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HS2 joins the exhibitors at Rail Live 2023

Registration for the UK’s largest outdoor rail exhibition opened on March 1.

Pace of change a key factor for fares and ticketing reform

“Great British Railways must be bold and ruthless, with a new fares and ticketing system that works for the passenger and sells.”

Full timetable resumes after Hook landslip repaired

The South Western Main Line returned to a full timetable on February 24, six weeks after a clay embankment collapsed at Hook in Hampshire

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A “national mission” to get more people to choose rail

Encouraging more travellers to choose rail should be a “national mission” that harnesses the collective power, skill and innovation within the industry.

Grant awarded for repairs to bridge abutments

Historic England has awarded Durham County Council a £161,000 grant to repair the remains of the world’s first iron railway bridge. 

Consultation begins on minimum service levels

A 12-week consultation on setting minimum service levels for the rail industry was launched on February 20.

Outreach events to promote Samaritans campaign

TOCs, BTP and Network Rail have joined with Samaritans to remind people that we all have the potential to be lifesavers, simply by striking up a conversation. 

TBMs temporarily halted following sinkhole scare

HS2 was forced to temporarily halt excavation work on West Ruislip Tunnel on February 18, following reports of bubbling foam emerging on the surface above.

GWR takes over trials of Vivarail battery train

Trials involving a fast-charging battery-powered passenger train will continue, with Great Western Railway taking over assets and staff from Vivarail