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FirstGroup explains why it chose Hereford for next Lumo plan as it provides more details
FirstGroup plan to fit Hereford services into its Carmarthen operation once that starts in December 2027.
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Fleet
South Western Railway to retain ageing Class 455s for up to five more years
New five-year deal set to be signed with Porterbrook.
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Fleet
Five-year £100m refurbishment of Govia Thameslink trains nears completion
The programme to refresh Class 377 and '387' Electrostars is set to be completed on-time and on budget.
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Rail industry only training half the number of people it needs, MPs told
Transport Select Committee hears more evidence as it investigates "boom and bust" in rail investment.
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East West Rail working timetable drawn up as first freight train uses route
First freight service along East West Rail coincides with opening of Northampton Gateway terminal.
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Opinion
Comment: Here comes the sun
Times are tough but the Spending Review offers reasons to be cheerful and the sun is out at RAIL Live
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Government report finds a "litany of mistakes" were made by HS2
A litany of mistakes by HS2 Ltd. and the previous government were made, a new report by the Government has found, with Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander saying the project will be delayed by a further 2 years
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RAIL Live 2025 gets underway (video)
Bright sunshine greeted the crowds attending Rail Live 2025, which got under way today (June 18).
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Calls for Government to focus more on small-scale projects and rolling stock plan
Mixed response to Spending Review includes calls for support for projects that could help freight.
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Railway 200: exhibition train nearly ready as its dedicated '66' receives new livery
Four-coach train is close to completion in Derby.
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The 15 new open access routes currently being planned after FirstGroup submits Hereford Lumo bid
More than a dozen new routes are planned by open access operators.
5 key takeaways from the Temple Mills capacity report as both sides claim it supports their view
The ORR-commissioned study has found there is some capacity at Eurostar's depot.
Network Rail boss Sir Andrew Haines announces decision to retire
Sir Andrew Haines, the Chief Executive of Network Rail, has announced his decision to retire in October 2025 after seven years at the helm.
Comment: The Conservative mistake that Labour has yet to rectify
Christian Wolmar on the policy legacy that Labour won't correct.
