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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.
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"Some capacity can be found" at Eurostar's Temple Mills depot, report finds
Eagerly anticipated report into depot comes as three operators look to challenge Eurostar.
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Eurostar and rivals all claim Temple Mills capacity report supports their arguments
Three rival firms want to take on Eurostar and run cross-channel services.
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Network Rail issues ECML performance warning amid tense exchange over track access requests
Specific feedback is being submitted to ORR after a wider letter about ECML was sent to the regulator.
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LNER Azuma visits St Pancras as operator plans diversionary route ahead of ECML closures
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) Azuma train has conducted a significant test run between Leeds and London St Pancras during the early hours of March 28.
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Calls for hourly Oxford-Bristol services as GWR confirms end date for successful Saturday trial
Department for Transport and GWR say they are working to see if the trial can be expanded.
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Grand Central secures track access to Bradford and Sunderland until 2038
EXCLUSIVE: ORR approves 11-year extension for existing rights on East Coast Main Line.
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Nearly one million journeys projected for Northumberland Line in 2025
Projections come as latest station on the route is opened.
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UK passenger numbers continue to climb in later ORR stats - but Heathrow Express journeys drop
Overall numbers are up 7% year-on-year but four operators report a decrease on same period in 2023-24.
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Harry Needle sells Class 47s - buyer of one outlines testbed plans
Four Class 47s have been sold with one set to have a main line and industry future.
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