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Under dreich Strathclyde skies, ScotRail 320314 arrives into Dalmuir Platform 5 with the 0926 from Motherwell while 320417 waits in Platform 4 on March 15. ALEX AYRE.
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ScotRail begins process to begin replacing "ageing DMUs and EMUs"

Market Engagement Notice issued for approximately 69 electric and battery electric units

ScotRail 11 Jul 2025
DB Cargo UK 66139 shunts wagons at Cemex's Dallam Freight Depot, Warrington. DAVID STUBBINGS.
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16 DB Cargo UK drivers switching to rival

Freight operator had asked for volunteers to consider switching to GB Railfreight.

DB Cargo UK 11 Jul 2025
HS2’s Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire is the first deep tunnel on the high-speed route to complete its civil engineering phase. More of HS2 runs through tunnels to satisfy objectors. HS2 LTD.
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HS2 construction up to three years behind schedule, MPs told

HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild tells Transport Select Committee about some of the problems facing the project.

HS2 10 Jul 2025
Network Rail engineers carry out wiring work on the Midland Main Line. NETWORK RAIL.
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Frustration as Midland Main Line electrification is paused again

Political and industry figures express their disappointment at the government decision to stop MML electrification.

Midland Main Line 10 Jul 2025
The derailed Class 350 at Denbigh Hall South Junction near Bletchley. NETWORK RAIL.
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WCML derailment occurred during unsignalled wrong direction move

Rail Accident Investigation Branch to investigate circumstances that led to derailment.

RAIB 9 Jul 2025
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DfT accused of "strong-arm tactics" in battle over future of open access

FirstGroup rejects Department for Transport claims about impact of open access.

Open access 9 Jul 2025
Network Rail Chief Executive Sir Andrew Haines with RAIL Editor Dickon Ross at Rail Live. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.
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Rail reform "frustratingly slow" says Network Rail Chief Executive

Sir Andrew Haines explains at Rail Live his thoughts on what's needed for rail reform to work.

Rail reform 9 Jul 2025
An East Midlands Railway Class 222 approaches Braybrooke on the Midland Main Line. PAUL BIGGS.
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Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

Both schemes are on a list of four which are on hold for now.

Midland Main Line 8 Jul 2025
At York on April 20, Grand Central 180102 has arrived with the 1213 Sunderland-London King’s Cross, while CrossCountry 220018 and 221132 wait with the 1105 Edinburgh-Penzance. STEVE WIDDOWSON.
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UK "could have diesel trains for 30 years" amid lack of electrification strategy

Rail Live panellist says strategy similar to that in Germany should be in place in the UK.

Electrification 8 Jul 2025
An enforcing regulator that is independent of the government will be needed to protect the interest of sectors such as open access and freight, says one industry source. Colas Rail 70813 passes Plawsworth (near Durham) on the Wast Coast Main Line on September 17 with the 1541 Jarrow Prax to Lindsey Oil Refinery Colas empty bogie tanks. PAUL BIGGS.
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Drivers' jobs safe after refinery owners enter administration

The government has stepped in to help the refinery, a move which has protected jobs at Colas.

Colas Rail 8 Jul 2025

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Model Railway Class 31 April 2025