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Safety concerns mean delayed SWR trains enter service with guards closing the doors
South Western Railway is to use guards to close train doors at stations on its long-delayed fleet of Class 701 Arterio trains.
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"Credible rail package" put forward for government's Spending Review, says Rail Minister
Government departments are widely expected to face budget cuts from June.
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Gordon Pettitt: manager who built Regional Railways and took care of his staff
The former BR manager died in March at the age of 90.
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RAIB investigating after track worker is trapped between wagon and track panel
Two workers were struck by a wagon, with one trapped between the wagon and a track panel.
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Drain Train Class 20 receive modifications
Balfour Beatty makes minor modifications to both locomotives.
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DCRail finalises purchase of Class 56 after fault-free running
The Class 56 has been sold to the freight operator by the Class 56 Group.
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Wagons used for Port Talbot steel flow temporarily withdrawn after "safety issues" found
Flow temporarily switches from GBRf to DB Cargo UK while wagons are checked.
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Lord Hendy responds to MPs over rail reform consultation after they ask for clarity
Transport Select Committee had asked Rail Minister for clarity on part of the consultation.
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"Strong likelihood" LNER Grantham overspeed echoes similar incidents on ECML, RAIB finds
RAIB issues statement after LNER service went over crossing at more than double the permitted speed.
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GBRf discussing plans for ten Class 99s to be ETS fitted and have 100mph top speed
GB Railfreight has not ruled out a further batch being fitted with Dellner couplers
