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Final Pendolino completes its refurb as UK's biggest fleet upgrade finishes
Avanti West Coast's iconic Pendolino fleet is back on track, following its record-breaking £117 million refurbishment project. The last completed train rolled out of Alstom's Widnes facility on Monday, marking the successful conclusion of the UK's biggest ever fleet upgrade.
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Alstom signs deal for vital Aventra order after DfT confirms funding
There was a sigh of relief in some circles late on Friday 14 June as Alstom and the Department for Transport (DfT) announced a £370 million pound deal for the construction and maintenance of 10 new nine-car Aventra trains for the Elizabeth Line.
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Class 93 tri-mode completes first UK main line tests
Almost a year after arriving in the UK, Rail Operations Group’s new Stadler tri-mode locomotive 93001 finally undertook its first main line solo run on May 28, from Worksop to Sheffield and back.
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Tests held with ‘intelligent’ wagons
Rolling stock fitted with 'onboard technology' undergoes trials to report faults, loading issues and derailments.
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Hitachi Rail signs 'put option' with Mer Mec for Thales GTS aquisition
Manufacturer divests current signalling businesses in France, UK and Germany to satisfy antitrust authority conditions with view to acquire Thales GTS.
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Govia Thameslink Railway eyes diesel elimination
Operators 'Net Zero' plans hinge on electrification to sections of Uckfield Line and East Coastway route.
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Special locomotive renumbering by LNER for RAIL milestone (video and gallery)
LNER unveils surprise renumbering to celebrate RAIL's 1000th issue.
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Stark warning from Alstom MD on Derby manufacturing plant closure
"I have the supply chain already showing liquidations. My paint supplier has gone into insolvency," says Alstom UK and Ireland MD Nick Crossfield.
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New contract: Chiltern invites proposals for rolling stock deal
New rolling stock contract sought in bid to boost reliability of services.
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Soft launch planned for much-delayed Arterios
South Western Railway to undertake a “soft launch” of its long-delayed Class 701 Arterio electric multiple unit, according to sources at the company.
