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Crossrail tunnelling two-thirds complete
By January 9, Crossrail tunnel boring machines had dug a total of 28km (171/2 miles), making almost two-thirds of the total tunnelling now complete
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Lowest overall fares increase in fares for four years
Rail fare rises for 2014 were finally confirmed on December 23 - just nine days before most were due to come into effect on January 2. By PAUL PRENTICE
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NR recovery plan improves Breckland Line performance
A proactive approach by Network Rail has transformed performance on the Breckland Line between Trowse Junction and Ely North Junction. By RICHARD CLINNICK
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British rail passengers among Europe’s most satisfied
Rail passengers in Britain are statistically among the most satisfied in the whole of Europe, according to new research carried out by the European Commission.
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Work begins on Crossrail’s tunnel boring machines
London’s £15.9 billion Crossrail project is gathering momentum with work to manufacture six Tunnel Boring Machines for the project now well under way in Germany
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Passenger numbers rise again on UK’s railways
The number of passengers carried by Britain’s 19 franchised train operators has again increased, with 1.58 billion individual passenger journeys made in 2013-14
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Hitachi set to clinch £7.5bn DfT Super Express contract
JAPANESE train builder Hitachi is to design, build and maintain up to 1,400 coaches in a £7.5 billion deal with the Department for Transport.
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IEP becomes key to Great Western ‘sparks effect’
The government’s much-criticised Intercity Express Programme (IEP) of new long-distance trains is emerging as the key to electrifying lines.
