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Network 17 Feb
First concrete panels installed in new Dawlish Sea Wall
New Sea Wall starts to take shape at Dawlish
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Network 17 Feb
Castlefield Corridor: trade-off plan for fewer trains
A temporary reduction in number of trains running through the Castlefield Corridor may be needed to improve reliability says Network Rail
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Network 17 Feb
Call for high-speed links to serve freight’s needs
"The railways are delivering £750 million worth of value to the northern economy from the freight that’s moved each day," - RFG's message to Government
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Comment 11 Feb
COMMENT SPECIAL: Let’s get HS2 done
To keep those loaned votes, PM, you must approve HS2
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Network 10 Feb
Northern launches £46 million Wigan depot
Northern creates more jobs as £46 million depot officially opens
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Network 10 Feb
Government warning for West Midlands Trains
“West Midlands Trains has failed to fulfil its obligations – to its franchise agreement and, most importantly, to its passengers" - Grant Shapps
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Network 10 Feb
Register now for your place at Rail Live 2020!
Registration is now open for Britain’s only event that brings the entire rail industry together in a real railway environment.
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Network 10 Feb
Freight companies urge PM to ‘green light’ HS2
"A failure to build the new line will lead to hundreds more heavy goods vehicles on to the M6 every day," - rail freight's plea to Boris Johnson
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Network 10 Feb
DRS incorporated into NDA’s transport portfolio
Managing Director to leave as Direct Rail Services to merge with other NDA businesses to create one new transport operation
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Network 9 Feb
REVEALED: Every single heavy rail vehicle granted disability dispensation by DfT
A full round-up of more than 1,500 vehicles granted dispensation from December 31 2019 disability deadline
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Reference 9 Feb
New trains… but often the same old problems
The entry into revenue-earning service of new rolling stock across the UK has been blighted by a series of problems. RICHARD CLINNICK reports
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Fleet 6 Feb
LNER to retain Class 91s to supplement Azuma fleet
LNER to keep Class 91s beyond planned June withdrawal
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Fleet 6 Feb
Future of HSTs to be decided as first vehicles sent for scrap
Trial scrapping of first HST vehicles could herald start of more disposals
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Reference 6 Feb
Between a rock and a wet place…
While work is under way on strengthening the sea wall at Dawlish, the biggest part of Network Rail’s resilience project is yet to come. ANDREW RODEN reports
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Network 6 Feb
Public consultation begins on Devon Sea Wall project
Network Rail consulting on plans for new sea wall near Teignmouth
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Network 5 Feb
New Merseyrail trains part of London-style integrated transport plan
Metro Mayor for Liverpool planning London-style integrated transport system on Merseyside with new Stadler trains a key feature
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Network 5 Feb
TPE performance being monitored
TPE threatened with 'Government action' if performance does not improve
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Network 5 Feb
Community uses chosen for redundant Pacers
An NHS Trust, a mental health charity and a primary school will all receive a Pacer vehicle following a Government-run competition
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Network 5 Feb
Routes close for Wherry Lines signalling upgrade
Semaphores, manual level crossing gates and signal boxes swept away as part of Wherry Line Upgrade
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Network 5 Feb
ROG to use Class 91s for Midland Main Line electrification testing
Testing of MML electrification north of Bedford expected to start next month
Top Stories
REVEALED: Every single heavy rail vehicle granted disability dispensation by DfT
A full round-up of more than 1,500 vehicles granted dispensation from December 31 2019 disability deadline
DRS incorporated into NDA’s transport portfolio
Managing Director to leave as Direct Rail Services to merge with other NDA businesses to create one new transport operation
Northern launches £46 million Wigan depot
Northern creates more jobs as £46 million depot officially opens
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