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RIA warning over slow progress of electrification

Britain is electrifying its network at less than half the rate needed to decarbonise by 2050, claims the Railway Industry Association.

22 Oct

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Wires to Swansea a priority for new Board

Reactivating the abandoned electrification scheme between Cardiff and Swansea has been identified as a priority

14 Jul

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Ministerial support for electrification

The Government is to back a rolling programme of electrification as part of efforts to decarbonise the railway, according to Transport Minister Baroness Vere.

27 May

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MML electrification can be enabled by Class 810s - East Midlands Railway

Hitachi Class 810 bi-modes boost the case for electrification of the Midland Main Line - EMR

25 Jan

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Passenger sector records emissions decrease

Electricity usage for passenger trains increases, however diesel consumed by freight traction also increases to highest level in five years

6 Nov

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Testing begins on Midland Main Line electrification

Testing using electric locomotives begins on Midland Main Line

19 Oct

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Hopes rekindled of full Midland Main Line electrification

Government hints at possible electrification of entire Midland Main Line

25 Sept

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Hull issues new plea for electrification

Calls for Hull routes to be electrified to boost economy and improve journey times

10 Sept

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Pipeline of investment plan for Economic Heartland

Electrification forms key part of England's Economic Heartland's plans to boost capacity and reach net zero carbon emissions no later than 2050.

27 Jul

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Midland Main Line electrification delayed

COVID-19 affecting work practices and delayed cascade of trains means Corby's electric service will now begin next year

16 Jul

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Minister confirms role for electrification

"The Government is committed to electrification where it delivers benefits for railway users" - Baroness Vere

6 Jul

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Electrification key to decarbonisation - Government

Electrification set to play a significant part of the railway's future according to Minister

12 May

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EXCLUSIVE: Haines: electrification must start soon and progressively

Network Rail Chief Executive calls for electrification to begin soon

29 Apr

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Simpson: more electrification vital to decarbonise rail freight

Rail freight can play a significant part in decarbonising freight in the UK - particularly on trunk routes," - Maggie Simpson

20 Apr

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RIA: advance wiring schemes to ensure skills retention

Electrification schemes need to be brought forward so that the industry doesn't lose the required skills says RIA

3 Apr

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ROG to use Class 91s for Midland Main Line electrification testing

Testing of MML electrification north of Bedford expected to start next month

5 Feb

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TPE emergency timetable runs on Edinburgh route

Infrastructure woes and lack of train crew continue to hamper TransPennine Express

15 Jan

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘Happy Trains’ are award-winning trains

How ScotRail’s work to introduce '365s' as a stopgap until new '385s' were available earned the prize in the National Rail Awards Train of the Year category.

24 Oct

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: The IEPs have arrived

As the first electric trains from the IEP enter traffic, RICHARD CLINNICK chronicles the programme from inception to carrying its first passengers in 2017

16 Sept