News - Page 226
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Fleet
GB Railfreight buys three Class 47s
More contracts mean more locomotives for GB Railfreight as Class 47s are added to the fleet
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Network
It’s a knockout!
A new train from Siemens, bringing new levels of comfort for Eurostar passengers across four countries was judged the winner of the NRAs Train of the Year
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Fleet
EXCLUSIVE: DRS traction policy
DRS admits use of heritage vehicles is “no longer economically, technically or environmentally viable for the entirety of the current strategy period”.
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Network
EXCLUSIVE: DRS to play key part in nuclear power station traffic
DRS could supply freight and passenger trains as part of the construction of a new nuclear power station in West Cumbria, following consultancy work.
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Network
EXCLUSIVE: NIC freight report author moves to reassure operators
Author of the NIC’s forthcoming reports into the future of freight moves reassure rail freight chiefs.
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Network
Electric Edinburgh-Glasgow via Falkirk services begin
Electric trains start running between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street
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Network
Tests begin on Crossrail ventilation system
Testing of Crossrail's tunnel ventilation control system is under way
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Fleet
Final Class 387 Electrostar rolls off production line
Bombardier completes final Electrostar completed at Derby Litchurch Lane.
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Network
Listen to your passengers, Gibb urges operators
Chris Gibb doubts any passengers pay attention to posters displayed at stations detailing operator performance. “They’re only interested in their train."