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Overhead wires go live in Manchester city centre

Overhead lines that will power Metrolink trams running to the city centre’s new Exchange Square tram stop will go live today (October 26).

26 Oct

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Inside Vivarail’s D-Train

Vivarail’s project to convert former London Underground D-Stock trains into diesel electric multiple units (RAIL 771, 773) is dividing public opinion

Major projects 30 Sept

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London Bridge is constantly evolving

RAIL meets the frontline staff tasked with maintaining order while the station undergoes its latest transformation as part of the Thameslink project

Staff and employment 2 Sept

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‘Edin’ for a fine future

Outgoing Edinburgh Trams Director and General Manager TOM NORRIS talks to RICHARD CLINNICK about a successful first 12 months of operations in Scotlands capital

Light rail 8 Jul

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Five million journeys in Edinburgh Trams’ first year

Nearly five million passengers used the Edinburgh Trams system in its first year of operation

1 Jun

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An increase in Overground operations

LOROL Managing Director PETER AUSTIN talks to PAUL PRENTICE about the challenges LO has overcome, how the concession has grown, and what happens next

Light rail 27 May

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A new lease of life for wartime ‘ghost’

STEFANIE BROWNE reports on plans to put Down Street Underground station back on the London map… under a commercial lease

Light rail 27 May

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Vivarail’s grand designs

STEFANIE BROWNE discovers how the new trains are being designed to maximise both comfort and safety

Light rail 29 Apr

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On track for Thameslink

RICHARD CLINNICK visits Siemens’ Krefeld factory to witness the manufacture and testing of the Class 700s bound for Thameslink commuter trains in the UK

Light rail 15 Apr

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Trams score highly for passenger satisfaction

Edinburgh system garners most positive response.

8 Apr

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Viva Vivarail’s D-train transformation!

Vivarail Chairman ADRIAN SHOOTER is confident that his company’s conversion of London Underground D-Stock trains will help to resolve the shortage of DMUs

Light rail 1 Apr

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Strictly for the birds!

Crossrail's benefits are also extending far beyond the route’s eastern terminus - all the way to a nature reserve on the Essex coast. STEFANIE BROWNE reports

Light rail 4 Mar

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Moorgate…the unresolved tragedy

STEFANIE BROWNE looks back at the tragic events of February 28 1975, and at the safety measures that have since been introduced

Investigation 4 Mar

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Crossrail 2 to ease future congestion

PAUL PRENTICE profiles the plans for London’s next major cross-city line, and examines how far the project has progressed

Major projects 4 Feb

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Common ground

With an IEP and Crossrail depot, a planned HS2 station and London Overground station, Old Oak Common could soon be the most important rail centre in London.

Major projects 4 Feb