News - Page 247
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Network
Proposals for UK use of Alstom’s hydrogen trains
UK Government talking to Alstom regarding its hydrogen train
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Branding unveiled for new West Midlands franchise
Abellio adopts London Northwestern brand for West Midlands
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Maynard defends London’s rail spending levels
Number of visitors and workers in London is a principal reason for a bigger spend per head on rail in the capital than in the North says Minister.
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RAIL Features
Power struggle: what is the best way forward?
With electrification schemes cancelled, what are the pros and cons of partial electrification, and how would it work? PHILIP HAIGH reports
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Rolling stock plan targets alternative fuel for a “cleaner future’
Government report states trains powered by bi-mode, batteries or even hydrogen could form part of future fleets.
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Fleet
Kiepe traction equipment to be fitted to ‘442s’
Class 442s fitted with new traction equipment to enter traffic from December 2018.
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Maynard: wiring must bring benefits
Government will only electrify lines where “it delivers a genuine benefit to passengers”.
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Tensions rise over new East Midlands franchise
Government consultation for next East Midlands rail franchise continues to divide business and community leaders at opposite ends of the Midland Main Line.
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Analysis - How the HSTs are being transformed for Scottish services
RICHARD CLINNICK investigates the work being done to modify Great Western High Speed Trains before their cascade to north of the border
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Old trains...new homes?
Billions of pounds’ worth of new trains are on order, with many more in the pipeline. But what sort of future awaits the trains they are replacing?
