News - Page 344
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Network
New railway for Yorkshire?
A new railway linking Leeds with the East Coast Main Line at Northallerton by 2045 is the ambition of North Yorkshire County Council.
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Network
Quarry sidings boost Settle-Carlisle freight
A major milestone in the history of the Settle-Carlisle Line was passed in late October, when connection was made between with new freight sidings.
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Network
Average age of UK rolling stock highest for 14 years
The average age of the UK rolling stock fleet has risen to 20.2 years old, an increase of 0.8 years in the past 12 months and the highest for 14 years.
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RAIL Features
ON THIS DAY: First Class 50 returns to main line service
Feature from RAIL 318 (November 19 1997) marking return of 50031 to main line service
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Network
Route changes to Manchester Metrolink services
Bury and Rochdale services affected on November 1 due to test-trams and maintenance work
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Network
VIDEO: Scotland's First Minister unveils new Flying Scotsman train
Scotland’s First Minister today (October 30) unveiled Virgin’s new ‘Flying Scotsman’ train, celebrating one of the most famous names in railway history
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Network
How old is your train?
Office of Rail and Road statistics break down average age of train fleets by operator.
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Network
Hitachi's new Scottish EMU construction starts next month
Construction of AT200 bodyshells begins in November.
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Fleet
GBRf reveals Class 59 usage plan
The only Class 59/0 in GB Railfreight’s fleet (59003 Yeoman Highlander) will haul biomass trains in the North West as the freight company grows its business