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Four decades of the Sprinters: the privatisation years
Following part one’s look at the Sprinter revolution BR implemented in the late 1980s, Pip Dunn turns to how the units are almost all still in traffic.
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Are Europe's railways ready for winter extremes?
Safety is the priority, but are we at risk of losing the year-round resilience of the railway? Ben Jones looks at how European railways handle extreme weather.
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ETCS: Digital signalling switches to mains
Ben Jones discovers how a rolling programme of renewals that will transform how our trains are controlled.
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TRU electrifies the Pennines route and fits ETCS
Due for completion in 2035, the TRU will cut journey times, improve reliability and increase capacity. Chris Howe reports.
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How rude insults and daily abuse affect railway staff
Insults like 'you absolute moron' are part of a South Western Railway campaign to tackle low-level everyday abuse of railway staff. Paul Clifton finds out why it is needed.
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‘3 Peaks by Rail’: how rail helps walkers and charity
Paul Bigland joins the teams of walkers for the annual ‘3 Peaks by Rail’ challenge that raises thousands of pounds for the Railway Children charity.
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How to adapt the network to climate change
Network Rail’s Climate Change Task Force lead for Wales and Western Region, Julie Gregory, talks to Nick Brodrick about the challenges of adapting the network.
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Many happy returns for the workforce
How easy is it to return after years out of the workplace? And then land a hugely competitive place as a trainee train driver? Paul Clifton finds out.
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Railway renaissance at Washwood Heath
The site of the old Metro-Cammell factory at Washwood Heath will soon have a new railway use, housing a major HS2 train depot. Peter Plisner pays it a visit
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G-exam gees up GWR’s nocturnal ‘57/6s’
Great Western Railway HST & Locomotive Fleet Engineer Karl Atkinson talks exclusively to David Clough about the Class 57/6 Night Riviera locomotives’ ‘G’ exam programme.
