News - Page 290
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Network
More Class 387/1s heading for GWR in December
The next batch of Class 387/1s for Great Western Railway will be delivered from December.
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Fleet
Eurostar prepares to scrap 186mph Class 373s
Eurostar is to send the first of its 186mph Class 373 trains for scrap after just 22 years in service.
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Network
Minister calls for ‘21st century’ Welsh railway
Wales needs infrastructure fit for the 21st century is vital if it is to build on its strengths and drive economic growth, says Wales Minister Guto Bebb.
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Fleet
Locomotive hauled trains to return for Great Western Railway
Up to three locomotive-hauled trains will enter traffic with Great Western Railway (GWR) next May, running between Cardiff and Taunton.
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Network
Faster trains for the north?
Trains running at full potential via infrastructure upgrades and full devolution by the end of the recently-awarded franchises are the aims of Rail North.
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Network
Longer tunnel and new depot planned for HS2 Phase 2a
A longer tunnel south of Crewe, revised connections to the WCML and a relocated construction railhead are planned for Phase 2a of HS2).
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Network
GTR consults on 2018 timetable changes
Govia Thameslink Railway is consulting passengers on a major recast of its timetables from 2018, when the Thameslink programme is due to be completed.
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Network
Transport Select Committee to scrutinise rail safety
Transport Select Committee (TSC) to hold an inquiry into railway safety, following previous investigations into safety at level crossings and security.
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Fleet
24 shunters for sale as DB ceases using own Class 08s and '09s'
The final 24 shunting locomotives owned by DB Cargo are up for sale, including eight still in use today.
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Network
Arriva Northern award could lead to higher fares
CMA says the award of the Northern rail franchise to Arriva in December 2015 may result in higher fares on some local routes.
