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c2c launches OP1 rail intelligence platform

2025-12-19T04:00:00+00:00

UK: Commuter train operator c2c has worked with CPC Project Services to deploy a digital intelligence platform which provides operational insight at times of service disruption.

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DB Cargo UK targets maintenance and engineering growth

2025-12-18T11:00:00+00:00

UK: DB Cargo UK has appointed Wayne Miller as Engineering Director to lead the growth of its third-party maintenance and engineering activities.

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UK railway news round-up

2025-12-18T04:00:00+00:00

This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry.

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Tamper engine carbon clean trial demonstrates benefits

2025-12-17T11:00:00+00:00

UK: Infrastructure contractor Balfour Beatty has completed an ‘engine carbon clean’ trial using a Plasser & Theurer compact tamper, and is now aiming to roll out the technology across its entire tamper fleet to reduce carbon emissions and improve engine performance.

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