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DRS begins 12-week trial of new intermodal service
New service between Teesport and Manchester is hoped to offer a 'new route to customers'.
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FirstGroup urges speedier response to access bids as it promotes open access operations
New report called on government to support applications saying open access is 'vital'.
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Report on Temple Mills depot space due with ORR soon as operators press case to rival Eurostar
An external consultant has been appointed by the Office of Rail and Road to examine the depot.
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HS2 bridge deck slid into place over road and railway in four-day move
The bridge deck for Small Dean Viaduct near Wendover was moved into place over the first weekend of February.
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DB Cargo Class 66 recovered for repairs after months out of traffic
Locomotive has been stopped at an aggregates terminal since last summer.
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DRS begins new three-year aggregates flow - first phase to save more than 2,000 lorry journeys
Direct Rail Services ran its first train carrying 750 tonnes of material on January 31.
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RAIB releases report into passenger train derailment after striking fallen trees
A passenger train derailed after striking two trees that had fallen onto the tracks near Roudham Heath, Norfolk, according to a report released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).
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Transport for London awaits approval for Bakerloo Line upgrade
TfL wants to resignal the line, install a new depot and sidings and replace the 1972 stock
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Mayor of London asks TfL to look at alternatives to win back passengers after off-peak fares trial
A trial to offer off-peak fares on a Friday did not lead to an increase in passenger numbers.
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Pair of Class 68s rehired by DRS for short-term use are returned to owner
Two diesel locomotives were used on the Railhead Treatment Train
