News - Page 444
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Fleet
GBRf modified ‘73’ set for March testing after major rebuild
The first of five rebuilt Class 73s for GB Railfreight should be ready for testing in March, and is planned to be on the main line by the end of April
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Fleet
First refurbished Networker back in traffic with FCC
The first refurbished Class 365 Networker entered traffic with First Capital Connect on January 16.
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Network
GBRf spends £50m on new Class 66/7s and Class 92s
Twenty-one brand new Class 66/7s have been ordered by GB Railfreight, with delivery beginning in July
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Network
UK rail network battered again by severe storms
The south of England and the Cumbrian coast bore the most visible scars of the storms that battered the UK over Christmas and early 2014.
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Network
Higgins urges rail industry to “engage” with HS2
New chairman of HS2 Ltd Sir David Higgins has set out his priorities, on day one of his new job.
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Network
Simpson resigns from post of NR’s Scottish route MD
David Simpson, Network Rail Route Managing Director for Scotland, has resigned.
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Network
Crossrail tunnelling two-thirds complete
By January 9, Crossrail tunnel boring machines had dug a total of 28km (171/2 miles), making almost two-thirds of the total tunnelling now complete
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Network
Lowest overall fares increase in fares for four years
Rail fare rises for 2014 were finally confirmed on December 23 - just nine days before most were due to come into effect on January 2. By PAUL PRENTICE
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Network
NR recovery plan improves Breckland Line performance
A proactive approach by Network Rail has transformed performance on the Breckland Line between Trowse Junction and Ely North Junction. By RICHARD CLINNICK
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Network
British rail passengers among Europe’s most satisfied
Rail passengers in Britain are statistically among the most satisfied in the whole of Europe, according to new research carried out by the European Commission.
