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DLR rolling stock issues explained ahead of reduced timetable

Delays to the new stock being introduced come as some current units need to be scrapped.

Docklands Light Railway 25 Jun

A new Piccadilly Line train on test. SIEMENS.

News

New Piccadilly Line trains delayed until second half of 2026

First new trains for London Underground line were due to enter service in late 2025.

London Underground 20 Jun

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King's Birthday Honours: Chris Green amongst rail industry honours

Former British Rail director Chris Green was one of the leading names from the rail industry to receive an honour in the King’s Birthday Honours. Green has received an OBE for services to the rail industry, commemorating 50 years in the industry.

British Rail 16 Jun

HS2 viaduct on the approach to Birmingham Curzon Street. HS2 LTD.

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Spending Review: Government commits more money to rail projects but subsidy set to fall

Government commits more than £10bn to projects across England and Wales, and more than £23bn to HS2.

Government 11 Jun

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New TfL deal secured for Glasgow's St Rollox Works

Gibson’s Engineering has secured a large contract with Transport for London (TfL) to overhaul 23 long vehicle wagons.

Engineering 11 Jun

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Fire at substation blamed for Transport for London power outage

Several routes on the London Underground were affected, as well as Overground services.

Transport for London 23 May

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British Steel disruption won't affect Network Rail's rails supply

Network Rail’s stockpile of rails will last a year despite any possible disruption in the supply from British Steel’s Scunthorpe Works.

Network Rail 14 Apr

A London Overground Class 710 Aventra stands at Watford Junction in May 2023. The station is the terminus of the Lioness Line (the Watford DC line) from Euston. ALAMY.

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Mayor of London aims for growth through Overground takeover of suburban routes

Sir Sadiq Khan believes handing some routes over will help London's economy.

London Overground 21 Mar

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Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

Mayor of London outlines plans to improve step-free access across the Underground network.

London Underground 11 Mar

Passengers at London Waterloo. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

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Government launches consultation on rail reform

The government has launched a consultation which will last for eight weeks on its ambitious plans for a major overhaul of the country’s railway system.

Department for Transport 18 Feb

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TfL conducts internal investigation after death of passenger at Stratford station

RAIB report highlighted concerns of operator distraction after passenger on tracks was killed.

Transport for London 12 Feb

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News Analysis: GBR searches for answers to ticketing simplification

THE future under Great British Railways is one which few are privy to yet. But one area where it does appear to be marching forward with a clarity and purpose is ticketing.

Ticketing 6 Feb

A directional notice for the Bakerloo Line, on the wall near the lifts at Aldwych. It’s an unusual sight for the station, considering Aldwych is not on the Bakerloo Line! This was added at the station recently, for the filming of the Mr Selfridge period drama that aired on ITV early in 2013.

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Transport for London awaits approval for Bakerloo Line upgrade

TfL wants to resignal the line, install a new depot and sidings and replace the 1972 stock

Transport for London 4 Feb

Class 378216 train at Clapham Junction station

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Mayor of London asks TfL to look at alternatives to win back passengers after off-peak fares trial

A trial to offer off-peak fares on a Friday did not lead to an increase in passenger numbers.

Transport for London 4 Feb

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Pay-As-You-Go technology rolled out even further in the South East

From next month, 47 stations across the South East will see tap-in-tap-out ticketing implemented as the government begins with its ambitious plans to modernise the ticketing system across the country’s network.

Department for Transport 20 Jan

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RAIB releases report into Stratford Station passenger fatality

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the tragic death of a passenger at Stratford Underground station on December 26 2023.

RAIB 16 Jan

Heidi Alexander. ©House of Commons/Laurie Noble

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Heidi Alexander: Can London success transfer to wider stage for new Transport Secretary?

A look back at Heidi Alexander's time in charge of transport in London

Heidi Alexander 23 Dec

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New Devolution Framework unveiled could help Mayors control rail services

The Government has outlined further plans for devolution for English regions as Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynor released its English Devolution White Paper on December 16.

Department for Transport 17 Dec

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TFL announces new operator for Elizabeth Line starting next year

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that GTS Rail Operations Limited, a joint venture between Go-Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro, and Sumitomo Corporation, will take over as the operator of the Elizabeth line from May 2025

Transport for London 20 Nov

Early signs suggest a better working relationship between new Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. The two discuss plans at the official opening of Siemens’ £200 million train manufacturing facility at Goole in October. ALAMY.

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Rail devolution: sidelined, delayed or arriving soon?

Transport for London has long wanted to take over more of the capital’s suburban rail network, but how would that fit in with central rail policy? By Tom Edwards

Policy 15 Nov

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DLR rolling stock issues explained ahead of reduced timetable

New Piccadilly Line trains delayed until second half of 2026

King's Birthday Honours: Chris Green amongst rail industry honours

Spending Review: Government commits more money to rail projects but subsidy set to fall

New TfL deal secured for Glasgow's St Rollox Works

Fire at substation blamed for Transport for London power outage

British Steel disruption won't affect Network Rail's rails supply

Mayor of London aims for growth through Overground takeover of suburban routes

Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

Government launches consultation on rail reform

TfL conducts internal investigation after death of passenger at Stratford station

News Analysis: GBR searches for answers to ticketing simplification

Transport for London awaits approval for Bakerloo Line upgrade

Mayor of London asks TfL to look at alternatives to win back passengers after off-peak fares trial

Pay-As-You-Go technology rolled out even further in the South East

RAIB releases report into Stratford Station passenger fatality

Heidi Alexander: Can London success transfer to wider stage for new Transport Secretary?

New Devolution Framework unveiled could help Mayors control rail services

TFL announces new operator for Elizabeth Line starting next year

Rail devolution: sidelined, delayed or arriving soon?

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

Scottish main line will "end up with discontinuous electrification"

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DLR rolling stock issues explained ahead of reduced timetable

New Piccadilly Line trains delayed until second half of 2026

King's Birthday Honours: Chris Green amongst rail industry honours

Spending Review: Government commits more money to rail projects but subsidy set to fall

New TfL deal secured for Glasgow's St Rollox Works

Fire at substation blamed for Transport for London power outage

British Steel disruption won't affect Network Rail's rails supply

Mayor of London aims for growth through Overground takeover of suburban routes

Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

Government launches consultation on rail reform

TfL conducts internal investigation after death of passenger at Stratford station

News Analysis: GBR searches for answers to ticketing simplification

Transport for London awaits approval for Bakerloo Line upgrade

Mayor of London asks TfL to look at alternatives to win back passengers after off-peak fares trial

Pay-As-You-Go technology rolled out even further in the South East

RAIB releases report into Stratford Station passenger fatality

Heidi Alexander: Can London success transfer to wider stage for new Transport Secretary?

New Devolution Framework unveiled could help Mayors control rail services

TFL announces new operator for Elizabeth Line starting next year

Rail devolution: sidelined, delayed or arriving soon?

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

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

Scottish main line will "end up with discontinuous electrification"

16 DB Cargo UK drivers switching to rival

DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected