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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.

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.

Grand Central: calling at Peterborough

The Office of Rail and Road has given the go-ahead for some of Grand Central’s trains to call at Peterborough.

Engineering milestone reached on HS2 (video)

HS2 Ltd shares progress made with giant tunnel boring machines, revealing state-of-play through a video release.

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Severe wheel flat led to freight derailment

Five bogie wagons, each carrying 80 tonnes of cement, derailed at Petteril Bridge Junction (Carlisle) on October 19 2022.

Angry reactions as PM Sunak pulls the plug on HS2

On October 3, Avanti West Coast 390126 waits at London Euston to head the 1830 to Glasgow Central.

Improving Southern’s performance

ELLIE BURROWS has one of the toughest gigs in Network Rail. Newly confirmed as head of its Southern Region, she sets out the challenges to PAUL CLIFTON

MPs seek assurance on minimum service levels

An all-party group of MPs is trying to find ways of keeping the railways open on strike days. 

Scotland commences six-month fares trial