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Network 16 Aug
The number of escalators on Crossrail escalates
More than half of all escalators on the Crossrail project have been installed, with a special timelapse video released showing the progress.
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Network 16 Aug
RSSB consultation seeks to clarify definition of “heritage vehicles”
New rules proposed for heritage vehicles on main line
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Fleet 15 Aug
GB Railfreight wants new vehicles for HS2 contracts
New locomotives and wagons for GBRf if it wins HS2 deals
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Fleet 14 Aug
Charity charter marks Class 68s’ Anglian farewell
Greater Anglia's Class 68 tour to raise funds for EACH charity.
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Network 14 Aug
Waterloo Upgrade Timelapse
Network Rail has released this timelapse video showing the Waterloo works after six days.
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Network 10 Aug
85,000 extra seats planned for West Midlands
Up to 150 extra trains per day could serve Birmingham, under plans unveiled by Network Rail on August 4.
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Network 2 Aug
Virgin Trains accelerates journeys with eight-minute London-Scotland film
Virgin Trains is inviting customers to experience travel between Scotland and London in just eight minutes
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Network 2 Aug
Eurostar reports increase in sales revenue in 2017
Eurostar says strong business travel and an increase in sales from overseas markets are key reasons for 6%sales revenue growth for the first six months of 2017.
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Network 1 Aug
Watch Hitachi’s Doncaster depot under construction
Hitachi Rail Europe has released time-lapse footage of its £80 million Doncaster depot being built.
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Fleet 28 Jul
New-look refurbished TransPennine Express Class 185 launched
Refurbished TPE Class 185 enters traffic
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Fleet 28 Jul
Class 50s lined up for Old Oak Common open day
Four Class 50s to attend Old Oak Common open day on September 2.
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Network 28 Jul
North underfunded by £6 billion per year
Think tank says northern England is underfunded compared with London by almost £6 billion per year.
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Network 28 Jul
Shooter hails prospects of battery-powered variants
Vivarail Chairman Adrian Shooter welcomes comments that battery-powered trains present a viable alternative to electrification
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Network 27 Jul
Trans-Pennine decision in 2018
DfT says it will decide on the trans-Pennine Route Upgrade next year.
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Network 27 Jul
GALLERY: London's railways from the air
Network Rail's stunning aerial images of London stations affected by Bank Holiday weekend work
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Hitachi unveils first UK-assembled IEP train
Transport Secretary and Ambassador of Japan see the first of 110 new IEPs come off the production line
Launched 5 years ago as a result of the success of the RAIL 100 Breakfast Club in London this club brings the same benefits and opportunities to those involved in the Scottish railway industry.
The dinner is on October 26 at the George Hotel, Edinburgh. See below for more details.
Download the membership application form
