Articles by David Stubbings - Page 2
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News
Proposal to increase Old Oak Common line speed submitted by Network Rail
NR wants to increase westbound line speed while station on GWML is being built.
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Cemex: aggregates firm outlines plan to increase rail freight use by 50%
Aggregates company ran approximately 1,500 trains from Dove Holes Quarry in Derbyshire in 2024.
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Fleet
Transport for Wales begins testing Class 398 tram-trains on South Wales Metro
First unit ventured out onto the South Wales Metro on April 15.
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Network
Eurostar "not blocking access" after report says capacity exists at Temple Mills
Operator says its stance is ensuring rivals' train modifications are feasible and align with network requirements".
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People get stuck in brand new station lift on two occasions within nine days of opening
A mother and child get stuck on the first day before two pensioners become trapped eight days later.
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Fleet
Inside EMR's refurbished Class 170 as operator begins to roll out "consistent look" across its fleets
EMR shows off first of 44 units that will be refurbished over the next two-three years.
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Network
Explained: how station on Transpennine Route Upgrade will look after new platforms and line installed
First half of Yorkshire station's new island platform will be constructed over the Easter weekend.
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News
Network Rail seeking new Exeter Riverside custom after final stone train uses yard
Heidelberg Materials uses yard for final time in late March.
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News
First ETCS test on steam locomotive get under way as part of Network Rail's £9m pathfinder project
A1 No. 60163 Tornado has been fitted with digital signalling equipment.
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Mendip Rail sees off final rake of old hopper wagons - outlines benefits from replacement fleet
Final 29 wagons depart Somerset after more than 35 years of service