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Britain's biggest-selling modern railway magazine. Bringing you new, comment and analysis from the rail industry.
Daily passenger trains to return to Okehampton this year
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/daily-passenger-trains-to-return-to-okehampton
Daily passenger trains will return to Okehampton for the first time in nearly 50 years by the end of 2021. Great Western Railway is to introduce a two-hourly service to Exeter Central later this year. Journey times are expected to be around 40 minutes, compared with the current 61-minute bus journey ...
News - Rail
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As lockdown restrictions ease and we start to consider travelling again, the future of cross-Channel operator Eurostar remains uncertain. Eurostar is seeking financial support from the UK Government, citing higher access charges here as a reason.
Williams reform package in White Paper “as soon as possible”
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/williams-reform-package-in-white-paper-as...
As lockdown restrictions ease and we start to consider travelling again, the future of cross-Channel operator Eurostar remains uncertain. Eurostar is seeking financial support from the UK Government, citing higher access charges here as a reason.
New SWR fleet delayed again - Rail Magazine
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/new-swr-fleet-delayed-again
60 10-Car Class 701/0 (701001-701060) does seem a lot. With 30 5-Car Class 701/5 (701501-701530) also to be built. Which will allow the 30 Class 707 (707001-707030) to be cascaded to Southeastern.
Register now for RAIL's National Rail Recovery Conference
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We are pleased to invite you to the Virtual National Rail Recovery Conference, which takes place in a virtual space on February 23 - 25. COVID-19 has shaken the very foundations of the UK and our economy. The railway is not alone in facing some of the biggest challenges in its history – plummeting passenger numbers after a long period of unprecedented growth; the prospect of changing work ...
GB Railfreight targets more Class 66s from overseas
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/gb-railfreight-targets-more-class-66s-from...
As many as 14 additional Class 66s could supplement the GB Railfreight fleet in the coming months, as the company continues to win new work. The locomotives look set to be imported from mainland Europe and will be leased from Beacon Rail.
EXCLUSIVE: The GB Railfreight Class 69 project explained
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/exclusive-the-gb-railfreight-class-69-project...
This article was published in RAIL 919.; GB Railfreight has announced that testing of the first Class 69s should begin on the Severn Valley Railway in January, with the locomotives entering traffic later in the year.
A major achievement for Liverpool Street - Rail Magazine
https://www.railmagazine.com/infrastructure/stations/a-major-achievement-for-liverpool...
Adrian Gogay doesn’t see his role as that of a station manager. For him, his role is about people management. He says being in charge of Liverpool Street station means he is responsible for every element of that station, including the people who pass through it.
HS2 train order decision delayed - Rail Magazine
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/hs2-train-order-decision-delayed
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that the classic-compatible train order will now be awarded at the end of this year, rather than in the spring. It means that the trains are likely to be ready for 2028.
Repaint for record-breaker as EMR marks end of HSTs on ...
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/repaint-for-record-breaker-as-emr-marks-end...
Along with 43159, the power car broke the diesel world speed record in November 1987, when it reached 148.5mph between Northallerton and York during a test run.
Inside UK Rail Leasing's Leicester depot
https://www.railmagazine.com/galleries/inside-uk-rail-leasing-s-leicester-depot
UK Rail Leasing 56098 was named Lost Boys 68-88 at Leicester depot on January 15. The '56' was one of three operational UKRL examples at the depot, while locomotives owned by other companies were also stabled at the facility.
Network Rail's Haines focuses on ‘four Rs’ to keep the ...
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/network-rail-s-haines-focuses-on-four-rs-to...
Stefanie is Deputy Editor of RAIL and runs our business publication RailReview, which was launched in 2014.She joined RAIL in 2007 and still writes features for the magazine covering various topics, as well as planning content for our portfolio of events.
National Rail Awards 2021 opens for entries
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/national-rail-awards-2021-opens-for-entries
Entries are now open for the 2021 National Rail Awards judging season. RAIL’s annual National Rail Awards are known for their commitment to rewarding excellence across every aspect of the railway - from contributions made by those on the front line, to astounding achievements on the industry’s biggest projects.. This year’s awards will recognise the efforts of the industry and the ...
Midland Main Line electrification delayed
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/midland-main-line-electrification-delayed
Electric trains will not be running between St Pancras International and Corby from this December, as had been planned. Network Rail has confirmed that the electrification project is behind schedule due to COVID-19.
Freight potential on East West Rail
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/freight-potential-on-east-west-rail
The Rail Freight Group has released a position paper on East West Rail (EWR), detailing how freight services can help the proposed new railway become the catalyst for economic development along the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.
Fare rise confirmed; three-day season tickets in the offing
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/fare-rise-confirmed-three-day-season-tickets...
Joining RAIL trom an editorship at a renewable energy magazine, Paul plans the features for RAIL and writes both news and features across a number of disciplines. He also plans our regular supplements and contributes to RailReview.
Latest Issue - Rail
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As lockdown restrictions ease and we start to consider travelling again, the future of cross-Channel operator Eurostar remains uncertain. Eurostar is seeking financial support from the UK Government, citing higher access charges here as a reason. The French Government has pledged to provide support ...
Concerns raised over French state support for Eurostar
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/concerns-raised-over-french-state-support...
Talks regarding the future of Eurostar were continuing as this issue of RAIL went to press, with reports suggesting figures of £400 million to £500m as being the focus of negotiations. COVID and the resulting travel restrictions have decimated the service, with a decline in passenger numbers of up ...
Class 60 - Rail
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Built: 1989-1993 – Brush Traction, Loughborough Engine: Mirrlees 8MB275T Main alternator: BA1006A Traction Motors: Brush TM216A Maximum Tractive Effort: 500kN (106,500lbf) Brake force: 74t Weight: 129-131t Maximum speed: 60mph Dimensions: 21.34x2.64m Owners: Colas Rail, DB Schenker Operators: Colas Rail, DB Schenker, Numbers: 60001-015/017-60100, 60500 Caption: DB Schenker 60074 Teenage ...
Barry Doe Articles - Rail
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Barry is a mathematician and taught for 13 years before specialising in rail fares, timetables and bus integration in 1984. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport and has written the ‘Fare Dealer’ column in RAIL since 2000.
FIRST PICTURE: Avanti West Coast's new Hitachi trains ...
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/new-hitachi-trains-for-avanti-west-coast-to...
Avanti West Coast’s £350 million, 125mph Hitachi fleet will feature vehicles built at Newton Aycliffe, rather than assembled as has been the case with other fleets at the facility.
Northern plans more new trains after CAF milestone
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/northern-plans-more-new-trains-after-caf...
Northern seeking to increase CAF fleet as it looks to standardisation. I oppose the building of new multiple units without level boarding. It is imperative, for reasons of upholding independence and mobility despite disability and frailty, to minimise barriers to travel.
NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Innovation of the Year Winner ...
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/rail-features/2016/09/22/innovation-of-the-year...
The days of steam engines have left significant coatings of soot covering tunnel brickwork on the railway. Without removing the soot, engineers cannot undertake compliant structural examinations, potentially meaning that defects in the tunnel lining remain hidden.
Class 20s redeployed on railhead treatment train and ...
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/class-20s-redeployed-on-railhead-treatment...
Class 20s owned by Harry Needle Railroad Company have been resurrected for hire duties after a long-term deal with GB Railfreight came to an end in the summer.
Freightliner to take over Mendip Rail operations
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/freightliner-to-take-over-mendip-rail-operations
Freightliner will operate Mendip Rail trains from November 2019. The company will haul an expected eight million tons per year under the new deal, which is about 107,000 wagonloads.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: On their way to Northern
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/rail-features/from-the-archives-on-their-way-to-northern
Almost two years after the current Northern franchise began, the first of the region’s new trains are about to arrive in the UK. A glimpse of the future was available at Zaragoza in northern Spain on January 31, when the operator unveiled its first four-car Class 331 electric multiple unit.
Operator of Last Resort to take over ScotRail franchise
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/operator-of-last-resort-to-take-over...
A publicly owned Operator of Last Resort (OLR) will take over the ScotRail franchise in 12 months’ time when the Abellio franchise ends on March 31, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The new OLR will be wholly owned by Transport Scotland and will continue to use ScotRail and Scotland’s ...
First TransPennine Express Mk 5As arrive in UK
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/first-transpennine-express-mk-5as-arrive-in-uk-1
First five of 66 CAF-built Mk 5As delivered to Longsight. I was expecting a lot from the new rolling stock, but it seems like the same old mistakes have been made to minimise cost – pitiful luggage storage, overhead racks with such a roof curve above you’ll never get anything more than a rucksack up there, seats completely misaligned with windows and a colour palette clearly chosen by ...
Signalling - Rail
https://www.railmagazine.com/infrastructure/signalling
As lockdown restrictions ease and we start to consider travelling again, the future of cross-Channel operator Eurostar remains uncertain. Eurostar is seeking financial support from the UK Government, citing higher access charges here as a reason.
