Latest From Rail
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Network 5 Aug
Crossrail’s nine-car Class 345s back in traffic
Full-length Class 345s return to traffic and finally make Heathrow passenger debut
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Network 5 Aug
1-in-11,000 chance of contracting COVID-19 on trains
RSSB research estimates the risk of infection per passenger journey to be 1-in-11,000 journeys
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Network 5 Aug
Competition authorities approve Alstom takeover of Bombardier
No current impact on Derby Litchurch Lane as European Commission approves Alstom's purchase of Bombardier Transportation
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Network 4 Aug
Dispensation extension for EMR HSTs and Welsh Pacers
Government extends dispensation for non-compliant Pacers and HSTs to remain in traffic until December 31
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Network 4 Aug
‘319’ conversion advances Orion freight plans
First Orion freight unit for Liverpool Street service nears completion
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Network 4 Aug
Plans advance for Welsh Rail Excellence centre
Welsh Global Centre of Rail Excellence, including electrified 110mph test track, could open in three years
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Network 31 Jul
Government still intent on Norwich-Liverpool split
Performance risk highlighted as Network Rail and EMR remain of the view that the Norwich-Liverpool Lime Street service should be split at Nottingham
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Network 31 Jul
EXCLUSIVE: North envisages “operators working together”
Transport for the North calls for a 'new way of working' as rail seeks to recover from COVID-19.
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Network 31 Jul
EXCLUSIVE: HS2 chairman dismisses speculation over Leeds route
"If we are to help the UK benefit and level up the economy, we have to continue with this" - HS2 LTD Chairman on speculation surrounding the Eastern Arm of HS2
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Network 27 Jul
Pipeline of investment plan for Economic Heartland
Electrification forms key part of England's Economic Heartland's plans to boost capacity and reach net zero carbon emissions no later than 2050.
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Network 27 Jul
DB Cargo extends Cornish clay train contract
DB Cargo UK continues contract wins including new china clay train deal
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Network 27 Jul
350 vehicles still discharge waste on tracks
Vehicles still flushing waste directly onto tracks says Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris
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Network 24 Jul
No date confirmed for return of full-length Crossrail Class 345s
Nine-car Class 345s withdrawn from traffic by TfL Rail, with no date for their return yet announced.
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Network 24 Jul
EXCLUSIVE: East Midlands Railway HSTs granted a further reprieve
HSTs set to remain in traffic on the Midland Main Line beyond December 31.
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Network 22 Jul
EXCLUSIVE: Regulator “happy” with LSL Coronavirus railtour plans
"If there was any way we were breaking Government guidelines we wouldn’t be operating," - LSL Service Delivery Manager Steve Finn tells DANIEL PUDDICOMBE
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Network 22 Jul
Northern close to completion of £500 million CAF train order
New £500 million train fleets nearly all in traffic with Northern
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Network 22 Jul
MPs quiz London Mayor on TfL finances
“I think negotiations would be slightly easier if I wasn’t standing for re-election as Mayor next May," Khan expresses concern regarding TfL funding talks
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RAIL Features 21 Jul
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Ready to charge
With the first hybrid train delivered to TfW, we revisit a feature on Vivarail from earlier this year. RICHARD CLINNICK reports.
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Network 20 Jul
S&C charter trials present alternative rail option
Rail Charter Services begins running passenger trains on Settle-Carlisle route
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Network 16 Jul
Midland Main Line electrification delayed
COVID-19 affecting work practices and delayed cascade of trains means Corby's electric service will now begin next year
Top Stories
‘319’ conversion advances Orion freight plans
First Orion freight unit for Liverpool Street service nears completion
Crossrail’s nine-car Class 345s back in traffic
Full-length Class 345s return to traffic and finally make Heathrow passenger debut
1-in-11,000 chance of contracting COVID-19 on trains
RSSB research estimates the risk of infection per passenger journey to be 1-in-11,000 journeys
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