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HS2 awards design contracts

Design contracts for Phase 2b of High Speed 2 were awarded on February 9.

Trenitalia’s purchase of c2c confirmed

Trenitalia has completed the £72.6 million purchase of c2c from National Express, after receiving approval from the Department for Transport.

Dispute continues as Southern/RMT talks break down

Talks between Southern and the RMT union broke down yesterday (February 14).

Building work progresses on new GWR Class 802s

Construction of the first Great Western Railway Class 802 AT300 for Devon and Cornwall is progressing in Italy.

Grayrigg… ten years on

Greg Morse recalls Britain’s last train accident that resulted in a passenger fatality, and considers the issue of corporate learning within the rail industry

Mayor Khan reiterates the importance of Crossrail 2

London will grind to a halt without Crossrail 2.

IEP cab to be displayed at National Railway Museum

Hitachi Rail Europe has donated an Intercity Express Programme cab to the National Railway Museum.

GA commits to delivering new £70m depot in time for new trains

There is no Plan B regarding the delivery and commissioning of new trains for Greater Anglia, Managing Director Jamie Burles revealed on February 10.

Into the depths of Glasgow Central…

A fleet to meet Merseyside’s specific needs

New electric units are the key element of a strategy to improve travel in the Liverpool City Region. Merseytravel's DAVID POWELL explains