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DfT pledges millions for latest rail innovation schemes

A self-powered bogie, technology to pinpoint cable theft, and decarbonisation schemes are among the winners of the latest ‘First of a Kind’ government grants. 

HS2 signs boost RBL Industries

HS2 Ltd’s contract for the supply of temporary signs for its construction sites has taken its spending with Royal British Legion companies to over £100,000

Industry urged to get behind ETCS digital signalling

The challenge of introducing in-cab-only ‘moving block’ signalling on a busy main line “is worth it - but everyone must own the project”.

£745m business case prepared for Leamside revival

The reopening of at least part of the mothballed 21-mile Leamside Line in County Durham could become a serious prospect

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RIA: rail offers jobs, income and social opportunities

Job opportunities, higher wages and huge time savings are among the principal social and economic benefits that the rail industry can deliver for Britain

Swiss set world record for longest passenger train

Switzerland’s metre gauge Rhaetian Railway (RhB) achieved global attention on October 29 by breaking the record for the longest passenger train ever operated.

HS2 working with suppliers to keep costs under control

HS2 Phase 1 remains within its overall budget of £44.6 billion, including a contingency reserve, but concerns continue at the steady increase in cost.

Elizabeth line tunnels open to services from Reading

The latest stage of Elizabeth line opening means that direct services now connect Reading and Heathrow with Abbey Wood, without the need to change trains.

ORR identifies areas for NR to improve performance

Network Rail can “do more to help” passenger and freight train performance, says the Office of Rail and Road.