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HS2 Chair to step down as costs for project continue to rise
Sir Jon Thompson, the Chair of HS2 Ltd, has announced his intention to step down from his position in the spring of 2025.
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First Class 555 EMU enters service on Tyne and Wear Metro
The first of the 46-strong fleet of EMUs has carried passengers for the first time
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Transport Committee Inquiry launched into boom-or-bust cycles
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate how the government can establish a stable pipeline of rail projects to secure the future of the industry.
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Solution to GWR's Sunday service problems 'not going to happen any time soon'
Great Western Railway has regularly had to cancel long-distance Sunday services
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Procurement process to replace ScotRail HSTs gets under way
Scottish Government confirms plans to replace fleet of 25, with contract set to be awarded in 2025
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New Devolution Framework unveiled could help Mayors control rail services
The Government has outlined further plans for devolution for English regions as Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynor released its English Devolution White Paper on December 16.
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Go-op to launch fundraising campaign as it seeks £2.8m to start services
The open access operator was given permission by the ORR to run services from as early as December 2025, though 2026 is more likely
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Stock faults force Pathfinder Railtours to cancel final 2024 trips
One tour in November ran with carriages with defects including no lighting or heating
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Northumberland Line reopens to passengers after 60 years
Services between Newcastle and Ashington resumed on Sunday December 15
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Local politicians throw support behind proposed Rochdale-London service
A new high-speed rail service linking Rochdale with London for the first time in 25 years has secured significant political backing.
