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The art and science of building bridges

PHILIP HAIGH provides a manual for railway bridge construction, offering famous examples of the various types and how they function

Essential action points for rail’s evolution

PAUL STEPHEN examines the key lessons and action points to emerge from RAIL’s recent webinar series

ICE argues for English transport strategy

A consultation to gather insight on whether England could benefit from having a national transport strategy

TfW Class 756 tri-mode at Rail Live 2023

A version of Stadler’s new tri-mode will be among the main rolling stock attractions for visitors to Europe’s largest outdoor rail exhibition, Rail Live

Price hikes on South Wales Metro

Inflation, Brexit and the pandemic are the principal reasons for an expected 42% increase in the cost of the South Wales Metro, according to the project team.

Jack of all trades and master of most

Having first tested the new CAF Class 196, PIP DUNN turns his attention to the similar (but different) Class 197 now entering traffic with Transport for Wales

Are HSTs being removed too soon?

The removal of HSTs from CrossCountry saves cash now, but will it throttle passenger growth? MEL HOLLEY reports

First converted D-stock enters traffic as TfW ‘230’

The first of five Transport for Wales Class 230s built by Vivarail entered service on the Wrexham-Bidston (Borderlands) line on April 3

Cracks in viaduct close important rail artery

The main railway line between Oxford and Didcot will remain closed until June 10, after a viaduct over the River Thames became unsafe to use.