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Network Rail has been forced to delay the replacement of a bridge close to Oxford station because “highly complex” utility diversion works in the road underneath cannot be completed in time. Consequently, an 18-month closure of the road will now be extended even further.

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has launched a national campaign aiming to enhance pedestrian safety around UK tramways.

Avanti West Coast’s £117 million refurbishment of its Class 390 Pendolino fleet is complete.

A fresh set of 14 days of strike action by engineers is under way at London Trams (formerly called Croydon Tramlink, and part of Transport for London), in a pay dispute.

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has set out the region’s wider plan for transport which includes expanding the Bee Network with new Metrolink lines to surrounding towns including Stockport, Rochdale. and Bolton all set to be included under the new plans.

The Department for Transport now has a full complement of ministers as Sir Keir Starmer puts his new government in place.

Royal Mail has officially told DB Cargo that it will end its use of rail freight in October, in favour of road haulage.

Have you secured your place at the 2024 National Rail Awards? Now is the time to book!

Just £20 can save a life.That’s the message behind a major new campaign launched at Rail Live 2024 and supported by RAIL itself, to equip Ukrainian railway workers with key safety equipment.

Southeastern has launched its biggest ever recruitment drive, with a focus on people who might not have been considering a career in rail.