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Marcus' Model Railway Journey

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L-R: Antonia Hoffmann, Bid Manager, Siemens Mobility; Michael Schwarz, Area Marketing & Sales Director Nordic Countries, Stadler; Ansgar Heinrich Brockmeyer, EVP Marketing & Sales and Deputy Group CEO, Stadler; Pernille Dam Nielsen, CFO, DSB; Gerry Greiter, CEO Region North-West Europe, Siemens Mobility; Jürgen Müller, Executive Vice President Strategy and Rolling Stock, DSB; Jesper Nilson, CEO, Siemens Mobility Denmark; Hans Henrik Jensen, CFO, Siemens Mobility Denmark


Siemens Mobility will also deliver technical support and spares supply through the ‘TSSSA+’ agreement.

This includes its service and maintenance concept Railigent X, which it also uses in other contracts, for example in Dortmund and Baden-Württemberg.


The contract will see the first vehicles ready to enter service from 2032.

The rest of the fleet will be delivered over the following eight years.

By introducing fully-automated train operations, DSB is aiming to improve the frequency of services on Copenhagen’s S-bahn. Several routes will see up to 35 per cent more departures than at present.

The new S-Bane trains will have large side and front windows. The vehicles will be 56 metres long and free of barriers.

They will have 120 seats, 36 folding seats, about 300 standing places, wide aisles and spacious entrance areas..

The trains will have ground-level access without steps, and offer space for bicycles, wheelchairs and prams.

There will be modern passenger information systems, including route information displayed outside the trains.
 
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Copenhagen S-Bane station


Other features include 2+2 seating configurations, air conditioning, workspaces with tables, and integrated spaces for wheelchair users.

The trains will boast an Air-free Brake System, making them lighter and reducing the CO₂ footprint by over half.

DSB has also signed a contract with the consortium to provide service and maintenance for thirty years, with options for two additional five-year extensions.

The consortium will have overall responsibility for maintenance, while DSB employees carry out the maintenance work.

Siemens Mobility is also upgrading the whole S-bane network in Copenhagen to the highest Grade of Automation (GoA4).

This will enable driverless operations on the 170-kilometre system.


“This is the largest investment in the 90-year history of the S-Bane. With this investment, DSB takes another important step toward future proofing the capital’s public transport. Increased frequency and capacity will ensure that the S-Bane keeps up with growing demand and maintains its role as the backbone of Copenhagen’s transport network.”

Flemming Jensen, CEO, DSB
 
16 Feb 2026

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Temporary bus stop for TrawsCymru T1 and T5 services during A482 Roadworks​

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Passengers using the Transport for Wales T1 and T5 TrawsCymru services are advised of a temporary bus stop due to road closures in Aberaeron.

The A482 in Aberaeron will be closed between 16 February and 20 February for resurfacing work which will be completed in three phases.

All phases will see road restrictions in place from 8am-6pm and will impact bus services in the area whilst the works are ongoing.

Key Service Changes:
  • Phase One (16 Feb – 17 Feb): Between 8am and 6pm, the T1 and T5 services will use a temporary stop opposite the Royal Oak pub.
  • Phases Two & Three (18 Feb – 20 Feb): Services will return to their usual stops, though road restrictions remain in place from 8am to 6pm.
Passengers are advised to check before they travel as journeys may be delayed.

For more information, visit: https://traws.cymru/en/aberaeron-road-works

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16th February, 2026

Bristol Railway’s 60th anniversary celebrated with special event​

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'The People and Their Protest' event


The Avon Valley Railway is taking people back in time this March to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the closure of the Bristol and Bath railway line.

Dr Beeching closed Bitton Station in 1966, and visitors can visit the station as part of an immersive event on the 8th March, as it was when it was closed.

The event will feature re-enactors at the station and on board trains, with both the protesters and Dr Beeching making appearances.
 
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Avon Valley Railway


Passengers can travel on 5 round-trip trains, and there will be an exhibition carriage with displays of the closure.


Local dignitaries will be part of unveiling a interpretstaion panel.

Most excitingly for visitors, accompanied children will travel for 1960’s fares, which cost just 20p.

Further details on the event and bookings can be found online.
 
16th February, 2026

National Lottery Open Week comes to Boston Lodge​

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A scene from Wales' Best Attraction


As part of National Lottery Open Week, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are set to offer free guided tours of Boston Lodge for visitors who bring a valid National Lottery ticket or scratch card.

Taking place on 13 and 15 March 2026, each date will feature a morning and afternoon tour.

This comes as a thank you from the railway to all players of the lottery who have supported their Interpretation and Boston Lodge project.

During both open days, a shuttle service will be operated between Harbour Station and Boston Lodge twice a day.

Morning departures at 10:00 and afternoon departures at 14:00.
 
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Linda and Blanche on the Ffestiniog Railway


It is advised to bring sturdy footwear and waterproofs.

Any visitors wishing to use the shuttle service are asked to arrive 30 minutes before departure to meet their tour guide and receive their visitor vest.

Children under 10 may not be permitted, and those aged between 10 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult.


Spooner’s café at Harbour Station will be open throughout the day to serve food and refreshments.
 
16th February, 2026

Kent and East Sussex Railway becomes more sustainable with solar power​

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Steam locomotive on the Kent and East Sussex Railway


Thanks to a grant from the Ashford Borough Council, the Kent and East Sussex Railway will become more sustainable.

The Rural Energy Transition grant will see £14,740 go towards installing solar panels at Tenterden Town station.

These panels will be installed on the Carriage and Wagon Shed extension’s roof so as not draw attention from the look of the station.
 
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Tenterden Town station on the K&SER


The energy from the panels will power the shed, visitor buffet and signal box, with additional power sent back to the National Grid.


The installation will not only help them be more sustainable but will also reduce their railway bills, which cost around £7,000 each year.

This also means the investment will pay for itself in the long run.

This aligns with the railway’s sustainability and environmental goals, which have helped restore land by planting disease-resistant elm trees.


“We are very grateful to Ashford Borough Council for this Government-funded grant, which has enabled us to use green technology to reduce both our energy costs and our carbon footprint. Every heritage business is facing these dual challenges at the moment, and we are no exception particularly as there is still no viable alternative to coal for running steam trains.

“We couple our passion for keeping authentic transport heritage alive and accessible to visitors with a desire to operate in as sustainable a way as possible, with consideration for the environment around us.

“This project – to harness renewable energy – is just one of many initiatives that we are undertaking to reduce our environmental impact. These include our work with local wildlife groups and specialists in habitat management, which helps us to ensure that we maintain the line in a way that also encourages biodiversity and vital flora and fauna to thrive, both along the line and at our stations.”

Commenting on the solar energy initiative, K&ESR Chairman Derrick Bilsby
 
16th February, 2026

National Grid grant to see return of locomotive​

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Prometheus at Apedale Light Railway


The Moseley Railway Trust has held a long-standing relationship with the National Grid over the course of many years.

This partnership has included volunteering, team-building events, and a wide range of additional support.

Several locomotives within the Trust’s collection have direct links to the National Grid, having previously worked in the Woodhead cable tunnels in the Pennines.

These tunnels, originally constructed for British Rail, were later adapted to carry high-voltage electricity cables.

Among the locomotives preserved from this operation is “Prometheus”, a battery electric engine built in 1998 by Clayton Equipment.

This locomotive was delivered to the Trust’s Apedale site in 2015.

Due to battery issues, it has recently been out of regular service.

A grant from the National Grid Electricity Transmission Community Grant has now provided the much-needed funding to restore the locomotive to working order.

With Apedale scheduled to re-open to visitors in 2026 with a series of events, including bank holiday celebrations, it is anticipated that “Prometheus” will form an important part of operations, offering environmentally friendly, zero-emission traction.


“We are extremely grateful to the NGET’s Community Grant Programme. We have recently completed construction of a large new museum on the Apedale site, and we have been keen to keep the interior free from dirt and contamination. Using a zero-emissions battery loco, such as “Prometheus”, was always our preferred solution – and the Community Grant Programme will help us realise that ambition. Our volunteers will be able to use the loco when we start to move exhibits into the Museum, and when we need to change over the displayed vehicles inside the building”.

Simon Lomax, interim chair for the Moseley Railway Trust.
 
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