Latest From Rail
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Network 9 Jul
Government to continue running LNER to at least 2023
LNER gets Direct Award until 2023, with possible extension to 2025
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Network 9 Jul
Success of HS1 a blueprint for HS2
Report highlights the benefits HS1 has brought to areas it serves
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Network 9 Jul
Wild: plans to start Crossrail central section trial running
Crossrail Chief Executive provides update on the project's progress
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Network 8 Jul
"People will be using driverless cars to Barnard Castle before driverless trains operate on London Underground" - ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan.
ASLEF slams Prime Minister's claims over driverless London Underground trains
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Network 8 Jul
Rail freight sector demands Government commitment
Operators are willing to invest in bi-mode and electric locomotives if there is Government commitment to rail freight says Maggie Simpson, RFG Director General
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Network 8 Jul
Rail industry concern as Chancellor overlooks rail projects
Disappointment from industry as rail receives no mention in Chancellor's Summer Statement
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Network 7 Jul
Hitachi targets UK market for battery-powered trains
Battery trains built by Hitachi could be on the national network by end of 2023, while retro-fitting existing fleets is also a possibility
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Network 7 Jul
Construction of Siemens’ new factory begins
Prime Minister oversees start of construction of Siemens Mobility's new Goole train factory
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RAIL Features 6 Jul
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shadow Transport Secretary Jim McMahon talks to RAIL
JIM MCMAHON tells RICHARD CLINNICK how he plans to tackle the issues facing the rail industry from the Labour front benches
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Network 6 Jul
Minister confirms role for electrification
"The Government is committed to electrification where it delivers benefits for railway users" - Baroness Vere
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Network 6 Jul
Grand Central to resume services, but Hull Trains remains inactive
Grand Central plans service restart later this month, but there's still no return date for Hull Trains
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Network 6 Jul
RAIL webinar aids mental health and wellbeing
“There has never been a more important time than now to talk openly and honestly about how we’re feeling” - Rail Minister tells RAIL's mental health webinar
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Network 3 Jul
FIRST PICTURE: Avanti West Coast's new Hitachi trains begin to arrive in UK
56 of Avanti's 135 Hitachi vehicles to be built at Newton Aycliffe rather than assembled
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Fleet 2 Jul
First Bombardier Class 701 arrives at Wimbledon depot for training
The first of 90 South Western Railway Class 701s to be based at Wimbledon arrives at the south London depot.
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RAIL Features 30 Jun
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Rail’s ‘underlying challenges’ remain
Former Transport Select Committee Chairman LILIAN GREENWOOD talks to PAUL STEPHEN about her ten years in frontline politics and holding Government to account
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Network 30 Jun
EXCLUSIVE: DB Cargo UK seeks to expand electric-hauled operations
Britain's largest rail freight company hopes to run more electric-hauled trains
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Network 30 Jun
Jobs boost from HS2 recruitment drive
"As part of the HS2 team you’ll be shaping British history" - HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Thurston launches recruitment drive
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Network 29 Jun
DfT has “no idea what to do”, say top railway insiders
Insiders criticise Government over continued rail industry uncertainty
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Network 29 Jun
Register now for RAIL’s webinar on mental health and wellbeing
Register now for our mental health webinar taking place on July 1
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Reference 29 Jun
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: Time for our industry’s leaders to rise to the challenge
SIR MICHAEL HOLDEN examines how progress has been allowed to stall, and offers the rail industry a 12-point action plan to improve its prospects
Top Stories
Construction of Siemens’ new factory begins
Prime Minister oversees start of construction of Siemens Mobility's new Goole train factory
FIRST PICTURE: Avanti West Coast's new Hitachi trains begin to arrive in UK
56 of Avanti's 135 Hitachi vehicles to be built at Newton Aycliffe rather than assembled
Minister confirms role for electrification
"The Government is committed to electrification where it delivers benefits for railway users" - Baroness Vere
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