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DLR operator gets new contract

The operator of London’s Docklands Light Railway (DLR), KeolisAmey, has been awarded a new eight-year contract.

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Piccadilly Line train car at Siemens factory in Goole

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New Tube train factory opens in Yorkshire

The UK’s newest train factory is being officially opened today (3 October) in East Yorkshire.

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ScotRail to restore full timetable

ScotRail is to restore its full timetable from Monday 7 October for the first time since a temporary timetable was introduced on 10 July.

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Rail freight on upward curve as passenger rail performance dips, ORR data shows

The Office of Rail and Road has released its latest quarterly passenger and freight rail performance reports which showed a slight decline in performance across the network for the passenger performance but a marked improvement for freight in the three months of April to June.

Office of Rail and Road 1 Oct

Containers being loaded onto trains in sidings

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DP World’s green freight initiative grows: second weekly service links major ports

A freight service linking two of the largest container ports is to double to two trains a week.

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Long-running rail dispute is over

Rail staff in the RMT union have voted to accept pay offers from train operating companies (TOCs) and Network Rail.

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Paddington Underground Station new ticket office entrance

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New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

The new ticket hall at Paddington London Underground station which serves the Bakerloo line is now open.

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First acquires Stirling-London Grand Union open access operation

FirstGroup has taken over Ian Yeowart’s Stirling-London open access operation, which holds five-year track access rights and is proposed to start in June 2025.

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Transport Committee Chair to investigate track access charges and HS2

The new chair of the Transport Select Committee wants to investigate restrictions on flying, rail freight track access charges and HS2.

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"Not too late to change course on public ownership"

It’s “not too late” for Louise Haigh to change course on public ownership and get “the best of both worlds,” says Rail Partners chief executive, Andy Bagnall.

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Fareham Flyer

Passengers from Gosport are getting a one-off opportunity for a dedicated return train to London Waterloo.

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Passengers at 97 East Midlands Railway stations to get free Wi-Fi

East Midlands Railways (EMR) is to install new free Wi-Fi at 97 stations across the region it serves.

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Ore tunnel to close for repairs

The railway line between Hastings and Rye will close from Saturday 19 October to Sunday 3 November for major repairs in the Ore tunnel.

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Hull Trains reveals possible Sheffield timetable

Hull Trains has revealed an indicative timetable for its proposed new service between Sheffield and London King’s Cross.

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New TransPennine consultation underway

A public consultation is underway over the next phase of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

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End of Fawley reopening plans

The Department for Transport has confirmed the end of proposals to reopen the Fawley branch alongside Southampton Water, also known as the Waterside Line.

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CPT welcomes exemptions for rail replacement coaches

The CPT, which represents bus and coach companies, is welcoming a Department for Transport announcement of exemptions to Accessible Information Regulations (AIR) for coaches used on rail replacement services.

rail 16 Sept

An East Midlands Trains Class 222 at Leicester. PETER FOSTER.

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Transport UK report marks successful first year of trading

Transport UK (TUK) has marked its first year of trading by publishing its “Year in Rail report”.

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Further backing for Shropshire rail line improvements

A new report by Midlands Connect has revealed overwhelming support from Shropshire-based businesses and organisations for plans to upgrade the rail line between Shrewsbury, Telford, the Black Country, and Birmingham.

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West Yorkshire mayor visits Nottingham for City tram tour

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, met with Nottingham City Council on August 7 to learn more about how Nottingham has developed its award-winning tram network (NET).

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DLR operator gets new contract

New Tube train factory opens in Yorkshire

ScotRail to restore full timetable

Rail freight on upward curve as passenger rail performance dips, ORR data shows

DP World’s green freight initiative grows: second weekly service links major ports

Long-running rail dispute is over

New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

First acquires Stirling-London Grand Union open access operation

Transport Committee Chair to investigate track access charges and HS2

"Not too late to change course on public ownership"

Fareham Flyer

Passengers at 97 East Midlands Railway stations to get free Wi-Fi

Ore tunnel to close for repairs

Hull Trains reveals possible Sheffield timetable

New TransPennine consultation underway

End of Fawley reopening plans

CPT welcomes exemptions for rail replacement coaches

Transport UK report marks successful first year of trading

Further backing for Shropshire rail line improvements

West Yorkshire mayor visits Nottingham for City tram tour

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

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DLR operator gets new contract

New Tube train factory opens in Yorkshire

ScotRail to restore full timetable

Rail freight on upward curve as passenger rail performance dips, ORR data shows

DP World’s green freight initiative grows: second weekly service links major ports

Long-running rail dispute is over

New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

First acquires Stirling-London Grand Union open access operation

Transport Committee Chair to investigate track access charges and HS2

"Not too late to change course on public ownership"

Fareham Flyer

Passengers at 97 East Midlands Railway stations to get free Wi-Fi

Ore tunnel to close for repairs

Hull Trains reveals possible Sheffield timetable

New TransPennine consultation underway

End of Fawley reopening plans

CPT welcomes exemptions for rail replacement coaches

Transport UK report marks successful first year of trading

Further backing for Shropshire rail line improvements

West Yorkshire mayor visits Nottingham for City tram tour

Most read

No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

Chiltern Railways on verge of agreeing deal to take ex-TransPennine Express Mk 5s

Why the Class 67s have been running on borrowed time for nearly the whole of their lives

Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains