom

    Alstom to supply battery trains to New Zealand thanks to €538m contract

    Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has won a contract worth €538m with the Greater Wellington Regional Council to design, build and supply 18 Adessia…
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    Janine Booth 9 September, 2025
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    Stadler to supply locomotives to New Zealand

    Stadler has signed contracts with KiwiRail to supply mainline and shunting locomotives.
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    Roger Smith 3 March, 2024
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    Luxury from a bygone age in a Pullman-style dining car // Credit Steam Dreams Rail Co

    Steam Dreams founder departs to focus on European trips

    Marcus Robertson, founder of the Steam Dreams Rail Co, is stepping down to start a new company, Belle Trains.
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    Michael Holden 19 February, 2024
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    Historical Railways Around The World cover

    Book Review: Historical Railways Around The World by Alon Siton

    This book provides an illustrated record of trains and locomotives that often look totally unusual but were to be seen on railways around the world.
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    Roger Smith 6 January, 2024
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    Glasgow - Dunblane route for Train Simulator

    Dovetail Games offers big discounts on Train Simulator DLC in its Steam Autumn Sale!

    The annual Steam Autumn Sale will run until Tuesday the 28th of November with some amazing deals for train sim fans
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    Chloe White 23 November, 2023
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    Rail Mission

    Rail Mission takes part in AusRail 2022 in a bid to showcase UK innovation, expertise and opportunities

    The UK government and Rail Industry Association have taken 11 top UK rail companies to the leading rail event which is taking place from 5th to 7th De…
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    Chloe White 6 December, 2022
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    Limited access to Haymarket station for tomorrow’s Scotland rugby match

    There will be limited access to Haymarket station for fans travelling to Murrayfield for tomorrow's rugby match between Scotland and New Zealand.
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    Roger Smith 12 November, 2022
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    Cardiff speed record

    Rugby fans heading to Wales vs New Zeland game told ‘do not travel by train’

    Rail strikes are set to impact those making their way to the Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium on the 5th of November
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    Chloe White 28 October, 2022
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    Alstom to deliver Train Control System for KiwiRail in New Zealand

    Alstom to supply its Iconis Train Control System to New Zealand

    KiwiRail has awarded a contract to Alstom for its Iconis Traffic Management System to provide a fully integrated system for its growing rail network.
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    Roger Smith 15 September, 2022
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