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Virgin Trains 390104 at London Euston. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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HS2 construction will inform West Coast Main Line capacity

Construction of Phase 1 of HS2 will allow rail industry to evaluate how capacity freed up on the southern section of the West Coast Main Line should be used.

22 Jun

CrossCountry 221121 passes First Great Western 150234 at Dawlish on April 4 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Lack of capacity drives calls for new Devon route

Capacity constraints between Exeter and Newton Abbot within the next 20 to 30 years could trigger the need for a new or re-opened second route through Devon.

20 Jun

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HS2 Phase 2 decision due date

A final decision on the route of Phase 2 of High Speed 2 will be made in the autumn.

9 Jun

Artist's impression of London Bridge. NETWORK RAIL.

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First part of new London Bridge station opens

More than 240 staff have moved to new station offices at London Bridge; the first part of the new station to come into use.

7 Jun

ScotRail 158869 at Tweedbank on November 25 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Borders Railway smashes forecast passenger figures

The Borders Railway has beaten traffic forecasts by 22%, with almost 700,000 passengers travelling on the route in its first six months of operation.

1 Jun

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Adonis nominated to chair Crossrail 2

Andrew Adonis has been nominated to fulfil the role of chairing Crossrail 2.

26 May

Chiltern Railways 168214 at Oxford Parkway on October 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Government considers new East West Rail franchise

The Department for Transport is considering a new franchise to operate services on the east-west rail link from Cambridge to Oxford.

18 May

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HS2 Ltd and TUC sign framework deal

Agreement to maximise economic and labour benefits of new railway

8 Apr

Class 332s at London Paddington. CARL CHAMBERS.

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Network Rail consults on Heathrow Spur

Network Rail is evaluating responses to a 3.4-mile proposed link from west of Heathrow Airport to Terminal 5.

8 Apr

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Bedford-Sandy backed for East West Rail Central Section

The Bedford-Sandy-Cambridge corridor was confirmed today (March 29) as the preferred option for the East West Rail Central Section.

29 Mar

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HS2 passes major hurdle - construction could start next year

Construction of new railway could begin next year

23 Mar

Trains pass at Clapham Junction on October 22 2014. MARK PIKE.

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Osborne backs Crossrail 2 with £80m funding

Crossrail 2 is receiving £80 million for full technical development by Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail (NR).

17 Mar

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A busy 2016 planned as Crossrail remains on schedule

Crossrail has announced that the £14.8 billion programme to deliver a new cross-London railway is now 70% complete.

10 Feb

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Oxford-Marylebone service delayed until December

Chiltern Railways delays introduction of its service from Oxford through to London Marylebone. The first train leaves Oxford station at 0536 on December 12.

29 Jan

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HS2 shortlists enabling works contractors

Nine companies and joint ventures have been shortlisted by High Speed 2 for a share of £900 million of enabling works.

15 Dec

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Inside Crossrail's tunnels

Crossrail has released new images highlighting the fit-out activity underway in the £14.9 billion project's tunnels beneath London.

2 Dec

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Apperley Bridge opening imminent?

The new station at Apperley Bridge, on the line between Leeds and Shipley, is finally due to open on December 13.

1 Dec

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HS2 to Crewe will open SIX years early in 2027

High Speed 2 from the West Midlands to Crewe will open six years earlier than planned following a final decision on the route by Patrick McLoughlin today

1 Dec

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Refreshed business case indicates East West Rail benefits

East West Rail Consortium refreshing economic case for Phase 2 of East West Rail Western Section project to ensure construction starts at earliest opportunity

27 Nov

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