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News 15 Oct
Northern stops railcard prosecutions
Northern Trains is halting all current cases of passengers prosecuted for using 16-25 Railcards to claim discounts at the wrong time of day.
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News 15 Oct
Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal
More than 20 business leaders across the North-West have called on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves to announce support for its “HS2 Lite” scheme that was recently proposed by both the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, Andy Burnham and Richard Parker.
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News 15 Oct
Demand for Irish rail freight increases
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) has introduced two new rail freight services between Dublin Port and Ballina, operated by International Warehousing and Transport (IWT).
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Opinion 15 Oct
Wolmar: Labour must set to work on HS2 and control its cost
Of the many issues facing the Labour government’s transport team, the least discussed has been the future of HS2.
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Opinion 15 Oct
Opinion: Rail freight stagnation
Innovation is required to boost sector’s market share, says our Industry Insider
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News 15 Oct
Gemini completes GWR Turbo fleet interior overhaul
Gemini Rail Services handed over 166220 to Great Western Railway on September 10.
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News 15 Oct
West Midlands bids farewell to its ‘workhorse’ Class 323s
After 30 years of service, the last of the West Midlands Class 323 electric multiple units (EMUs) ran on Birmingham’s busy Cross-City Line.
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News 14 Oct
Westbury closes for a month
No trains will run through Westbury station in Wiltshire for almost a month.
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News 14 Oct
New Dublin timetable performance issues force changes
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) had to revise its new timetable introduced on 26 August for Dublin suburban services that pass through Connolly station.
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News 14 Oct
£1 billion London Gateway investment announced but more needed for Rail
Global logistics giant DP World has unveiled a significant £1 billion investment to expand London Gateway, solidifying its position as the UK's largest container port.
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Opinion 14 Oct
Different types of passengers require different types of fare
Passenger numbers are close to pre-pandemic levels, but how and why people are travelling requires careful thought on any fares review, says PHILIP HAIGH
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Insight 14 Oct
Which route will rail franchising take?
A committed local approach or a more national path? Philip Haigh examines how rail franchises could be transformed in the coming years.
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News 14 Oct
Language skills on Heathrow Express
Heathrow Express is offering passengers a chance to brush up on their foreign language skills and learn 15 phrases in just 15 minutes.
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News 14 Oct
Sihota takes on PWI presidency
Network Rail Head of Drainage and Lineside Mona Sihota has been appointed President of the Permanent Way Institution.
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Ukraine 11 Oct
The final push – help us support Ukraine’s railway workers!
Organisers of the ‘Kit for Kyiv’ campaign are calling for a final push of donations before protective gear is provided to Ukrainian railway workers.
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News 11 Oct
New Infrastructure body will aim to accelerate major projects
In a bid to revitalise the UK's infrastructure systems, the government has announced the establishment of a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
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Insight 11 Oct
GBR: a perfect platform for ‘Putting Passengers First’
Change is on the horizon with Great British Railways. Philip Haigh advocates a national campaign to ensure it delivers for customers.
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Opinion 11 Oct
Pedalling the delights of the Barnstaple branch
Christian Wolmar finds himself in a remote and obscure but pleasantly busy corner of the rail network.
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Opinion 11 Oct
Staffordshire Connector: the necessary link to the North?
PHILIP HAIGH examines the report from metro mayors detailing the options for the Midlands-North West Rail Link
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Features 10 Oct
Ukraine’s railway looks to the west
Gary Essex explores how the country’s rail network is aiming to forge stronger international links with the rest of Europe and beyond.
Top Stories
National Rail Awards 2024: the results (more pictures added)
Full results from RAIL’s 2024 National Rail Awards, Britain’s biggest and most respected rail awards which recognise and reward people, companies and initiatives that demonstrate innovation and excellence.
RAIL opinion: Aim high for leisure travel
Rail should be our first choice, but our faith must be restored.
UK's first Intercity battery train hits the tracks
Main line tests have started on the nation's first intercity battery train. The class 802 bi-mode unit has seen one of its engines replaced and retrofitted with batteries, a first for the UK rail network.
How to grow off-peak leisure travel by rail
Non-commuter lines are experiencing an upswing in fortunes, but the UK lags behind mainland Europe when it comes to value for money and accessibility.
“It is hard not to be inspired” by Ukraine’s Iron People
Q&A with Rail Partners’ Andy Bagnall, who is spearheading an appeal to provide vital safety kit to fellow railway workers in Ukraine.
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