Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 4
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Kit for Kyiv: Saving lives in Ukraine
Every day, railway workers are at risk in Ukraine. More than 2,500 have been killed or injured since the start of the war in 2022.
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NR attends to tree hazards at Widnes
Network Rail will begin essential woodland management work in Cheshire this September.
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Class 99 hybrid unveiled at Innotrans
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has unveiled its new hybrid bi-mode Class 99 locomotive at InnoTrans.
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Unlimited Travel ‘climate card’ scheme backed by campaigners
Research by Greenpeace and transport think tank, Greengauge 21 is advocating for a “climate card” subscription system that could set to as little as £49 a month to access train travel across all services in the U.K.
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Public consultation launched for Cardiff Crossrail project
Cardiff residents are invited to have their say on a brand-new tram system connecting Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Bay.
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RAIB warns that lessons have not been learnt as it releases overspeeding report at Spital Junction
A recent investigation by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) into a train overspeeding incident at Spital Junction, near Peterborough, has highlighted significant safety concerns.
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“Doing nothing is not an option” – Report into Midlands North West rail link released
A new report has outlined a plan to create a high-speed rail link between the Midlands and the North of England, aiming to address the region's growing capacity constraints.
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Industry gearing up for this year's National Rail Awards
Tonight is the night. This year’s “Railway Oscars” are due to take place this evening. This year’s event promises to be bigger than ever, with 1,100 people ready to descend on the Grosvenor House Hotel in Central London.
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New rail station plans approved in Glasgow
A new railway station is set to be built in Barrhead, Glasgow following the approval of £18.3 million in funding from the Glasgow City Region City Deal.
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TfL invites manufacturers to bid for new tram fleet
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a search for a manufacturer to design and build a new fleet of trams to replace the oldest vehicles currently operating on the London Trams network.