Latest From Rail
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News 17 Jan
Northern begins negotiations with manufacturers for 450 new trains
Northern Trains has taken a significant step towards the largest investment in its history, with the potential to see up to 450 new trains introduced across its network.
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Network 17 Jan
'Failing' Waterloo-Exeter line 'sorely in need of investment' as study recommends key improvements
Study into West of England Line comes after government cancelled improvements to neighbouring A303 road
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News 17 Jan
Network Rail assessing impact of Grand Central's plan for bi-mode trains on East Coast Main Line
Open access operator is looking to replace DMU fleet if existing track access rights are renewed
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Network 17 Jan
New technology to be fitted at East Coast Main Line bridge prone to lorry strikes
Cameras and sensors aim to help engineers assess damage remotely and within seconds
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Fleet 17 Jan
First GB Railfreight Class 99 leaves Valencia for testing
Bi-mode locomotive is due to arrive in the UK later this year
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Features 17 Jan
Metro-style rail on the Core Valley Lines
Passengers in south-east Wales and beyond will soon benefit from new rolling stock, increased frequency and a large-scale upgrade of the Core Valley network.
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Opinion 17 Jan
Comment: The path to a railway that “serves passengers better”
Passengers can expect a boost in rail punctuality from 2026 - but not necessarily because more trains are running on time. Philip Haigh explains why.
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News 16 Jan
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.
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News 16 Jan
Spot hire firm Harry Needle Railroad Company sells most assets to Austrian firm
Swietelsky Babcock Rail has bought majority of assets and operations
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News 16 Jan
Transport Focus calls for national 'yellow card' warning for those who make ticket mistakes
Passenger watchdog wants train operators across the country to be more lenient with customers who buy the wrong ticket by mistake
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Fleet 16 Jan
Southeastern Javelin unit remains in stranded six weeks after going through end of siding
Class 395 unit went off the rails at Ramsgate Maintenance Depot in late November
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News 15 Jan
National Infrastructure Commission chief has doubts over HS2 governance
National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) Chair Sir John Armitt CBE has aired doubts over the governance of HS2 during a Transport Select Committee hearing.
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News 15 Jan
'Great milestone' as Northumberland Line registers 50,000 passenger journeys in first month
Numbers 'show how much need there was' to reopen the line to passengers after 60 years
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News 15 Jan
New equipment to measure Southeastern platforms in bid to improve level boarding
New equipment could help maximise level boarding on potential new Metro fleet
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News 15 Jan
Wagons taken for scrap as aggregate firm replaces hopper fleet
Fleet of 183 wagons is currently in the process of being replaced
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Fleet 15 Jan
LNER Azuma unit given unique livery to celebrate Railway 200
Train operator is supporting Railway 200 and the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway
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Opinion 15 Jan
Comment: services under local control will improve
More elected Mayors will be good news for the railway, says our anonymous commentator Industry Insider
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Features 15 Jan
Behind the scenes: GWR trials fast-charging battery technology
Joe Campbell joins the team conducting trials of fast-charge battery technology on the West Ealing to Greenford branch.
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News 14 Jan
Freight sector awaits decision to ease Ely bottleneck as capacity is 'exhausted'
Upgrades at Ely and at Haughley Junction remain in the balance, with the rail industry looking to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review later this year for answers.
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Fleet 14 Jan
Chiltern Railways applies to make DMU fleet exempt from passenger display system rules
Operator says system is incompatible with its existing equipment and DfT has refused to fund upgrade
Top Stories
Analysis: Rail freight sector must bide its time for a clear strategy
How is our new government faring on rail reform? In our Manifesto for Rail series, Howard Johnston turns in this issue to freight.
Keeping the wheels turning on Elizabeth line Class 345s
Philip Haigh visits Alstom’s Old Oak Common depot, to gain an insight into the work that goes to maintaining a modern train fleet.
Opinion: Additional train paths from a scaled-back HS2
Current assessments of HS2 are too gloomy, as several frugal tweaks are available to improve its business case in the changed rail market, says Stuart Porter.
Opinion: This is how we can make ticketing simple and transparent
Christian Wolmar reckons he has a simple plan to sort out the network's confusing fares structure and ticketing anomalies.
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